ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — French President Emmanuel Macron will be joining Arab leaders to inaugurate the new Louvre Abu Dhabi. The new museum in the capital of the United Arab Emirates will host the officials on Wednesday evening. The museum …
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UAE Could Become the First Middle Eastern Country After Israel to Get the F-35
On Nov. 4, 2017, Defense News reported that experts and insiders had made clear that the UAE had a continued desire to buy F-35s, in spite of the United States’ repeated rejections of its requests. The Gulf country has been seeking a preliminary briefing …
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HM King arrives in UAE
Abu Dhabi, Nov. 7 (BNA): His Majesty King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa arrived in the UAE today on a visit during which he will attend the inauguration of the Louvre Abu Dhabi Museum, at an invitation by Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of …
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Dubai Safari ticket prices announced
People of Dubai! We’ve got some good and bad news about the city’s newest wildlife destination, Dubai Safari. We’ll start with the good. The Dubai Municipality has announced that the tickets to the already iconic wildlife destination will be less …
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Louvre Abu Dhabi prepares to unveil itself to the world
Hundreds working on projects on the island, including the Louvre, also were deported or lost their work visas for launching strikes over their conditions, according to HYPERLINK “https://www.hrw.org/news/2015/02/10/uae-abuses-nyu-louvre-guggenheim-project”
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Abu Dhabi to recycle, re-use all waste water by 2020
Environment Agency-Abu Dhabi (EAD) revealed it in its “Environment Report 2017” in the capital. Speaking to Gulf News on the sideline of the release at Masdar City, Dr Mohammad Dawoud, Water Resources Advisor at the EAD, said: “Our target is to …
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UAE media praised for reliable content
“The UAE must focus on creating and supporting Emirati media stars and influencers to ensure the construction of reliable content that protects the Emirati people from rumours and false news,” said Noura Al Kaabi, Minister of Culture and Knowledge …
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The Louvre Abu Dhabi, first of its kind
The Louvre Abu Dhabi, the first museum to bear the Louvre name outside France, presents around 600 pieces in a modern, light-filled structure in harmony with its desert-island setting. Flagged as “the first universal museum in the Arab world”, it sits on …
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‘Louvre Abu Dhabi will create interest in arts’
The Louvre Abu Dhabi will not only encourage greater interest in the arts but also expose local artists to world-class international art through the ages, Emirati artists have said. The November 11 opening of the facility is therefore a much awaited event …
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New cancer care centre coming up in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: A brand new unit will soon provide comprehensive oncological … the biggest provider of private health care in Switzerland,” Hadley told Gulf News. About 4,500 new cancer cases are detected in the UAE each year, and the expertise of Hislanden …
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Abu Dhabi Art’s 9th Edition Opens This week
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and under the leadership of Director Dyala Nusseibeh, Abu Dhabi Art will open to the public this …
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Dubai Metro service interrupted during Monday morning rush hour
Dubai: Metro services on the Red Line had been and continue to be running delayed — due to technical glitch that still remains unresolved, Gulf News has learnt. According to the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), the network is facing a technical issue …
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Louvre Abu Dhabi gears up for launch
More than a decade in the making, the Louvre Abu Dhabi opens its doors this week, bringing the famed name to the Arab world for the first time. French President Emmanuel Macron is set to attend the Wednesday inauguration on his first visit to the United …
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Unsung heroes of Dubai Zoo share spotlight on last day
Dubai: When Mohammad Riaz joined Dubai Zoo as an animal keeper … In six months, I learnt everything and I could handle them by myself,” he told Gulf News. Riaz recalled catching a cheetah that had been on the loose in the street.
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Look: Pilot proposes to passenger on Dubai flight
Dubai: A flyer bound to the UAE got the surprise of a lifetime when the aircraft’s pilot got down on one knee to pop the question. First Officer Richard Abu Manneh briefly stepped out of the cockpit last week to propose to his girlfriend during a Royal …
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Driverless Dubai buses pass strict climate test ahead of 2020 launch
Exciting news! The driverless buses that will be connecting the people … the buses were able to maintain an indoor temperature of 23°C – percent for Dubai’s summer. The vehicles that have been designed and operated by Dutch technology firm 2getthere …
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Dubai ranks second globally for ease of issuing building permits
Hussain Nasser Lootah, Director-General of Dubai’s civic body, said that this great achievement emphasises the leading role played by the UAE in international competitiveness, according to UAE state news agency WAM. The World Bank Ease of Doing Business …
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