SHARJAH: Experiments for cultivating salt-tolerant plants have started by the Department of Municipal Affairs and Agriculture in Sharjah. Department officials have already paid a series of visits to Al Zubair area accompanied by experts from the …
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Soon: New cycling tracks in these Dubai districts
Areas to be covered: Al Warqaa, Jumeirah Beach, Nad Al Sheba, Expo 2020 site, Downtown, Jebel Ali, Al Quoz, Al Karama, Oud Metha, Hor Al Anz, Al Qusais and Al Barsha Target 2021: 500km of cycle tracks in Dubai. Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and …
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Growing up: Dubai’s real estate evolution
Despite continued declines in rents and property prices, along with the growing spectre of oversupply, experts are noting that in many ways Dubai’s real estate market is maturing and has a bright future ahead as it looks towards Expo 2020 and beyond.
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Thieves hack Dubai car import company’s email address, redirect vehicles abroad
Dubai: A group of thieves hacked an email address of a Dubai-based car export and import company and deceived an auto dealer to deliver four expensive vehicles in a foreign country, Dubai Police said. Police said the company reported to them that they had …
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Dubai to target key Asian, European cities in real estate push
Dubai Land Department (DLD) has revealed that its promotion plan for 2018 will again include major shows in Shanghai, Mumbai, Moscow and London. The promotion plan for the Real Estate Investment Management and Promotion Centre, the department’s …
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Abu Dhabi Championship: Rory McIlroy closes with eagle, sets up huge weekend
Rory McIlroy, Dustin Johnson and Tommy Fleetwood, the premier group at the Abu Dhabi HSBC Golf Championship this week, combined to shoot an 18-under 198 on Friday during Round 2. They blanket the leaderboard and excited the UAE crowds on Friday afternoon.
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UAE may take 10 more years to fully adopt driverless electric vehicles
The same will happen in autonomous vehicles, he said. As Gulf News reported on Wednesday, Masdar, the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, has selected French autonomous vehicle producer Navya to supply the 15-passenger driverless shuttle vehicles to operate …
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Revealed: Emaar’s new Dubai island destination
Emaar said it will launch the sale of Beach Vista homes on January 20. Subscribe to Arabian Business’ newsletter to receive the latest breaking news and business stories in Dubai,the UAE and the GCC straight to your inbox.
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Dubai’s Deyaar posts lower 2017 profits despite revenue jump
Deyaar, listed on the Dubai Financial Market, is majority-owned by Dubai Islamic Bank. Subscribe to Arabian Business’ newsletter to receive the latest breaking news and business stories in Dubai,the UAE and the GCC straight to your inbox.
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World’s first floating kitchen coming to Dubai
Dubai: The world’s first floating kitchen will be coming in the seas of Dubai later this month, taking the concept of food trucks out to the sea and catering to customers on jet skis, boats and yachts. “We started this project back in May of last year …
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Dubai Press Describes EXO And EXO-L As “Polite And Welcoming”
Suho, Chen, Chanyeol, Kai, Baekhyun, Sehun, and Xiumin greeted the local press at the Armani Hotel for the inaugural K-Pop song in The Dubai Fountain performance repertoire — Power. Gulf News even described the boy group and its fans that welcomed them …
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Sharjah Int’l re-opens Duty Free area after major revamp
The revamp includes new internationally-recognised brands, in addition to its original nine stores and extends over a total area of 1,800 square metres, state news agency WAM reported. The renovation project is part of Sharjah International Airport’s …
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Sharjah International Airport Opens Newly Renovated Duty-Free Shops
Sharjah International Airport re-opened its Duty-Free shopping area yesterday, following extensive renovations, attracting internationally-recognised brands, in addition to its original nine stores and extends over a total area of 1800 square meters. The …
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Abu Dhabi kicks off competition for developer on desal mega project
Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority (ADWEA) has requested expressions of interest (EoIs) on a 200 million gallons a day (909,000 m3/d) mega desalination project, reports Emirates news agency WAM. The capacity will comprise two reverse osmosis …
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Under the Patronage and Presence of H.H Ruler of…
The forum aims to come out with a document conveying an Arab vision on the concept of cultural heritage in Arab world Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council, Ruler of Sharjah, ICCROM’s …
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Meet Dubai’s Bint Shaheen, world’s first camel born from frozen sperm
She was strong and was already nibbling and trying to nurse within hours of being born,” Dr Mushtaq Ahmad, one of the veterinarians who worked on the project, told Gulf News during a visit to the centre located in Wadi Safa near Dubai Hills. Dr Jahangir …
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Sharjah, Eagle Hills venture to build three projects worth $735m
Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) and Abu Dhabi developer Eagle Hills have announced the launch of three projects worth Dhs2.7bn ($735.1m) under a new joint venture. Maryam Island, Kalba Waterfront and Palace Al Khan appear to be the …
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