After Arabic and English, Abu Dhabi has included Hindi as the third official language used in its courts in a landmark decision. According to Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, the step was aimed at helpi…
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Abu Dhabi Includes Hindi as Third Official Court Language to Improve Access to Justice
Dubai: In a landmark decision, Abu Dhabi has included Hindi as the third official language used in its courts, alongside Arabic and English, as part of a move designed to improve access to justice. Th…
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Abu Dhabi adds Hindi as third language in courts
Abu Dhabi, Feb 10 (IANS) The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) has added Hindi as the third official language to be spoken in the city’s courts, alongside Arabic and English. According to the ADJD, …
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UAE is role model in fighting human trafficking: ILO chief
Guy Rider, Director-General of International Labour Organisaion (ILO) has commended the UAE’s efforts in fighting human trafficking. Speaking to the Emirates News Agency (Wam) on the sidelines of the …
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At Dubai summit, IMF chief warns Britain on Brexit challenge
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The head of the International Monetary Fund warned Sunday that the British exit from the European Union means it “will never be as good as it is now” for the country’s ec…
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Louvre Abu Dhabi introduces Rembrandt, Vermeer
The Louvre Abu Dhabi, the first museum to carry the famed name outside of France, announced Sunday it will roll out works by Dutch masters Rembrandt and Vermeer this month. Works by the two artists ar…
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US Vatican ambassador: Pope’s historic UAE visit advances religious freedom and tolerance
The UAE is host to people from over 200 nationalities who are free … A few days prior to his journey to the Arabian Peninsula, Pope Francis expressed to the news media how hopeful he was that throug…
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Abu Dhabi to use Hindi as third official language in its courts
Abu Dhabi: In a move reminiscent of growing India-UAE ties, Abu Dhabi has decided to recognise Hindi as the third official language used in its courts. Arabic and English are the other two languages u…
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Luxury watchmaker Jaquet Droz unveils one-of-a-kind UAE timepiece
When you think of the UAE, you think sand dunes, history, nature, and modern technology. The UAE is truly a melting pot of cultures and this inspired luxury Swiss watchmaker Jaquet Droz to come up wit…
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Dubai reveals 2019 target countries for real estate investments
Dubai Land Department (DLD) has launched its real estate promotion plan for 2019 which will see the emirate’s property investment potential showcased in 10 countries. Majida Ali Rashid, CEO of the Rea…
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British man in Qatar football shirt claim charged in UAE
A British man, who claimed to have been harassed and detained in the United Arab Emirates for wearing a Qatar football shirt during the AFC Asian Cup, has been charged for making false statements, Emi…
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UAE minister: Iran’s presence in Syria must be reduced
In a recent interview on Al-Hurra TV, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Anwar Mohammed Gargash said that despite Iran’s claims that its missiles are for purposes of deterrence, they are being …
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Catholics flock to pope’s historic mass in UAE
Dubai expat Rosalie Ayuso from the Philippines … Smiling and excited, he told Arab News: “Luckily I was posted at gate 31, where the pope was coming in. I lost a lot of zzz’s, but it’s all worth it …
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Pictures: Sharjah Light Festival underscores emirates’ cultural heritage
… is illuminated during a laser show being held as part of the Sharjah Light Festival. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News The ninth edition of the Sharjah Light Festival, themed ‘Culture …
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Struggling Dubai amusement park abandons Six Flags expansion
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – A massive amusement park in Dubai says it is abandoning plans to build a $454-million Six Flags. DXB Entertainments, which runs Dubai Parks & Resorts, said in a statement …
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Dubai Tourism elevates customer service training
Dubai Expert features an interactive interface that allows international travel agents to keep up-to-date with the latest news, information, and tourism developments across the city, as a well a remot…
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UAE denies Brit was ‘arrested for wearing Qatar football shirt’ in Dubai
The United Arab Emirates’ UK embassy has denied reports that a British man was arrested because he was wearing a Qatar football shirt. Ali Issa Ahmad,26, was held in Sharjah in January. Earlier report…
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