Dubai: The 119-hectare wildlife sanctuary project in Dubai is almost ready, and municipality officials have already taken a tour. Dubai Municipality posted a video on social networking sites of Eng. Hussain Nasser Lootah, Director General of the …
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Dubai Municipality quashed 60 social media rumours in two years
The municipality verified 15 rumours in 2015 after the launch of the ‘Confirmed News’ service on July 23 that year, said Khater Hassan Al Nuaimi, director of Customer Relations and Partners Department in Dubai Municipality. In 2016, the number of …
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Sask. graphic designer represents Canada at WordSkills competition in Abu Dhabi
The 2017 WorldSkills competition in Abu Dhabi was an incredibly experience for Saskatchewan graphic designer Kyla Henry. Last month, the 21-year-old went up against 28 other competitors in graphic design technology, testing their abilities in the areas of …
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Promoted: Abu Dhabi Grand Prix preview with F1 Experiences
The Abu Dhabi GP is one of the most spectacular on the calendar … limit from 15 to 25 stories – or subscribe today and get unlimited access. Get unlimited news Full access to our news and in-depth Autosport Plus features – all in an ad-free enviroment.
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Sea Shepherd eco group drops anchor in UAE
Natalie Banks, Managing Director, Sea Shepherd UAE, told Gulf News on Monday that the new chapter will work to promote marine conservation in Gulf waters and is backed by an energetic bank of global staff and volunteers. “It’s an exciting time to be …
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Watch: Van goes up in flames in Dubai
Fire crews from the Dubai Civil Defence were seen fighting the blaze early in the afternoon. A Dubai Civil Defence (DCD) spokesperson told Gulf News they received the fire alert about the incident at 1.02pm and the first responders reached the site at 1.09pm.
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2,414 food outlets in Dubai get A-plus rating
Dubai: Crossing all expectations, 2,414 high-risk food establishments in Dubai have received A+ rating in the inspections conducted during the nine months of 2017. The inspections were carried out by the Food Inspection Section at the Food Safety …
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Sharjah Police honour Pakistani man who caught thief
Sharjah: A Pakistani man who caught a thief who snatched a gold chain from the neck of an Asian woman was honoured by Sharjah Police on Sunday. Abdulahad Abdulqayoum protected the victim and restrained the thief until the police arrived and took him into …
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UAE sets new Guinness World Record
Abu Dhabi: The UAE set a new world record at the Zayed Sports City … of sites they access and explain to them its uses and abuses, she said. Speaking to Gulf News Samer Khallouf, head of records management team of Guinness World Records of Middle East …
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Now playing: Cinema nostalgia in UAE
Gulf News spoke with residents on their going to the movies experiences. Mohammad Omar Zameer, a British legal consultant in Dubai, recalls his teenage years when he would buy new clothes for new shows at the cinema. Now 41, Zameer said he misses those …
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UAE makes huge strides in combating climate change
Dubai: The UAE has made significant progress in combating climate change impacts through its renewable energy projects and several other key initiatives, a UAE minister said at a UN conference. Dr Thani Ahmad Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and …
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UAE movie-goers share their views
“The ticket prices in Abu Dhabi and England are almost the same. Dh35 for a movie is not that much. I go to the movies almost every second or third week.”
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Commemorative stamps issued showing UAE tourist landmarks
Dubai: Emirates Post Group has issued a set of commemorative stamps for tourist landmarks in UAE for the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development (2017) in cooperation with World Tourism Organisation and Universal Postal Union. Abdullah …
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Rose takes 1-shot lead into final round at Dubai
Justin Rose will take a one-shot lead into the final day of the season-ending Tour Championship as he attempts to win a third straight title on the European Tour and a second career Race to Dubai crown. The 37-year-old Rose made a gutsy par save on the …
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Nominations open for UAE Pioneers Award 2017
A call has gone out to citizens and residents to nominate UAE pioneers in philanthropy to mark the 46th National Day and the Year of Giving. The UAE Pioneers Award 2017 will fete 46 Emirati selfless philanthropists in a ceremony to be held on November 28 …
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Multiplexes and cinema halls in UAE
Dh30-Dh35 is the price of standard movie tickets in the UAE. For a family of four, popcorn and water can cost anywhere between Dh55 and Dh65, in total, on average. On average, the total spend on a movie night out (tickets plus refreshments) for a family of …
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Dubai Fitness Challenge: Nakheel staff scale Jebel Jais
Dubai: Taking the Dubai Fitness Challenge to the next level, Nakheel staff scaled the UAE’s tallest peak of Jebel Jais, culminating the company’s monthlong line up of sports activities. Ascending 1,900 metres, 300 staff of Nakheel hiked for 15 …
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