In addition to the UAE’s space and AI push, Bloomberg News says that the Saudis signed a pact with Russia in 2015 for cooperation on space exploration. Abu Dhabi is an investor in Richard Branson’s space tourism venture, Virgin Galactic.
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UAE on the verge of splitting Yemen in two
After a tumultuous marriage of more than 27 years, South Yemen appears to be edging closer to divorcing the north in a move politically and financially sponsored by the oil-rich United Arab Emirates (UAE). In the southern coastal city of Aden, unified …
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UAE foreign minister receives Pacific counterparts
According to the UAE News Agency (WAM), Shaikh Abdulla met Rimbink Pato, Foreign Minister of Papua New Guinea, Baron Waqa, Foreign Minister of Nauru, Taukelina Finikaso, Foreign Minister of Tuvalu, and Milner Tozaka, Foreign Minister of the Solomon Islands.
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UAE to have a lasting legacy against blood diamonds
The UAE’s year-long chairmanship of the Kimberley Process (KP) will have a lasting impact in the struggle against the trade in blood diamonds, says Stephane Fischler, acting president of the World Diamond Council (WDC). The Kimberley Process is the …
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UAE looking for a technological leap
Abu Dhabi: The UAE is looking for another great technological leap forward in a world in which cars drive themselves, machines recognise people, and humanoids travel unattended, performing everything from mundane factory tasks to emergency rescue …
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63 warnings issued for unsightly dish antennas in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: In a drive to maintain the city’s aesthetic image, the Municipality of Abu Dhabi City at the Department of Urban Planning and Municipalities has issued 63 warnings against haphazardly installed satellite dishes in Musaffah Industrial Area.
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Sharjah book fair honours Egypt’s former culture minister
Sharjah: Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) on Saturday announced that Dr Mohammad Sabir Arab, Egypt’s former minister of culture, is its Cultural Personality of the Year for 2017. The selection of the Arab luminary for the 36th edition of the fair …
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Girl, 16, dies in Dubai accident
… speed made by a four-wheel-drive vehicle — as shown on road skid marks in Dubai — has claimed the life of 16-year-old girl, traffic police confirmed to Gulf News on Saturday. It was the first known fatal accident on Dubai’s Shaikh Mohammad Bin …
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Emaar contributes another $16m to UAE talent fund
Emaar Properties has announced an additional contribution of AED62 million ($16.8 million) to Sandooq Al Watan, the philanthropic fund set up by Emirati entrepreneurs and the private sector to nurture UAE youth talents. One of the largest contributors to …
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Why the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is the perfect event for chartering a luxury yacht
The Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is the final event in the Formula One calendar and runs from the 24th-26th November. Racing takes place at the Yas Marina track from late afternoon into the early evening as spectators watch on from their stalls – or their …
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Remit to India in under 60 secs: UAE bank reveals new app
The launch is one of the initiatives under Emirates Islamic’s digitalisation drive to address the growing needs of digital savvy customers in the UAE, it said in a statement. The redesigned Emirate Islamic mobile banking app includes over 25 new services …
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Sharjah Police’s forensic lab has many breakthroughs to its credit
Sharjah: Sharjah Police are working on building a DNA database with information on detainees and criminals. Details of police employees will also be included in the database so that, if necessary, they could be excluded during investigations into crimes …
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Three-year countdown to Expo 2020 Dubai begins
Dubai: The three-year countdown to Expo 2020 Dubai officially began on Friday night in Jumeirah, giving residents and visitors a glimpse of what would happen once the world converges on Dubai for the important global gathering. The UAE will host the Expo …
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WorldSkills Team Canada 2017 Achieves Excellence at 44th WorldSkills Competition, in Abu Dhabi
WorldSkills Team Canada 2017 awarded with 1 Medal and 13 Medallions of Excellence WorldSkills Team Canada 2017 is made up of 31 young skills champions, including 22 males and 9 females, ranging in age from 16-24, from across the country. This talented …
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Dubai Fitness Challenge kicks off
Dubai: The inaugural Dubai Fitness Challenge was off to a good … I want to see the difference after 30 days,” she told Gulf News. Others came just to enjoy the group workout, like Kristina Elvira. “I’m off today so I just came here to exercise.
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85% of UAE employees ‘not engaged’ in their jobs: Gallup
Dubai: Engaged and happy workers are a crucial ingredient for the success of a business. When employees feel good and care about their jobs, there’s a great chance the company will make more money, and there will be less people walking out the door.
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New UAE cabinet revealed after government reshuffle
UAE Vice President and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has announced a major reshuffle of the country’s government. The new cabinet- the 13th in the UAE- is set to have several new portfolios with young Emiratis appointed to the …
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