Dubai, Jan 4: St Mary’s Mangalorean Community (SMMC) Dubai has announced this year’s first mega event ‘SMMC Sports Cup – 2017’. A friendly, one-day indoor cricket and throwball tournament will take place at the Sprite Insportz Sports Club Dubai on …
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UAE Abu Dhabi team reveals its new colours
The UAE Abu Dhabi team has revealed its new colours and ambitions for the future at a presentation in Abu Dhabi. Rui Costa, Louis Meintjes, Filippo Ganna, Matej Mohoric, Andrea Guardini and UAE rider Youssef Mirza were at the presentation and showed off …
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Abu Dhabi, hurt by low oil prices, backdates new rental fees
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – A state-owned newspaper in Abu Dhabi is reporting the emirate’s new charge on foreigners renting homes will be backdated to February of last year — meaning a big initial bill for new tenants. The decision, reported …
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UAE on track with its national health agenda
Dubai: The UAE enjoys the lowest exposure to health problems globally, according to the results of health indicators announced by the UAE government on Tuesday. The health indicators predicate the National Agenda goals and the UAE’s vision 2021 and aim …
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The Latest: UAE warns citizens on Turkey travel after attack
ISTANBUL – The Latest on the manhunt for the Istanbul nightclub attacker and the aftermath of the massacre (all times local): 10:50 a.m. The United Arab Emirates has warned its citizens not to travel to Turkey following the attack on an Istanbul …
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More than 6,687 inspections target abandoned vehicles in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Municipality confiscated more than 1,200 abandoned vehicles in the capital and issued almost 5,000 warnings to motorists and 102 fines in 2016. The civic body, in coordination with its branches, carried out more than 6,687 inspection …
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Dubai golf club shows pitfalls of Donald Trump presidency: AP
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The decorative clock bearing the name of America’s incoming 45th president has yet to start at the Trump International Golf Club in Dubai, but the developers behind the project already are counting the money they’ve made. The …
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TDU debut for new WorldTour team UAE Abu Dhabi
THE new UAE Abu Dhabi team will make its UCI WorldTour debut at this month’s Santos Tour Down Under — but it won’t be going into the race “blind”. Five members of the fledgling unit have raced in Adelaide with other teams. Englishman Ben Swift …
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Swift to make UAE Abu Dhabi debut at People's Choice Classic
Ben Swift will make his debut for the UAE Abu Dhabi team at the People’s Choice Classic and then the Tour Down Under later this month. Swift joined the team over the winter on a two-year contract after six seasons with Team Sky. Swift leaves Team Sky for …
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UAE, Eritrean cooperation discussed
Abu Dhabi, Jan. 2(BNA): Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces Shaikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan today received Eritrean President Isaias Afewerki and discussed ways of enhancing ties of friendship and co-operation to …
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Dubai Future Accelerators expands with second cycle
Dubai: Dubai Future Accelerators is launching its second cycle with 11 new global challenges in vital sectors for innovative enterprises, it was announced on Monday. Coinciding with the success of the first cycle of the programme that attracted some of the …
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Why coffee costs so much in Dubai
Dubai: A cappuccino from one of Dubai’s countless cafes costs more on average than in nearly all of the world’s most expensive cities. User-compiled data last year on price comparison site Numbeo, showed that a cappuccino bought in Dubai cost an …
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Nadal bears down on Brisbane after Abu Dhabi high
Abu Dhabi was a good start. I need to continue that way.” Despite his struggles with injury and the recent dominance of Andy Murray and Novak Djokovic, Nadal thinks he can still contend for the Grand Slam titles. “Being here in Brisbane is good news …
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Dubai plans to build large harbor, 135-meter-tall lighthouse
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Dubai’s ruler has announced that the sheikhdom which is home to the world’s tallest skyscraper will build a new 1,400-berth marina and massive lighthouse along its coast. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum made the …
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Accrued municipal fees for 2016 burden to many residents
When contacted, representatives at the ADDC, which is the utility service provider in the emirate of Abu Dhabi, told Gulf News that the charge will be applied monthly from January 2017 onwards. However, charges accrued between March and December last year …
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Abu Dhabi: SDPI leader Ilyas Thumbay calls for unity of Indian secular forces
Abu Dhabi, Jan 2: Abu Dhabi Cultural Society, an NRI outfit of a social organization arranged a reception for SDPI National general secretary, Ilyas Mohammad Thumbay on Friday December 30 at Ruchi Restaurant party hall. The programme was presided over by …
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Dubai rings in 2017 with a dazzling display of fireworks
(Abdul Rahman/Gulf News ) 4.45pm Road closed: Traffic update from Dubai Media Office Traffic Updates: Al Asayel Road has been temporarily closed for traffic #MyDubaiNewYear pic.twitter.com/0n4ZUIbqkK— Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) December 31 …
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