… their own commemorative coins [showing famous events around the world] except Dubai and Abu Dhabi. These things ran until 1966,” Ram Kumar told Gulf News as he scanned a panel full of commemorative coins dedicated to the UAE at Numisbing. The use of …
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Confusion surrounds Ahmed Shafiq’s fate in the UAE
Former Egyptian PM says he is prevented from leaving the UAE, while Emirati minister Gargash says he is free to go. Former Egyptian Prime Minister Ahmed Shafiq and the UAE’s foreign minister have issued contradictory statements over the former’s fate in …
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Citizens and expats pay tribute to UAE martyrs
Dubai: The UAE stood in remembrance of the fallen heroes of the country on Thursday morning by lowering the nation’s flag across the country and observing a moment of silence. The dignified event, marking Commemoration Day (Martyr’s Day), took place …
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Confusion surrounds Ahmed Shafik’s fate in the UAE
Former Egyptian PM says he is prevented from leaving the UAE, while Emirati minister Gargash says he is free to go. Former Egyptian Prime Minister Ahmed Shafiq and the UAE’s foreign minister have issued contradictory statements over the former’s fate in …
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Dubai community gets sensors to detect cooking gas leakage
Al Khail Gate in Al Quoz is the first Dubai residential community to install these sensors as part of its developer’s move to switch to composite LPG cylinders in the community. As first reported by Gulf News, “explosion-proof’ composite LPG …
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Dubai’s big plans to revolutionize how we travel
In October, company CEO Rob Lloyd told local news that construction will begin in 2019 with testing to commence at production level in 2021. Lloyd had previously described Dubai as “our number one priority,” but more recently would not be drawn as to …
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Sharjah Police to lease distinguished car plate numbers
Sharjah: Sharjah Police are considering an initiative allowing residents to rent distinguishd plate numbers for a specific period, instead of outright ownership. The lease is renewable. Brigadier Saif Ziri Al Shamisi, Commander-in-Chief of Sharjah Police …
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British woman faces jail in Dubai after her FRIENDS took selfies with a guest who fell asleep in a hotel lobby and lost his glasses during argument when he woke up – even …
There is so much on the news about the way they treat British visitors … Radha Stirling, CEO of Detained in Dubai, the organisation representing Ms Hutchinson, said: ‘Visitors to the UAE need to be aware that justice does not operate the same way …
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British woman faces jail in Dubai after placing a man’s glasses in a bin while he fought her friends because they had been taking selfies with him as he slept in hotel lounge
There is so much on the news about the way they treat British visitors … She’s really taking the rap, those guys in Dubai really seem to do things by association, I just find the whole thing so shocking. ‘I’m just very concerned about her.
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Sharjah Ruler’s statement on Commemoration Day
SHARJAH: His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has said that Commemoration Day, marked on 30th November, is an occasion to express our pride in what the sons of this country have done in defence …
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UAE tourism, heritage, culture highlighted
Abu Dhabi, Nov. 29 (BNA): Tourism, heritage and culture were highlighted by the Emirates News Agency (WAM) as the United Arab Emirates celebrates its 46th National Day. The year 2017 has once again seen a substantial growth in incoming tourism to the UAE …
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British woman faces jail in Dubai after her friends took selfies with a man who’d fallen asleep in a hotel lobby and he reported them to police
There is so much on the news about the way they treat British visitors … Radha Stirling, CEO of Detained in Dubai, the organisation representing Ms Hutchinson, said: ‘Visitors to the UAE need to be aware that justice does not operate the same way …
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Dubai Municipality collects one million plastic bottles
Dubai: Dubai Municipality managed to collect nearly one million plastic bottles in five days as part of an initiative involving the community. The drinking water bottles, collected by the Waste Management Department of the municipality from the public …
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Mohammad Bin Rashid: UAE’s martyrs have set a magnificent example of sacrifices
DUBAI: The Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has said that Commemoration Day, marked on the 30th of November, is an occasion to pay homage to the bravery of those who have sacrificed …
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UAE President’s statement on Commemoration Day
ABU DHABI: On the occasion of Commemoration Day (Martyrs’ Day), President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has pledged to the families of the nation’s martyrs that they will continue to receive the utmost care and full support of the nation …
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UAE tourism, heritage, cultural achievements in 2017: WAM reports
Abu Dhabi, Nov. 29 (BNA): On the occasion of the United Arab Emirates (UAE)’s 46th National Day celebrations, the Emirates News Agency (WAM) has compiled a series of reports regarding the achievements of the state over the past year. In part fourteen …
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Dubai Police to go lenient on minor traffic offences this weekend
Dubai: Traffic enforcement officers will be lenient with motorists who commit minor traffic offences during the three-day celebration of National Day and Martyr’s Day, Gulf News has learnt. Barring serious traffic offences that cannot be overlooked …
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