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The Dubai developer Deyaar says it is “cautiously optimistic” about the year ahead despite reporting a 25.8% decline in profits for 2016. The company said it made a net profit of AED 216 million last year, compared to AED 291 million in 2015 …
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The plant, located at the ABB offices in Dubai, is one of the largest of its kind in the region ABB’s new 315 kilowatt (kW) solar power plant, one of the largest of its kind in the region, was inaugurated by Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai …
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The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and deputy supreme commander of the armed forces of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived on an official visit to India on Tuesday afternoon. The Crown Prince who will be the Chief Guest for …
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Dubai: The UAE is ranked first in the Arab world and among top 25 countries around the world in 2017 for the efficiency of its judicial system. The National Agenda Index pointed out that the UAE achieved those ranks in the ‘Ease of doing business …
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manufacturing and energy sectors due to the visit of Abu Dhabi Crown Prince,” Gary Dugan, chief investment officer at Emirates NBD, told Gulf News. He said India has been focusing on developing its manufacturing sector through Make in India initiative …
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New Delhi: A contingent of 179 UAE soldiers will lead the Indian Republic Day parade this year. The UAE has sent 195 soldiers, 15 officers and 15 support staff. Of these, 144 soldiers and 35 band members will be part of the parade, said Maj Gen Rajesh …
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Dubai remains home to the world’s busiest international airport after seeing 83.6 million passengers in 2016. However, the figures released on Tuesday by Dubai International Airport fall short of an estimate of 85 million …
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it will symbolise the UAE’s trust in India and “our global image as a peace-loving nation,” a former defence official told Gulf News on Monday. “The march will reflect the UAE’s love towards India as way of giving back [for what India gave to the …
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A state-owned newspaper in Dubai is reporting that authorities are investigating a centre for the disabled after it hosted and publicized a visit by Kim Kardashian West. A story in Tuesday’s edition of Emarat Al Youm says the …
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Dubai: The UAE is the world’s best place for Muslim tourists, ahead of Malaysia and Turkey, according to new think tank data. Data revealed in the 2016-2017 Global Islamic Economy Report, measured the level of facilities that are Halal — permitted in …
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Firefighters in Dubai are set to become even more like superheros with the introduction of jetpacks. Dubai Civil Defence recently launched the Dolphin, a jetski equipped with a jetpack and fire hose which will allow firefighters easy access to fires on …
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Dubai is now taking firefighting techniques to new heights — literally. Further cementing its reputation as one of the world’s most technologically advanced cities, Dubai has invested in water jetpack systems for firefighting. A video released by the …
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On Sunday, the 26-year-old Fleetwood topped what could be the strongest field of the year on the European Tour to win the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship by a shot. His swing held up in the most trying of circumstances in the final round, with major champions …
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – New fire safety rules have come to Dubai after a series of skyscraper fires that marred its futuristic skyline, but authorities offered few details Sunday about how they’ll force owners to replace flammable siding with …
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UAE President Shaikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan visits India and held meeting with Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and signed a cultural agreement along with various other agreements. Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi paid a two-day visit to the UAE …
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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Tommy Fleetwood broke free from a pack of contenders containing three major champions to win the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship by one shot on Sunday, ending the Englishman’s 3 1/2-year wait for a second European Tour title.
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Abu Dhabi: A strategic partnership agreement has been signed in … with the aim of beginning construction in at least one region within the next three months,” Gresta told Gulf News. “What makes our approach different is that we have already acquired …
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