Favourite destination: For many, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is synonymous with oil, iconic skyscrapers, mega malls and beach resorts. However, there are many surprises to be discovered in the seven emirates forming the country, and Abu Dhabi …
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China and UAE to Boost Trade
The 6th session of the UAE-China Joint Economic Committee held in China’s capital of Beijing, has concluded with the two sides reporting their achievements in the development of cooperative frameworks in several vital areas of common interest.
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Sharjah family suicide pact: 3 dead
Sharjah: Sharjah Police confirmed to Gulf News that the deaths of three people in a hotel apartment in Sharjah on August 29 was the result of suicide. The incident, described by the police as a group suicide attempt, involved a man, a woman and a youth …
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79 traffic patrols in Sharjah as school year begins on Sunday
Sharjah: Sharjah Police have put out a new traffic plan to regulate traffic as the new academic year begins on Sunday. Major Mohammad Alai Al Naqbi, director of the traffic and patrol department at Sharjah Police, said 79 traffic patrols have been assigned …
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Sharjah suicide case: Foreign Ministry seeks a detailed report
The Foreign Ministry has called for a report on the alleged suicide by a Sri Lankan family in an apartment complex in Sharjah. The report has been called from the Sri Lankan Consular Office, located in Dubai. Gulf News reported recently that a 55-year-old …
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Sharjah Ruler inaugurates Islamic Manuscripts House
Sharjah, Sep. 7 (BNA): H.H. Dr. Shaikh Sultan bin Mohammed … the Ruler of Sharjah during his visits to various countries of the world, WAM, the UAE news agency, reported. The House was designed according to the best international specifications in …
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Sharjah Public Works Department hands over new nursery
The Sharjah Public Works Department has completed work on a new nursery in the Diba region, according to a report by the Emirates News Agency (WAM). The Diba Al Hisn Model Nursery is part of a larger project that the Sharjah Government is working on …
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Sharjah Police probe suicide of Sri Lankan family
Sharjah Police are investigating a case in which five members of a Sri Lankan family threw themselves from the seventh floor of a hotel apartment last week. The 55-year-old man, his 52-year-old wife and teenage son died in the suicide. However, the two …
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Sharjah to develop $816m pedestrian-friendly community
Alef Group, a key UAE-based real estate company, is set to develop a new pedestrian-friendly residential community, ‘Al Mamsha’ at an estimated cost of Dh3 billion ($816 million) in Al Juraina area of Sharjah. Al Juraina area is in close proximity to …
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Arada launches $6.5bn Sharjah community project
UAE-based Arada has announced the launch of Aljada, a new masterplanned community to be developed on over a 2.2-sq-km area in Sharjah at a cost of Dh24 billion ($6.5 billion). The upcoming development, which will be similar in size to Emaar Properties …
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Breaking Travel News investigates: Louvre Abu Dhabi
Born of an agreement between the governments of Abu Dhabi and France, the Louvre Abu Dhabi will open in November. Here Breaking Travel News takes a tour of the fascinating new facility. The new location will display art, manuscripts and objects of …
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Fires killed four people in Dubai this year
Faulty electrical outlets and cigarette butts were the main causes of 232 fires in Dubai this year that caused the death of four people, an official said. Major General Rashid Thani Al Matroushi, Director-General of the Dubai Civil Defence, said …
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22 Dubai schools choose to freeze fees
Dubai: Around 14 per cent of Dubai schools have decided to not increase tuition fees this school year, Gulf News can reveal, with many more offering discounts and scholarships. Out of the 159 schools that were eligible to increase fees, 22 decided to …
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7 Dubai myths busted
Myth: Dubai tap water causes hair loss and skin problems Studies have shown that there’s no scientific way the tap water in the country can cause hair loss. Gulf News even tested four samples of tap water from four different areas in Dubai — Deira …
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UAE has notched up 24 new world records so far this year
Dubai: From the fastest police car to the largest kidney, the UAE managed to set over 24 world records in 2017, landing its achievements in the 63rd edition of the Guinness World Records Book (GWR) 2018. The announcement was made by Talal Omar, GWR’s …
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Dubai Municipality cracks down on online pet trade
Dubai: The Veterinary Services Section of Dubai Municipality’s Public Health Services Department is carrying out a campaign to eliminate illegal online trade of animals through websites and social networking sites. The municipality has already ordered a …
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UAE showcases local culture at Astana Expo 2017
ASTANA: The UAE presented Arabic music and dance to an international audience at the Expo 2017 Astana on Wednesday. At the UAE pavilion, visitors were shown the UAE’s progress in developing sustainable energy. The Astana Expo, a smaller event than Dubai …
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