Abu Dhabi: The UAE banking sector has continued to top other GCC (Gulf Cooperative Council) counterparts in terms of assets value in the first half of 2017, with a total value of $723 billion in 48 banks operating in the country, a growth rate of 1.7 per …
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Dubai Economy to bring latest e-services and apps to GITEX
real time response based on the latest information available on the Dubai Economy data bank. The Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection sector will display its ‘IP Gateway’ and ‘Maydani’ initiatives. IP Gateway allows trademark owners anywhere …
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Scot facing jail in Dubai after bumping into a man in a bar appears in court
A Scot facing a three-year jail sentence in Dubai after putting his hand on a man in a bar so he did not “bump and spill drinks”, has appeared in court. Campaign group Detained in Dubai said Jamie Harron, 27, had expected to be arrested at the hearing on …
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British Man Arrested in Dubai For Touching Another Man Inappropriately
Radha informed that she spoke to Jamie and he is under a lot of pressure and stress, reported news.sky.com. A spokesperson from Foreign and Commonwealth Office said that they are in contact with a British man following his arrest in Dubai in July and are …
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Briton appears in Dubai court for touching man in a bar
A British man facing three years in jail in Dubai after touching another man in a bar has appeared in court. Jamie Harron was arrested for public indecency after he briefly put his hand on another man so he did not “bump and spill drinks” in a bar in the city.
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Man in Dubai court over ‘hip touch’ – BBC News
A Scot, who is facing a three-year jail term in Dubai for putting his hand on a man in a bar, has appeared in court. Jamie Harron, from Stirling, was summoned to a hearing on Sunday after he reportedly failed to attend a previous court date in the city.
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‘People should stop visiting that country’ Parents of Scot held in Dubai for ‘public indecency’ say holidaymakers should stay away
The parents of a Scot arrested in Dubai for accidentally touching another man’s hip to avoid bumping into him have warned others to stay away from the country. Jamie Harron from Stirling is facing three years in a UAE jail for “public indecency” after he …
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Coral Dubai Al Barsha Hotel gets new management agreement
Hospitality Management Holding has signed the management agreement to operate the Coral Dubai Al Barsha Hotel. The stunning 5-star property (formerly the Auris Plaza Hotel) is superbly located in the heart of Al Barsha within walking distance from the Mall …
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Solar carports project launched in Dubai to drive rooftop solar
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) launched a new project, as part of the Shams Dubai initiative, to install solar carports at authority’s headquarters and the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment building. The project is part of Dewa’s …
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Not Only for the Rich: Dubai Targets Backpackers With $8 a Night
While it’s true that Dubai recently gained renown as the city where tourists splash the most cash, it also has room for backpackers — starting at $8 a night. That includes free use of Wifi, a gym, laundry, common area (called “chill zone)”), balcony and …
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Dubai Police unveil flying, autonomous tech at Gitex 2017
Dubai Police unveiled a number of new technologies that are currently developing at this week’s Gitex 2017. The policing authority revealed a flying police bike, currently at concept stage, that is being developed in partnership with a Russian company.
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Gitex brings latest technology solutions to Dubai
The five-day Gitex Technology Week is showcasing live demonstrations of next-generation technology solutions from governments and international companies that will transform the Middle East businesses. The 37th edition opened doors on Sunday and was …
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Top fitness events and news in the UAE this season
A new season, a new chance to start a fitness regime. We round-up the latest offers from gyms in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. MMA fighter launches Muay Thai kick-boxing classes at Bodylines Gym at Rose Rayhaan by Rotana, Dubai Professional MMA fighter Rafat Shawe …
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Qudwa Forum in Abu Dhabi: Teachers need more autonomy and training
Abu Dhabi: The lack of autonomy … to address them in order to motivate teachers and make teaching more powerful,” Schleicher told Gulf News. He was speaking on the sidelines of the third annual Qudwa Forum in the capital, which aimed to develop …
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Look out, temperature may fall to 25 degrees today in UAE
The weather is slowly getting better in the UAE with another forecast of fair weather made by the National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology (NCMS). According to their tweet, it will also be partly cloudy today in some areas especially in the eastern …
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Man in Dubai court over ‘hip touch’
These are external links and will open in a new window A Scot, who is facing a three-year jail term in Dubai for putting his hand on a man in a bar, has appeared in court. Jamie Harron, from Stirling, was summoned to a hearing on Sunday after he reportedly …
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Artificial Intelligence to grow exponentially in the UAE
Such percentages are significantly higher than the global average, according to Accenture’s Technology Vision 2017 report, which surveyed digital trends across 31 countries worldwide between November and January. Interactions between UAE residents and AI …
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