A 27-year-old man took a break from work to double-check whether his wife was indeed at home as she claimed to him on WhatsApp. However, he ended up surprising her and his friend while they had sex in his flat, prompting his friend to jump off the window …
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Online system to help Dubai shoppers fight fake products
Dubai authorities have launched an online system that will help customers fight fake products. It was unveiled on Monday by Khalid Mohammad Sharif Al Awadhi, assistant director general for Environment, Health and Safety Control Sector, reports Xinhua news …
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Why Indians are investing big in Dubai property
In less than 40 years, Dubai has transformed from a local trading community into one of the most inspirational, exciting and successful cities in the world. It continues to make global headlines as an immensely attractive destination for tourists …
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Dubai Solar Show
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, has invited companies involved in solar photovoltaic, PV, technology to participate in the second Dubai Solar Show; the region’s largest solar energy exhibition, organised by DEWA, in conjunction with the 19th …
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UAE customer satisfaction on the rise
The UAE has registered a two-point growth in customer satisfaction index (CSI) during the first half of the year, according to a Service Hero report. The country scored a total of 77.7 satisfaction rate. Most of the 14 sectors covered by the CSI have …
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Real estate transactions in Dubai exceeded Dh390bn in 18 months
Dubai Land Department (DLD) announced that the total value of real estate transactions exceeded AED 390 billion across 95,000 transactions in 18 months (1 Jan 2016 – 31 July 2017). Commenting on the results, His Excellency Sultan Butti bin Mejren …
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DEWA renews invitation to organisations to participate in the second Dubai Solar Show
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has invited companies involved in solar photovoltaic (PV) technology to participate in the second Dubai Solar Show; the region’s largest solar energy exhibition, organised by DEWA, in conjunction with the 19th …
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Abu Dhabi woos Saudi residents to discover its extraordinary story
Abu Dhabi: A wide range of initiatives and events are being launched to welcome residents of Saudi Arabia to experience the UAE capital’s unique heritage, culture and traditions, the Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) announced on …
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Moody’s changes Qatar banks’ outlook to negative
Dubai: Credit rating agency Moody’s Investors Service has changed the outlook on Qatar’s banking system to negative from stable due to the weakening operating conditions and continued funding pressures facing Qatari banks. The rating agency’s new outlook …
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Abu Dhabi initiative to provide Dhs700 accommodation for lower earners
Abu Dhabi has announced plans to provide more accommodation options for lower income groups in the capital as the property market continues to weather tough economic conditions. The Department of Municipal Affairs and Transport at the Abu Dhabi City …
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New photography exhibition to showcase beauty of Sharjah
The ‘Vantage Point Sharjah 5’ exhibition was recently launched at the Sharjah … as well as the strengthening of ties among photographers. – TradeArabia News Service
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Abu Dhabi boy’s murder trial begins
Abu Dhabi: The Pakistani accused in the brutal rape and murder of 11-year-old boy, Azan, in June, has denied all charges in an Abu Dhabi court on Tuesday. The accused, M.A, appeared at the Abu Dhabi Criminal Court and said, “I have been beaten and …
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UAE bank ATMs touch 5,219 in H1
The number of automatic teller machines (ATMs) operated by banks in the UAE hit 5,219 by the end of H1, an increase of two per cent from 5,118 in H1 2016, according to UAE Central Bank statistics. The number of national banks stood at 23 in Q2 2017, with …
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Dubai banking hub at risk because of Gulf crisis, bank CEO says
The Gulf crisis, which saw Arab allies of Saudi Arabia including the United Arab Emirates boycott Qatar, threatens Dubai’s standing as regional financial hub, the CEO of international bank Standard Chartered said on Monday. “There is a lot of benefit we …
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UAE bank ATMs surge to 5,219, up 2pc in H1
The number of automatic teller machines (ATMs) operated by banks in the UAE hit a total of 5,219 by end of H1, an increase of 2 per cent from 5,118 in the same period in 2016, according to UAE Central Bank statistics. The continual rise in ATMs in the …
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This major UAE bank is going to stop accepting cash cheques
Heads up: RAK Bank has said that they will no longer accept cash cheques at all from September 1 onwards. Why won’t the major bank clear cash cheques? They’ve said it’s all about protecting customers from “an increasing trend of fraud”.
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UAE consumers have high appetite for AI: study
While only four percent of all respondents said they own such a device, two-thirds (65 per cent) of owners said they use their device on a regular basis, showing strong acceptance of this new technology. “The fact that more and more UAE consumers are …
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