Abu Dhabi: After a day of fasting, residents in Abu Dhabi like to enjoy their Ramadan evenings visiting cafes, outdoor parks and shopping malls with friends and family. “Ramadan is about spending time with friends and family,” said Hadif Al Mansouri …
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Fake copies of branded jewellery seized in Abu Dhabi, Ajman
Abu Dhabi Police and Ajman Police raided retail outlets in the … Ignacio Giacchi from the Bayt Al Hekhma Consulting that represents both brands told Gulf News. “After raiding all the target outlets in the capital, the Abu Dhabi Police, who were very …
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Abu Dhabi Ports Launches Blockchain Technology For Trade Community
Maqta Gateway, an Abu Dhabi Ports subsidiary, is the first Abu Dhabi entity to develop and launch its own blockchain technology, named Silsal. It will combine blockchain technology and unique digital user identities to provide a seamless and secure link …
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Putin signs deal with Abu Dhabi as Russia and OPEC signal they want to put brakes on recent oil price rises
Russia and Abu Dhabi have signed a deal to stabilise energy markets amid as oil prices continue to rise. The OPEC cartel of oil producers – including the United Arab Emirates – and Russia reached an unprecedented deal at end of 2016 deal to cut production …
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UAE, Russia forge strategic partnership
Moscow: The UAE and Russia signed on Friday a Declaration of Strategic Partnership to cooperate in various sectors such as politics, security, economy and culture, along with cooperation in the humanitarian, scientific, technological and tourist domains.
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Russia, Abu Dhabi agree to help balance energy market
Russia and Abu Dhabi on Friday signed a cooperation agreement to stabilise energy markets amid a rising trend in oil prices, the Kremlin said. The deal, signed by Russian President Vladimir Putin and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan …
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Thought the Dubai skyline couldn’t get any more eye-popping? Its latest skyscraper is a 26-storey building that looks like an iPod in a ‘docking station’
This is the latest skyscraper to join the Dubai skyline – a 26-storey building that looks like an iPod. The building has been designed to resemble the Apple product and is being constructed at a 6.5 degree incline so it appears like it’s charging at a …
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New Sharjah central jail designed to be a rehab centre
The second phase will include the construction of a block for male inmates, an administrative block and workshops, Colonel Ahmad Suhail, director-general of the Sharjah Punitive and Rehabilitation Establishments, told Gulf News. The second phase itself is …
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Abu Dhabi rents fall 10% on average in past year
Among the key projects handed over in Abu Dhabi in Q1 were Ansam on Yas Island, Al Hadeel in Al Raha Beach and Al Muhaimat Tower on Al Reem Island, in addition to several stand-alone buildings in various locations. John Stevens, managing director of Asteco …
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Iconic projects taking distinctive shapes in Dubai
Dubai: Two major projects in Dubai, the Museum of the Future and Mohammad Bin Rashid Library, are progressing fast, with their distinctive shapes now becoming obvious. The Museum of the Future, coming up in front of Emirates Towers on Shaikh Zayed Road, is …
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UAE jails activist for 10 years over social media posts, report says
Prominent Emirati activist Ahmed Mansoor has been sentenced to 10 years in jail and fined 1 million UAE dirham ($349,500 Cdn) on charges of criticizing the United Arab Emirates government on social media, Abu Dhabi’s The National newspaper reported late …
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Sharjah Ruler receives journalists
Sharjah – His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, received on Tuesday journalists from across the UAE. In a lecture at Al Majaz Amphitheatre, Dr Shaikh Sultan spoke about the roots of Arabic …
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Dubai gym fees second highest in the world
DUBAI: A monthly gym membership in Dubai is the second highest in the world, next only to Tokyo, a leading international bank has found. According to reports, the findings by Deutsche Bank are part of its annual “Mapping the world’s prices” survey …
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New scam using fake Dubai hospital targets jobseekers
Dubai: At first blush, and even at second, Maris Hospital ticks all the right boxes: multi-specialty clinics across key locations in Dubai, state-of-the art facilities, glowing patient testimonials, tie-ups with leading insurance providers and a team of …
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UAE retailers rule out shortage of vegetables
Dubai: Retailers have allayed fears of a shortage of fruits and vegetables popular among the expat community of Keralites following a ban on their imports from the Nipah virus-hit Indian state. The UAE on Tuesday announced the ban on imports of fresh …
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Report: UAE activist sentenced to 10 years for online posts
The Dubai-based Gulf News reported on Wednesday that the defendant, identified as “AMS” by his initials, will also be under probation for three years after prison. Gulf News says Mansoor, who had a court-appointed lawyer, was convicted on Tuesday of …
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UAE import ban hits 100 tonnes of Kerala produce
Shortly after the ban was announced, Indian Ambassador to the UAE Navdeep Singh Suri told Gulf News that the embassy has taken up the matter with the UAE. “We have taken up the matter with the relevant authorities in the government of UAE who have …
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