More than 75,000 birds of various species have been spotted in the Capital in the first half of the year, proving how Abu Dhabi’s flora and fauna have been thriving, environment authorities said on …
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Clamp down on illegal fish vendors in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi clamped down on illegal street vendors in Al Bateen. It follows the seizure of 200 kilograms of dried fish that was found in the neighbourhood. The campaign aims to prevent people from …
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How this Dubai-based educator ‘walks the talk’ to beat Covid-19
Annie seems to have come a long way and the pandemic has proved to be a great teacher.
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Saudi YouTuber on trial in Dubai for possessing and planting drugs in his apartment
A famous Saudi YouTuber has been accused of possessing and planting three marijuana plants inside his apartment, the Dubai Court of First Instance heard on Sunday. The 18-year-old social media …
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Dubai traffic fines discount scheme no longer active
Dubai Police’s discount scheme on traffic fines is no longer applicable, Gulf News has learnt. The initiative announced in February 2019 allowed motorists to get discounts on fines incurred, provided …
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Fighting coronavirus: Back-to-school helpline in Dubai to address Covid-19 fears
A dedicated helpline launched in Dubai will address Covid-19-related queries from students, parents and teachers. The 24/7 back-to-school helpline, 800-588, launched by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA …
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Dubai Municipality opens Mushrif Park for cycling enthusiasts
DUBAI- Dubai Municipality has announced that it has opened Mushrif Park to cyclists every day from 6 am to 9 pm free of charge. The move is part of the Municipality’s plan to provide special lanes in …
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Coronavirus: Inside a Dubai classroom on first day of school
Some children were brought in by their parents, while others came on school buses – all in an organised manner, with safety measures in place.
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Bollywood star Ameesha Patel is in Dubai to film new web series
Ameesha Patel has landed in Dubai to film a new web series in locations across the UAE. The Bollywood actress first revealed she was in town on Thursday, August 27, by tweeting a photo of herself …
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Kevin Omwenga: Controversial businessman was to travel to Dubai for KSh 100M payment
New details have emerged to the effect that controversial businessman Kevin Omwenga was set to travel to Dubai for KSh 100 million payment in a business deal.
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Iris Dubai launches live music every Monday
On Monday, 31st August, talented regional singer, songwriter and producer, Jaymie Deville performs live at Iris DIFC, as part of their new Live Music night. From 8pm every Monday, Iris DIFC showcases …
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School bus drivers, supervisors in Abu Dhabi must get Covid-19 test every two weeks
School bus drivers and supervisors must have Covid-19 negative test results every two weeks, the local authorities said in the latest precautionary guidelines for school transportation in Abu Dhabi.
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Abu Dhabi’s Waha Capital launches Islamic fund amid growing investor demand
The open-ended Waha Islamic Income Fund SP will invest in Sharia-compliant assets in sukuk and equity markets globally, Waha Capital said in a statement on Sunday. “While our existing funds have some …
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Sanad leadership propels Abu Dhabi’s aerospace ambitions
Following the consolidation of Mubadala’s financing, leasing and MRO businesses to create Sanad Group, the company has now announced the appointment of its leadership who will be tasked with the goal …
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Millennium launches international operations in Dubai to support $2.5 trillion global Islamic finance sector
Millennium Information Solution Ltd (MISL), a major player providing game-changing core banking solutions for the growing Islamic banking sector, has set up its international operations in Dubai Inter …
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Covid-19 led cookbook author Bethany Kehdy to launch a Lebanese delivery-only restaurant in Dubai
The Lebanese culinary expert was visiting family in the UAE when borders were closed internationally Bethany Kehdy describes herself as someone you can’t really put in a box. She’s not wrong. Just a …
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NDDC wants Niger Delta region to look like Dubai ― Ojougboh
Dr Cairo Ojougboh, Executive Director, Projects,NDDC has said that the commission “wants the Niger Delta to look like Dubai”.
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