The UAE foreign ministry issued a statement on the state news agency WAM to protest Sunday’s incident. “Money allocated to support the Somali army and trainees was seized at gunpoint by Somali security personnel, who disrespected some members of the …
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UAE condemns Somalia’s decision to impound cash ‘allocated to support army’
The Saudi owned Al Arabiya news channel reports that the UAE foreign ministry has issued a statement saying the move by the Somali authorities was ‘illegal and contradicted diplomatic norms and traditions’. “The United Arab Emirates deplores this …
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UAE approves plan for new equal pay law
The UAE Cabinet has approved the issuance of legislation to ensure equal pay for men and women working in the country. According to state news agency WAM, the Law on Equal Wages and Salaries for Men and Women will ensure that women have equal opportunities …
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Banking shares in favour as UAE indices extend gains
“Emaar Development has yet to announce news on its dividend distribution which is why the stock has been lagging for sometime following its mother company’s dramatic drop; however it could see some light soon,” the note said. The Abu Dhabi Securities …
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UAE denounces Somalia’s holding of its civilian aircraft, seizing money
The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday denounced Somalia’s seizure of a civilian aircraft this week and money on board, according to a statement on the state news agency WAM. “Money allocated to support the Somali army and trainees was seized at gunpoint by …
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UAE cabinet approves new equal wages law
reported state news agency Wam. Announcing the cabinet decision, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, said that since the Founding Father of the UAE, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan …
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UAE Denounces Somalia Seizure of Its Plane, Cash
DUBAI (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates on Tuesday denounced Somalia’s seizure of a civilian aircraft this week and its seizure of money on board, according to a statement on the state news agency WAM. “Money allocated to support the Somali army and …
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UAE, Georgia discuss bilateral relations, global developments
UAE state news agency WAM reported. The two leaders discussed relations of “cooperation and friendship” between the UAE and Georgia, and the means of supporting and developing it to achieve their common interests. During the meeting, Sheikh Mohamed and …
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UAE’s ADNOC launches oil and gas exploration round
ADNOC is to maintain a 60 percent share during the production phase, he said at a news event in Abu Dhabi to announce the bidding round.
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Accident in Dubai? Your smart number plate will soon alert police, ambulance
… at the World Government Summit in February this year will begin their road trials in Dubai by the end of this year, a senior RTA official told Gulf News. The innovative public transport vehicles that the RTA is looking at as one of its last mile …
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Emirates Sets New Record With Over 1 Million Wi-Fi Connections on Board in March
The route with the most Wi-Fi connections in March was EK215 from Dubai to Los Angeles with over 6,000 customers connecting in flight. Emirates has been at the forefront of innovation with connectivity and inflight entertainment on board. It was the first …
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Emirates announces new record of over 1 million Wi-Fi connections made on board its flights in March
Dubai, UAE, 2018-Apr-10 — /Travel PR News/ — Emirates has set a new record with over 1 million Wi-Fi connections made on board its flights in March alone. During the month, 1,037,016 Emirates customers connected to the internet during their flight.
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Dubai traders in $200m scam sentenced to 500 years in prison
and global asset freezes are expected to continue in the UAE, India, Australia, Canada, British Virgin Islands and the US, while about 25 bank accounts have been emptied and frozen. “It sends a very strong message. Financial crime not only destroys the …
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Abu Dhabi Plans First Competitive Tender for Oil, Gas Blocks
Bidding for four onshore and two offshore blocks will probably be completed by October, and Adnoc should select the winners by the end of the year, Chief Executive Officer Sultan Ahmed Al Jaber said Tuesday at a news conference in Abu Dhabi. The partners …
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Abu Dhabi Launches Six Historic Oil and Gas Licensing Opportunities
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced, today, as part of Abu Dhabi’s first ever block licensing strategy and on behalf of the Supreme Petroleum Council (SPC), the details of the initial round of six geographical oil and gas blocks open for …
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Dubai to launch digital vehicle number plates
Drivers in Dubai may soon be using digital number plates under new plans. In a trial starting next month, vehicles will be fitted with smart plates with digital screens, GPS and transmitters. The new plates will be able to inform emergency services if a …
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Abu Dhabi’s real estate market seen nearing bottom
said Cluttons in its ‘Abu Dhabi Property Market Outlook’ report for Spring 2018. Sea facing villas on Saadiyat Island for instance, which remain the most expensive residential property type in the capital at Dh1,700 per sq ft, have seen no movement in …
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