The Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority, SEWA, inaugurated the first electric vehicle charging station, backed by solar panels that operate a photovoltaic system, in line with its goal of promoting sustainable development and conserving natural resources.
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First EV charging station opens in Sharjah
Rashid Al Leem, chairman of Sewa, Khalid Mohammed Al Ali, secretary-general of the Sharjah Urban Planning Council, a number of directors and heads of departments, reported Wam, the Emirates official news agency. Dr Al Leem said that the Authority seeks to …
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Sharjah Connects Millions Of Social Media Users With 48 Government Departments During GITEX
The hashtag will bring social network users news as-it-happens, covering the large number of events and activities held at the Sharjah Pavilion. It is a massive leap forward in terms of information sharing – according to the 2017 global report from ‘We …
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Sharjah Police net serial robber in 2 hours
Director of the Criminal Investigation Department of Sharjah Police, explained that after robbing the victims, the suspect would strike them with an iron rod and drive away. “We received a call from the police operations Some local news is curated …
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Khaled Al Qasimi Inaugurates Middle East Watch And Jewellery Show At Sharjah Expo Centre
Under the gracious patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, Sheikh Khaled Bin Abdullah Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Department of Seaports and Customs, today …
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Scot faces jail in United Arab Emirates over fake banknote
These are external links and will open in a new window A plasterer from Edinburgh is facing up to a year in jail in the United Arab Emirates for allegedly possessing counterfeit money. William Barclay was stopped at Dubai International Airport in September …
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Abu Dhabi-Saudi non-oil trade tops $2.5bn in 7 months
This amount represents around 10 percent of Abu Dhabi’s total international trade in non-oil goods, during the period from January to July 2017, of Dh96.2 billion, reported Wam, the Emirates official news agency. Economic experts stressed that the …
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Duke of York visits Abu Dhabi Global Market
Abu Dhabi Global Market, ADGM, the International Financial Centre in Abu Dhabi, was honoured to host the exclusive visit of His Royal Highness Prince Andrew, The Duke of York, on Al Maryah Island today. His Royal Highness was welcomed by Ahmed Al Sayegh …
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UAE Traffic: Key roads in Abu Dhabi traffic-clogged, expect delays
The Abu Dhabi traffic has tweeted about three accidents in the past … moving ahead to Beirut street is heavily clogged this morning too. More info Some local news is curated – Original might have been posted at a different date/ time!
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Abu Dhabi Ports launches Maqta Gateway
at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, reported Wam, the official Emirates news agency. The ambitious project is in line with the vision of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed …
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New housing complex for citizens in Dubai
Dubai: A new housing complex for citizens will be developed in Umm Nahd 3 on the Dubai-Al Ain Road, the Dubai Municipality announced on Tuesday. Hussain Nasser Lootah, director-general of Dubai Municipality, said the area covers 763 hectares (7,626,080 …
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Parents call the shots in UAE school market
But tighter regulation and closer competition have empowered parents to become selective in scouting schools, Mullan told Gulf News on the sidelines of IPSEF. In Dubai, around 10 new private schools opened this year, following a record 15 new schools last …
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British dad facing jail in Dubai after counterfeit note mix-up
A BRITISH man holidaying with his wife and kids has been stripped of his passport and is trapped in the UAE after he was accused of using a fake note. A BRITISH tourist is facing year in a Dubai jail cell over a single fake note, worth around A$33.
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UAE condemns terrorist bombing in Bahrain
the UAE News Agency (WAM) reported. The ministry went on to stress that such cowardly acts of terrorism would not undermine the determination of the Bahraini people and their resolve to continue to confront terrorism which has no homeland, religion or morals.
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UAE condemns mass shooting in US
The ministry expressed its deep regret that many victims were killed as a result of this attack, according to UAE News Agency (WAM). The statement also expressed solidarity with the government of US in the face of violence and terrorism, and called on the …
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Dubai unveils plan for new ‘healthy living’ residential area
… procedures to plan a new residential area for citizens in Umm Nahd-3 on the Dubai-Al Ain Road The development will have a total area of 763 hectares, state news agency WAM reported. The initiative follows directives of the Vice President, Prime …
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Maid in Dubai! From re-carpeting rooms on demand to polishing £20k handbags, a glimpse inside the eye-opening world of UAE housekeepers
Speaking anonymously to The Hotel Show Dubai, a group of UAE-based hotel cleaners have revealed some of the odder things they’ve witnessed – including being asked to scrub clean a £20,000 designer handbag. Another recalled being asked to make a pair of …
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