A Christchurch man has been ordered to return his children to Abu Dhabi after the High Court found he was detaining them in New Zealand illegally. The man and his wife had been living in Abu Dhabi with the children, aged 8 and 4, since December 2015.
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Abu Dhabi hosts military drill amid Yemen war, Iran tensions
The capital of the United Arab Emirates has hosted a major military exercise before a public audience as the nation fights alongside Saudi troops in Yemen and tensions with Iran remain high. The maneuver, called Union Fortress, took place on Thursday …
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Dubai Police new chief appointed
Dubai, Mar. 2 (BNA): Major-General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri has been appointed Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, according to a resolution issued by UAE Vice President and Prime Minister HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, in his capacity as Ruler …
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Dubai airport records 8m passengers in one month
Dubai International Airport (DXB) on Wednesday said passengers in January record reached 8 million, 9.7 per cent higher compared to the same period of 2016, a news report said. Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports, said it is an auspicious start to what …
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Head out to 3D 'happiness' art festival in Dubai
Dubai: 3D masterpieces by local and international artists are leaving visitors amazed and happy at the third Dubai Canvas 3D Art Festival, which kicked off Wednesday. As artists applied their final touches to their art pieces at the centre of the new City …
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Meet Dubai's new police chief
Dubai: His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has announced on Wednesday the appointment of Maj-General Abdullah Khalifa Al Merri as Commander-in-Chief of the Dubai Police. Al …
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First look: Dubai's 'smartflower’ blooms to harvest power from the sun
Dubai: A flower-shaped solar power generator that re-orients itself to catch the sun’s rays through the day was unveiled in front of Dubai Municipality headquarters on Wednesday. Hussain Nasser Lootah, director-general of the municipality, unveiled the …
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UAE’s first ‘smartflower’ blooms in Dubai
A flower-shaped solar power generator that re-orients itself to catch the sun’s rays through the day was unveiled in front of Dubai Municipality headquarters on Wednesday. Hussain Nasser Lootah, director-general of the municipality, unveiled the UAE’s …
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Dubai to build the world's first rotating skyscraper by 2020
Dubai’s skyline already features the world’s tallest building and a five-star hotel located on its own island, but the city is set to get yet another distinctive structure in 2020: the world’s first rotating skyscraper. Designed by Israeli-Italian …
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Manchester City squad perform 'Salt Bae' during recent trip to Abu Dhabi
But Manchester City took the craze to a whole new level during a recent mid-season trip to Abu Dhabi – by visiting the man behind the meme. With an eight-day break between their dramatic 5-3 Champions League win over Monaco and Wednesday’s FA Cup replay …
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29 rides at new Warner Bros theme park in Abu Dhabi, on track for 2018 opening
Abu Dhabi: Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi, an indoor theme park, will be home to 29 rides, entertaining shows and interactive attractions, the park’s developer, announced on Tuesday. The theme park will spread over 1.65 million square feet, and bring …
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Meet the new Arab emojis perking up Dubai's WhatsApp chats
Keen to fill the void, two Dubai-based friends have launched an app starring shisha smokers, belly dancers and 200 other playful characters. They called it “HALLA WALLA” – which is Arabic slang for “Hi there!”, and a common greeting around Kuwait …
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Emirati men discouraged by long road towards becoming certified doctors
The emirate of Abu Dhabi will soon begin to produce about 150 certified doctors every year, a top medical official told Gulf News Tuesday. The doctors will receive graduate medical training under the Abu Dhabi Health Services Company’s residency …
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You can explore Dubai while changing planes
Dubai International Airport recently surpassed London’s Heathrow as the world’s busiest international air travel hub. If you can arrange it, Dubai is a great place for long layovers between long-haul flights. Dubai sits in desert country but that’s part of …
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Father-of-three, 70, fighting for life in a Dubai hospital bed is facing three years in jail after his business went bust while he lay critically ill
An elderly father-of-three who is fighting for life in a hospital bed in Dubai is facing three years in jail after his business went bust while he lay critically ill. Malcome Munroe, 70, suffered a stroke three years ago and has been languishing in the …
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Dubai Canvas 2017 to start on March 1
Dubai: The third edition of Dubai Canvas, the public 3D art festival organised by Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, is set to open on Wednesday, March 1. Dubai Canvas 2017 will feature the works of 25 artists …
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Greipel shrugs off Abu Dhabi Tour defeat ahead of Paris-Nice
Andre Greipel (Lotto Soudal) shrugged off any disappointment at the Abu Dhabi Tour despite missing out on a stage win. The German sprinter came into the race in hot form after winning at the Challenge Mallorca, backing that up with a stage and the Green …
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