Abu Dhabi: The UAE is looking for another great technological leap forward in a world in which cars drive themselves, machines recognise people, and humanoids travel unattended, performing everything from mundane factory tasks to emergency rescue …
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Girl, 16, dies in Dubai accident
… speed made by a four-wheel-drive vehicle — as shown on road skid marks in Dubai — has claimed the life of 16-year-old girl, traffic police confirmed to Gulf News on Saturday. It was the first known fatal accident on Dubai’s Shaikh Mohammad Bin …
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Why the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is the perfect event for chartering a luxury yacht
The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is the final event in the Formula One calendar and runs from the 24th-26th November. Racing takes place at the Yas Marina track from late afternoon into the early evening as spectators watch on from their stalls – or their …
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Sharjah Police’s forensic lab has many breakthroughs to its credit
Sharjah: Sharjah Police are working on building a DNA database with information on detainees and criminals. Details of police employees will also be included in the database so that, if necessary, they could be excluded during investigations into crimes …
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Three-year countdown to Expo 2020 Dubai begins
Dubai: The three-year countdown to Expo 2020 Dubai officially began on Friday night in Jumeirah, giving residents and visitors a glimpse of what would happen once the world converges on Dubai for the important global gathering. The UAE will host the Expo …
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WorldSkills Team Canada 2017 Achieves Excellence at 44th WorldSkills Competition, in Abu Dhabi
WorldSkills Team Canada 2017 awarded with 1 Medal and 13 Medallions of Excellence WorldSkills Team Canada 2017 is made up of 31 young skills champions, including 22 males and 9 females, ranging in age from 16-24, from across the country. This talented …
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Dubai Fitness Challenge kicks off
Dubai: The inaugural Dubai Fitness Challenge was off to a good … I want to see the difference after 30 days,” she told Gulf News. Others came just to enjoy the group workout, like Kristina Elvira. “I’m off today so I just came here to exercise.
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Abu Dhabi launches new permanent vehicle registration card
They can also enquire about the card expiration via Abu Dhabi police smart applications or website #????? #????? #????_????? #?????_????_????? #UAE #AbuDhabi #ADPolice #ADPolice_news A post shared by Abu Dhabi Police HQ (@adpolicehq) on Oct 19 …
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New UAE ministers aim to excel
Dubai: Sarah Al Amiri (right), who has been appointed Minister of State for Advanced Sciences, is an accomplished young engineer who has held several positions in government. In February 2016, she was appointed chairperson of the UAE Council of Scientists …
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WorldSkills Abu Dhabi: Team UK claims seven medals
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Go slow and steady during Dubai Fitness Challenge from Friday
Dubai: Almost the entire city is pumped up for the first day … for those who have never tried a simple exercise or those who just don’t bother? Gulf News spoke with personal trainers on their top tips in making this challenge doable for this segment …
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Shangri-la Hotel Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi Celebrates The 10th Anniversary Of Its Annual Dragon Boat Festival 2017
Shangri-La Hotel, Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi, hosts the Annual Abu Dhabi Dragon Boat Festival for its 10th year in a row on 27th and 28th October 2017 to celebrate its highly successful decade-long presence in the hotel. As the host of the Abu Dhabi Dragon …
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Abu Dhabi wins ACI ’Best Airport in the Middle East’
Airports Council International (ACI) has awarded Abu Dhabi International Airport its ‘Best Airport in the Middle East’ and ‘Best Improved Airport: the Middle East’ awards at its annual ASQ awards. As reported before, these awards are designed to …
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Abu Dhabi Fund allocates $50m for Maldives Airport upgrade
ADFD has financed development projects to the tune of AED77 billion in more than 80 countries around the world through concessionary loans and Abu Dhabi government grants. Subscribe to Arabian Business’ newsletter to receive the latest breaking news and …
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Plague outbreak: UAE issues travel warning against African country
told the state news agency Wam. She also confirmed that there are no pneumonic plague cases in the UAE. The ministry urges residents who want to continue their trip to Madagascar to report to the travel clinics affiliated with the ministry, to receive …
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School community mourns loss of Sharjah boy
Police advisory Following Monday’s tragedy, Major Abdul Rahman Khatr, director of the traffic awareness branch at Sharjah Police, told Gulf News that parents should keep a watch over their children and not allow them to play in grassy or open areas …
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British tourist facing three years jail for touching man in Dubai bar records emotional video message
A BRITISH man facing three years jail for touching another man in a Dubai bar has recorded an emotional video message. Jamie Harron, 27, was sentenced separately to 30 days for being drunk and remains trapped in Dubai while on bail for a public indecency …
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