Brigadier Hamid Saeed Al Afrit, Deputy Director General of Security and Ports at Abu Dhabi Police, urged the public to desist from practices that may lead to material losses, environment pollution, or fires and put the safety of the community and property …
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Arab states don’t seek ‘regime change’ in Qatar, says UAE official
A top United Arab Emirates official said Saturday the Arab countries isolating Qatar do not seek to force out the country’s leadership over allegations it supports extremist ideology but are willing to cut ties altogether if it does not agree to their demands.
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UAE: Arab states don’t seek ‘regime change’ in Qatar
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A top United Arab Emirates official said Saturday the Arab countries isolating Qatar do not seek to force out the country’s leadership over allegations it supports extremist ideology but are willing to cut ties altogether if …
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UAE sees ‘parting of ways’ if Qatar does not accept Arab demands
DUBAI (Reuters) – A senior United Arab Emirates official said on Saturday that if Qatar did not accept an ultimatum issued by fellow Arab states which imposed a boycott this month on the tiny Gulf Arab nation, there would be a “parting of ways”. The 13 …
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Yemen to probe alleged interrogation abuses by UAE, US
Yemen’s internationally-recognized government on Saturday ordered the creation of a committee to investigate allegations of human rights violations, following reports that U.S. military interrogators worked with forces from the United Arab Emirates who are …
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Dubai real estate transactions up 25pc in Q1
The Dubai property sector has witnessed solid growth in the first quarter with about 25 per cent increase in overall transactional activity in the real estate sector during the period, said Sultan Butti Bin Mejren, the director general of the Dubai Land …
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Dubai Properties to Regale Visitors at Jumeirah Beach Residence With Family Entertainment During Eid Al Fitr
This Eid Al Fitr, Dubai Properties is bringing a spectacular celebration to the streets of Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR). From 25 to 27 June 2017, live performances and family-focused activities are set to entertain residents and visitors at the vibrant …
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Dubai’s residential off-plan sales boom to continue
The boom in Dubai’s residential off-plan sales will continue at least until year-end as buyers take advantage of less onerous payment plans and a greater choice of projects, said Propertyfinder Group, a leading real estate listings portal in the Middle East.
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Emaar Properties names Jain group CEO
Dubai’s Emaar Properties, a leading property developer and builder of the world’s tallest tower Burj Khalifa, has appointed Amit Jain, as the new group chief executive officer. An industry veteran, Jain has over 20 years of experience in senior positions …
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Why sustainability is important for SMEs in the UAE
Much effort is being placed into diversifying the country’s economy away from oil by 2021 to create a business environment that ensures economic and social stability. In February, the Dubai Supreme Council of Energy announced the launch of the private …
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Should you regularly change health insurance brokers in the UAE?
Let’s look at that in more detail and see how your business can benefit. There are plenty of registered insurance brokers out there – 157 in the UAE alone at the last count – so you’re not stuck for choice. Some will be good advisors, some bad.
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Eight Abu Dhabi princesses are convicted of human trafficking over the way they treated servants in Brussels luxury hotel
Eight Abu Dhabi princesses have been convicted of human trafficking over the way they treated servants in a luxury hotel at Brussels. The women were handed 15-month suspended sentences for human trafficking and degrading treatment at a court in the Belgian …
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Abu Dhabi Police urge people to follow safety instructions during Eid
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police (ADP) have called on the public to follow safety instructions during Eid Al Fitr holiday. Police also urged the public to take all precautionary safety measures in places such as parks and malls as well as other places where …
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Toxic spill turns marina bright ORANGE: Water changes colour in Dubai dock after builders’ blunder
A huge section of Dubai Marina turned orange after what is thought to be a spillage caused the water to change colour. The mysterious transformation happened on Thursday and inspectors were still scratching their heads on Friday trying to work out how …
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UAE denies running secret prisons in Yemen
Dubai: The UAE has rejected a recent report by the Associated Press claiming the existence of UAE-run secret prisons in southern Yemen. “What has been mentioned in the report is completely untrue and is just a political manoeuvre by Al Houthi militias to …
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UAE princesses guilty of servant abuse in Belgium
These are external links and will open in a new window Eight princesses from the UAE have been convicted of human trafficking and degrading treatment of their servants by a Brussels court. They were given 15-month suspended jail terms and ordered to pay …
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Dubai Marina water turns orange, causes ripples of concern
Dubai: A Dubai Municipality team was called in to check a stretch of Dubai Marina after the water turned orange since Thursday afternoon, causing concerns among residents. Several residents took to social media after seeing the strange phenomenon that …
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