Sharjah: Al Qasimia University in Sharjah is celebrating Sharjah’s selection as the World Book Capital 2019 by Unesco. Speaking to Sharjah Government Media Bureau, Dr Rashad Salem, the university’s chancellor, underscored the role played by His …
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Abu Dhabi Ports in Talks for Africa Deal; Signs China Accord
Abu Dhabi Ports is discussing a possible deal in Africa to take advantage of the continent’s growing trade with Asia, Chief Executive Officer Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi said, as the government-run terminal operator got a $300 million investment from China.
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UAE expats decry ‘job discrimination’
Dubai: Some UAE expatriates have lashed out at a career listings … You cannot view this page again,” the message sent to Hillal reads. Contacted by Gulf News, Hillal said she found the hiring agency rather offensive and racist towards Filipinos in …
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Egg and sperm freezing growing among unmarried in UAE
Abu Dhabi: A growing number of unmarried individuals in the UAE … this is also supported by better technology that makes the freezing process more effective, doctors told Gulf News. “Just during the past three months, 15 individuals have chosen to …
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Musanada completes $12m hospital expansion in Abu Dhabi
Musanada aims to hand over the structure to Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (Seha) in Q3 2017, UAE news agency, WAM, reported. Spanning 2,800m 2, the project’s scope included the hospital’s trauma centre and fast-track preliminary examination centre.
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Sharjah airport smart gates reduce departure time
Sharjah: More than 850,000 passengers have passed through the 16 smart gates at Sharjah International Airport’s departure and arrival terminals in the last nine months with interactive features enabling travellers to clear passport control within 20 seco …
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Dubai developer Nakheel targets growth in recurring revenue
DUBAI (Reuters) – Property developer Nakheel wants recurring income to increase to more than 50 percent of all revenue by 2021 as it opens more shopping malls in Dubai, its chairman told Reuters. Nakheel, the developer of the palm shaped islands in the …
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Muslim council of elders to meet in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: The Muslim Council of Elders will hold an emergency meeting in Abu Dhabi on Monday to discuss ways necessary to halt Israel’s escalation against Al Aqsa Mosque and Palestinian worshippers. Dr. Ahmad Al Tayyib, Grand Imam of Al Azhar Al Sharif …
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What are the top 3 complaints of Dubai residents?
Dubai: If you’ve got a problem and want to report it to authorities, Dubai Municipality will be able to steer you in the right direction. Since January 2017, Dubai Municipality receives over 2,200 queries and complaints a day. That’s over 400,000 calls …
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Yana loves to work at her ‘edible garden’ at her Dubai villa
Dubai: Yana Samir, whose blog on her home farming experience is now helping several residents in the UAE enjoy the fruits of labour, was first exposed to the beauty of nature and gardening as a child growing up in Russia. “I spent most of my summer …
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Arab states expected to impose more sanctions on Qatar: newspaper
DUBAI (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia … without giving any further details. Bahrain’s state news agency BNA said on Saturday that King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa had hailed cooperation between the four countries in fighting terrorism. Diplomatic efforts led …
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How Sharjah-based teacher started her garden to get organic food
Dubai: Shaima Al Sewari, a Yemeni teacher at the American School of Creative Science in Sharjah, had two main reasons to start vegetable farming. “The first was to start my own garden and to learn the process.” The second was her desire to eat organic …
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Sharjah airport logs 5.5m passengers in H1
A total of 5.5 million passengers passed through Sharjah International Airport (SIA … to the 821,230 passengers during the same month last year, reported Emirates news agency Wam, citing an SIA statement. The aircraft movement increased to more than …
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How to grow your own vegetable garden in UAE
Growing an ‘edible garden’ at Dubai villa Farming revolution spreads in Dubai A variety of produce on Dubai winner’s balcony How Sharjah-based teacher started her garden “If you put in extra effort, you can even grow banana and papaya in the …
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More direct international flights to Sohar Airport
three flights for Air Arabia from and to Sharjah International Airport in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), and three flights for Qatar Airways from and to Doha International Airport in Qatar.
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UAE- Sharjah Ladies Club launches Huwiyyati Award for painting, photography
SHARJAH, 28th July, 2017 (WAM) — Sharjah Ladies Club, SLC, a branch of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs, has launched the Huwiyyati Award for painting and photography. Among the SLC’s numerous initiatives for the cultural growth and overall …
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Al Gore: ‘The rich have subverted all reason’
This isn’t news for Gore. He has multiple high-level links to Silicon … I’ve been in Sweden, the Netherlands, Sharjah, then let’s see, San Francisco, New York, Los Angeles. Where else?” he asks his assistant. “Vegas,” she says.
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