Dubai, the glittering city of superlatives, has announced plans to build the world’s first underwater luxury resort, modeled after the mystical city of Venice. To be located 4km offshore from Dubai’s mainland, the US$680 million Floating Venice will …
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Relaxation in visa regime will boost Indo-UAE ties: Envoy
will be eligible to obtain a UAE visa on arrival, he said. Hopefully, there would be more measures in days to come to further improve the long-term strategic partnership between the two countries, the envoy said. Get latest news & live updates on the go on …
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UAE spirit of the union highlighted
according to UAE News Agency (WAM). The show will also emphasise the readiness, courage and professionalism of the armed forces to confront regional threats and all forms of challenges that may face the state and other GCC and Arab countries. This is …
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After Venice sinks, you can visit it in Dubai
A replica of the northern Italian city of Venice is being constructed in the Middle Eastern capitol city of Dubai and is expected to be ready for visitors in 2020. The miniature version of The Floating City will literally float two-and-a-half miles off the …
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After the expo: What happens when Dubai’s global extravaganza is over?
The Dubai World Trade Center Conference and Exhibition Center will … Siemens has already agreed to build a new logistics hub in District 2020 according to local news, as well as consultancy firm Accenture. Located one metro stop away from Al Maktoum …
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Dubai property market not so hot
Dubai itself is a brand and we believe in our team and all the planning done. So, we did our homework well and we’re ready for the test.” The downturn hasn’t been bad news for everyone though. China State Construction Engineering Corporation says it’s …
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The Latest: Dubai’s ruler sending plane loaded with tents
The Latest on violence in Myanmar’s Rakhine state and the flood of ethnic Rohingya refugees into Bangladesh (all times local): 1:30 p.m. Dubai’s ruler is sending a Boeing 747 cargo plane loaded with tents to shelter Rohingya refugees in Bangladesh.
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New support centre in Sharjah for Indians in distress
The Sharjah Centre on the 22nd floor of Damas Tower (Burj 2000) opposite the Central Post Office is the second office of the IWRC in the UAE after the one in Dubai that currently caters to Indians in all seven emirates. As first reported by Gulf News in …
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UAE provides humanitarian relief to displaced Rohingyas
according to UAE News Agency (WAM). The ERC said it was keen to provide humanitarian and relief assistance to those most in need around the world without any discrimination, and its contributions to relief Rohingya minority especially women and children …
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Over 1,000 fake job offers for Indians busted in UAE
Sharjah: More than 1,000 bogus job offers have been busted this year by the Indian Workers Resource Centre (IWRC) working under the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi, officials said on Sunday. Speaking at the opening of the second IWRC office in Sharjah on …
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UAE parents speak on cost of school uniforms
How can this expense be justified?” – M.A., an Abu Dhabi-based British homemaker. Her children attend two of the most expensive British curriculum private schools in the capital.
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Ruler of United Arab Emirates returns home after trip abroad
The ruler of the United Arab Emirates has returned to his country after a private trip. The state-run WAM news agency reported Sunday that Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan had returned home from a trip that began July 1, without elaborating. Sheikh …
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Camel-racing, modern art in UAE
Favourite destination: For many, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is synonymous with oil, iconic skyscrapers, mega malls and beach resorts. However, there are many surprises to be discovered in the seven emirates forming the country, and Abu Dhabi …
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China and UAE to Boost Trade
The 6th session of the UAE-China Joint Economic Committee held in China’s capital of Beijing, has concluded with the two sides reporting their achievements in the development of cooperative frameworks in several vital areas of common interest.
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Sharjah family suicide pact: 3 dead
Sharjah: Sharjah Police confirmed to Gulf News that the deaths of three people in a hotel apartment in Sharjah on August 29 was the result of suicide. The incident, described by the police as a group suicide attempt, involved a man, a woman and a youth …
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79 traffic patrols in Sharjah as school year begins on Sunday
Sharjah: Sharjah Police have put out a new traffic plan to regulate traffic as the new academic year begins on Sunday. Major Mohammad Alai Al Naqbi, director of the traffic and patrol department at Sharjah Police, said 79 traffic patrols have been assigned …
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Sharjah suicide case: Foreign Ministry seeks a detailed report
The Foreign Ministry has called for a report on the alleged suicide by a Sri Lankan family in an apartment complex in Sharjah. The report has been called from the Sri Lankan Consular Office, located in Dubai. Gulf News reported recently that a 55-year-old …
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