IMAGE: A military contingent of the United Arab Emirates leads the march past at the Rajpath during the 68th Republic Day Parade in New Delhi. Photograph: Kamal Singh/PTI Photo A 149-member marching contingent from the United Arab Emirates, with a band …
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Abu Dhabi to convert unused land into car parks
Finding a parking spot is a common issue that motorists face in Abu Dhabi despite the construction of multi-storey parking facilities in some areas. Gulf News previosuly reported of residents complaining about lack of parking spaces in areas that have …
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CEO of Dubai airport offers to help Trump, U.S. improve hubs
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai International Airport would welcome a call from the Trump administration on ways to improve American airports, the CEO of the Mideast hub said on Tuesday as it retained the title of the world’s busiest for international …
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Dubai airport widens gap over London's Heathrow
Dubai is already the world’s busiest international airport and there’s no sign of it relinquishing the title. More than 83.6 million passengers traveled through Dubai International last year — 5.6 million passengers, or 7%, more than in 2015. Its closest …
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Dubai Police rescue special needs boy locked in bathroom
Dubai: Dubai Police have helped a special needs boy who locked himself inside a bathroom reportedly due to his emotional situation, police said. Brigadier Kamil Butti Al Suwaidi, director-general of the Department of Operation Affairs, said they received a …
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Afridi helps release Pakistani prisoners in Dubai
Dubai: Famous Pakistani cricket star Shahid Afridi cooperated with Dubai Police to release 30 Pakistani prisoners in Dubai after paying off their financial dues. The former captain of the Pakistan cricket team tweeted: “By grace of Allah, we are …
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Burj Khalifa glows with Tricolour to mark India's Republic Day
#India pic.twitter.com/p8gfl1mr9X — Burj Khalifa (@BurjKhalifa) January 25, 2017 The LED shows were held thrice and will be repeated on Thursday along with complimenting Dubai Fountain shows. “The visual expression of the tri-colors underlined the …
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Dubai to get first floating houses, made in Finland and shipped by sea
A swanky new waterfront development in Dubai will feature the UAE’s first floating houses, plus restaurants and a yacht club that also bob on the waves – all made in a factory in Finland and “sailed” to the Gulf later this year. Finnish firm …
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Dubai Financial Market : Deyaar upbeat despite fall in profits
The Dubai developer Deyaar says it is “cautiously optimistic” about the year ahead despite reporting a 25.8% decline in profits for 2016. The company said it made a net profit of AED 216 million last year, compared to AED 291 million in 2015 …
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ABB inaugurates 315 KW solar power plant in Dubai
The plant, located at the ABB offices in Dubai, is one of the largest of its kind in the region ABB’s new 315 kilowatt (kW) solar power plant, one of the largest of its kind in the region, was inaugurated by Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai …
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The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi arrives as the guest of honour for India's 68th Republic Day celebrations
The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and deputy supreme commander of the armed forces of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived on an official visit to India on Tuesday afternoon. The Crown Prince who will be the Chief Guest for …
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UAE’s judicial system, police services ranked best in region
Dubai: The UAE is ranked first in the Arab world and among top 25 countries around the world in 2017 for the efficiency of its judicial system. The National Agenda Index pointed out that the UAE achieved those ranks in the ‘Ease of doing business …
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UAE investments in India likely to go up
manufacturing and energy sectors due to the visit of Abu Dhabi Crown Prince,” Gary Dugan, chief investment officer at Emirates NBD, told Gulf News. He said India has been focusing on developing its manufacturing sector through Make in India initiative …
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UAE contingent to lead Republic Day parade in India
New Delhi: A contingent of 179 UAE soldiers will lead the Indian Republic Day parade this year. The UAE has sent 195 soldiers, 15 officers and 15 support staff. Of these, 144 soldiers and 35 band members will be part of the parade, said Maj Gen Rajesh …
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Dubai airport named world's busiest international airport
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Dubai remains home to the world’s busiest international airport after seeing 83.6 million passengers in 2016. However, the figures released on Tuesday by Dubai International Airport fall short of an estimate of 85 million …
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'Emirati troops march in India shows UAE’s love for peace'
it will symbolise the UAE’s trust in India and “our global image as a peace-loving nation,” a former defence official told Gulf News on Monday. “The march will reflect the UAE’s love towards India as way of giving back [for what India gave to the …
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Dubai investigating disabled centre over Kim Kardashian visit
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A state-owned newspaper in Dubai is reporting that authorities are investigating a centre for the disabled after it hosted and publicized a visit by Kim Kardashian West. A story in Tuesday’s edition of Emarat Al Youm says the …
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