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… based performer first gave UAE fans a taste of her comeback in the singing showdown Expat Duets. “I still want to be recognised as an international singer, if there is a chance,” a smiling Marcelo told Gulf News in January. “If not, I’m …
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according to UAE News Agency (WAM). These measures were in line with the statement issued by the UAE that severed ties with the State of Qatar for the pretexts mentioned in the resolution and its procedures. The official statement also underscored the UAE …
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H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, Chairman of Dubai Civil Aviation Authority, Chairman of Emirates Group, and Chairman of the Higher Committee of Expo 2020 Dubai, today inaugurated the UAE pavilion at Expo 2017 Astana. H.H. Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al …
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Dubai: Social media users have been circulating CCTV footage of the suspect moments before he killed 11-year old Azan Majid Janjua. Abu Dhabi Police released the video footage on June 10, 2017, almost two weeks after the incident happened. In the 20-second …
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Dubai: The world’s biggest banknote — which is larger than an A4 sheet of paper — is on show in Dubai. The note, which measures 35.6cm by 21.6cm, was printed by the Philippine Central Bank in 1998, to mark the 100 years of independence. Only 1,000 of …
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The mother who splurged $25,000 on exotic cars, three tons of sand and even a camel for her teenage son’s extravagant Dubai-themed prom send off, has spoken out about the touching reason she threw him such a lavish party and why she’s pushing back against …
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Saudia Shuler has spent over AED90,000 (US$US25,000) to give her son Johnny Eden Jr. the ultimate Dubai-themed pre-prom bash. The extravagant bash that took place last week included a camel, three tons of sand, three sports cars as well as three custom …
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The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority, RTA, has started colouring the asphalt red on parts of streets that are subject to changes in speed limits. Roads such as Oud Metha Street near Bu Kadrah Interchange along the extension of Dubai-Al Ain Street …
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The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority, RTA, has started colouring the asphalt red on parts of streets that are subject to changes in speed limits. Roads such as Oud Metha Street near Bu Kadrah Interchange along the extension of Dubai-Al Ain Street …
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UAE-based newspaper Gulf News and pan-Arab channel Al-Arabiya reported the crackdown on expressions of sympathy with Qatar. “Strict and firm action will be taken against anyone who shows sympathy or any form of bias toward Qatar, or against anyone who …
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Several Arab countries have cut diplomatic ties with Qatar in a dispute over regional security. In addition, the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia have halted all road, air and sea traffic to Qatar, given Qatari citizens 14 days to leave, and banned …
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Iran’s Revolutionary Guards blamed regional Sunni rival Saudi Arabia, a UAE ally. Riyadh denied involvement. The UAE state news agency WAM said President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahayan had condemned “the horrific crime”. “His Highness Sheikh Khalifa …
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Separately, UAE Foreign Minister Anwar Gargash denied that Gulf Arab states were seeking “regime change” and accused Qatar of being “the main champion of extremism and terrorism in the region”. “The government of Qatar is in denial,” he told AFP news agency.
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Abu Dhabi: Students at the UAE University (UAEU) have created a 500-square-metre garden on their campus to grow organic food that will be distributed to charity organisations. Organised by the university’s Architectural Engineering Institute, the …
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The free surgeries will be designated for children from needy families who cannot afford the procedures, and will be performed in July, Morag Cromey-Hawke, executive director for Operation Smile UAE, told Gulf News. “We will be able to offer about 20 …
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The new UAE coach enjoyed a fine victory in his first match in charge. New UAE national team coach Edgardo Bauza won his first match in charge as Laos were dispatched 4-0 in an international friendly on Wednesday. Ali Mabkhout scored twice while Ahmed …
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The ban on vessels carrying the Qatari flag and vessels owned or operated by Qatar is still in place [Thomas White/Reuters] Abu Dhabi port authorities have eased restrictions on oil tankers going to and from Qatar, according to industry sources and …
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