ABU DHABI: Kannur native Kunhi Moideen is one among the good number of Malayalis who chose to leave their state and head to UAE in the late 70s. However, on Monday, Moideen was on cloud nine when he was given a farewell by Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al …
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Sharjah to host Gulf Pottery Forum 2018
Sharjah, Jan. 25 (BNA): Sharjah Institute for Heritage (SIH … and the Gulf communities in general, according to UAE News Agency (WAM). Pottery is an important part of Emirati heritage and remains a noble and withstanding profession, which is celebrated …
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Dubai cheating case: After Kodiyeri, another LDF MLA feels the ‘son-heat’
Kollam: Close on the heels of the allegations of cheating leveled by a Dubai firm against CPM state secretary Kodiyeri Balakrishnan’s son Binoy Kodiyeri, a similar case of financial fraud has surfaced against Sreejith, son of Chavara MLA Vijayan Pillai …
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‘UAE Indians are the largest NRI community in world’
Indian Ambassador to the UAE, told Gulf News in an interview on Wednesday. He quoted the figure from the 2017 International Migration Report of the International Organisation of Migrants (IOM), a UN agency. I want to say what a privilege it is to be India …
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Kerala leader’s son fined Dh60,000 in Dubai bounced cheque cases
who is facing allegations of cheating a Dubai company to the tune of Dh7 million, was fined Dh60,000 in two bounced cheque cases last year, Gulf News can reveal. Court sources confirmed that the defendant, Binoy Vinodini Balakrishnan — son of the state …
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Dubai’s new record: Largest human maze
Dubai: Dubai has done it again … Was the maze too much to handle? Watch how the Gulf News social media team gave it a shot!
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Dubai chef who molested girl to spend seven years in jail
Dubai: A chef who lured a seven-year-old girl to a building’s staircase and abused her sexually lost his appeal on Wednesday and will spend seven years in jail. The girl was going to play with children in a games area of a residential tower at the …
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McIlroy’s expectations on the rise ahead of Dubai tournament
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A few days after finishing tied for third in his comeback tournament, Rory McIlroy’s expectations are on the rise. The 28-year-old Northern Irishman ended his injury-plagued 2017 season early, but he shot 18-under last …
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Defending champions Tola and Degefa face tough test at Dubai Marathon | iaaf.org
Twelve months ago, the Ethiopian pair dominated in Dubai with Tola setting a course record of 2:04:11 – currently the 10th-fastest marathon time in history – and Degefa recording one of the fastest debuts in history with her winning time of 2:22:36.
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Athletics: Champions Line Up For Title Defence At Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon
Dubai (UAE): Defending champions Tamirat Tola and Worknesh Degefa will face a powerful elite field of Olympians and major city Marathon winners with more than 40 international titles between them when the Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon is held on Friday …
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Aloft Palm Jumeirah Hotel Opens in Dubai
Aloft Palm Jumeirah is just 45 minutes from Dubai International Airport (DXB) and 90 minutes from Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH). Aloft Palm Jumeirah is close to numerous attractions that include Aquaventure Waterpark and Skydive Dubai. Marriott …
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Sharjah Public Library starts using ‘Tahseel‘ Smart Receipt System
Sharjah Public Library, SPL, a subsidiary of Sharjah Book Authority, has announced that it has become Sharjah’s first cultural entity to start using the ‘Tahseel’ Smart Receipt System. The move, which follows the launch of SPL’s Digital Library …
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Tommy Fleetwood: Abu Dhabi victory was one for the purists
Plenty of hard work went into his preparations for Abu Dhabi and for his impressive display representing … it’s beyond belief,” he said. The good news for those of us on this side of the pond is that Rahm is vowing to head in this direction later in …
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Dubai Car Free Day expands to other emirates
Dubai: Dubai’s Car Free Day initiative is expanding to include three more emirates this year. Al Ain, Ajman and Ras Al Khaimah municipalities will also participate in the annual environmental campaign of Dubai Municipality, Hussain Nasser Lootah …
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Oscar-nominated ‘Ajami’ to show in Abu Dhabi
The 2009 Arab film Ajami, which was nominated for the 82nd Academy Awards in the Foreign Language Film category, will show at The Arts Centre of NYU Abu Dhabi on February 6. The 7pm screening — running for two hours with English subtitles — will take …
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Abu Dhabi’s Latest Corniche Project A’L BAHAR On Track For Q1 2018 Opening 80% Of Entertainment And F&B Outlets Leased
Delivering on the capital’s vision of offering unique experiences for residents and visitors, Miral, Abu Dhabi’s creator of tomorrow’s destinations, revealed last month that the 80,000-sqm mixed-use development will offer a total of 48 retail spaces …
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It’s Binoy Kodiyeri: CPM Kerala chief’s son accused of cheating in Dubai
New Delhi: In a major blow to the ruling CPM in Kerala, party state secretary Kodiyeri Balakrishnan’s elder son Binoy has been accused of cheating a Dubai-based travel and tourism firm of Rs 13 crore. Manorama News on Wednesday aired visuals of a copy of …
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