Dubai is set to get yet another incredible construction, this time what developers are calling the world’s first nature-inspired mall featuring botanical wonders. Cityland Mall will house a sprawling 200,000 sq.ft. open-air garden. Image by Cityland Mall …
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Study: 83% of Dubai residents are happy
Dubai: Around eight in 10 Dubai residents currently consider themselves happy, and an overwhelming majority believe that they will still be happy five years from now. Some 83 per cent of the people of Dubai are happy today while 95 per cent predict that …
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Riverland Dubai opening: 5 things to know
This October 31, when the phased opening of the Dh10.5 billion Dubai Parks & Resorts begins, visitors will be first enticed by Riverland Dubai, the themed 234,000 square foot ‘reception’ area with a river at its centre. No tickets are required to …
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Driverless vehicles to be part of public transport in Dubai soon
Dubai: Driverless vehicles could be part of the last mile solutions in Dubai in the near future, providing commuters door-to-door connectivity with Dubai Metro and other modes of transport. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is currently carrying out …
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‘UAE can make waves at wakesurfing’
told Gulf News. “It’s low impact and a low-injury sport, too.” Lagace added that the UAE’s weather and natural environment mean the sport should prosper here — if participants can display passion and commitment. “I am sure I can make rivals out …
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Watch: First look at UAE Hyperloop
The high-speed system, dubbed the Hyperloop One, will link the UAE capital with Dubai and drastically shorten the travel time between two cities. “We are in a new time now where you can develop a new transportation system in very few years and change the …
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UAE receives 14 bids for Umm Al Quwain desal plant: reports
The UAE’s Federal Electricity and Water Authority has received 14 bids for a desalination project in Umm Al Quwain, reports The National. The project to design, build, finance, and operate a 45 million imperial gallons a day (205,000 m3/d) plant …
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Caulfield Cup runner-up Scottish to sidestep Melbourne Cup in favour of Emirates
Trainer Charlie Appleby has decided to bypass Australia’s richest race to instead tackle the Group 1 Emirates Stakes (2000m) four days later after Winx’s connections opted out of the Emirates. The decision assures Matt Cumani’s Grey Lion a start …
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UAE Smart Homes Market 2016-2022: Abu Dhabi, Al-Ain Emirate and Dubai Emirate Have Accounted for the Largest Revenue Share – Research and Markets
The UAE smart homes market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 14.8% during 2016-22. Growing construction of villas in UAE has fuelled the growth of smart homes market in the country. Abu Dhabi, Al-Ain Emirate and Dubai Emirate have accounted for the largest …
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UAE, UK ink MoU on work of members of diplomatic staff
The MoU will regulate the work of these categories in the state, particularly when they enjoy diplomatic immunity. – Emirates News Agency, WAM – http://www.wam.ae/en/news/emirates/1395301798274.html
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UAE Deputy Premier on visit to Oman
Muscat, Oct. 26 (BNA): UAE Deputy Premier and Presidency Affairs Minister Shaikh Mansour bin Zayed Al-Nahyan today arrived in Muscat on a two-day official visit to the Sultanate of Oman. The two sides will discuss ways of strengthening aspects of …
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Emirati, Saudi youth hail role of social networking media
exchange experiences and making use of this interactive communicative forum for launching youth projects. – Emirates News Agency, WAM – http://www.wam.ae/en/news/emirates-international/1395301786614.html
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UAE Mars Mission: Laying the foundation of a space industry
We are currently in the subsystem design phase, which should be completed by the end of the year,” Omran Sharaf, Project Manager of the UAE Mars Mission, told Gulf News during a visit to the Mohammad Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC). The mission is not …
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Water released into Dh2b Dubai Canal
Dubai: Dubai Canal is set to open next month with work on the Dh2 billion project moving on schedule, Gulf News can confirm. Water has been released in Dubai Canal for the first time during its three year period of construction as part of a testing process.
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UAE Penal Code overhaul to adopt restorative justice
Insulting the UAE, its flag, national logo, leadership or institutions will carry a jail term ranging between 10 and 25 years and a fine of at least Dh500,000. Publishing false news, statements or rumours with a purpose of terrifying the people or harming …
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Dubai cyclists to raise funds for breast cancer patients
Dubai: Hundreds of Dubai cyclists will come together to take part in the Dubai Pink Cancer Ride Campaign on Thursday to raise funds for underprivileged patients affected by breast cancer. The 16km ride will begin at 7.30am and will take place along …
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Water released in Dubai Canal
Dubai: Dubai Canal is set to open next month with work on the Dh2 billion project moving on schedule, Gulf News can confirm. Water has been released in Dubai Canal for the first time during its three year period of construction as part of a testing process.
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