Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid and Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed with Al Junaibi family during the award presentation ceremony for UAE Pioneers. Abdul Rahman/Gulf News Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed said: “I am very grateful to my brother, [Shaikh] Mohammad Bin …
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Abu Dhabi now grants visa on arrival within 30 minutes
transit visa to visitors of all nationalities travelling through the Abu Dhabi International Airport, Gulf News reported. The announcement was made by the Department of Culture and Tourism in Abu Dhabi, Abu Dhabi Airports, Etihad Airways and the Abu Dhabi …
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Dubai Islamic Bank Awarded Financial Institution of the Year at Meed Awards 2017
Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB), the largest Islamic bank in the UAE, received the prestigious award of “Financial Institution of the Year” at the first edition of the MEED Awards.. DIB was acknowledged for the bank’s consistent market leading performance …
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UAE Pioneer Award: winners interviews
“It is a great honour to be awarded by the leaders of the UAE. Today’s recognition is just the beginning for more achievements to come. We are inspired by the leaders of our country who have opened the doors for us —especially among the youth …
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Dubai church to celebrate 50 years of congregation
Dubai: As the nation turns 46 … vicar Fr Ninan Philip Panackamattom told Gulf News. “It is a big coincidence that the first congregation of the Orthodox faithful here officially began exactly two years before the federal unification of the emirates.”
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WiFi UAE Brings Happiness to All This National Day Long Weekend With Free Higher-Speed WiFi
This National Day weekend, WiFi UAE is offering its hotspot users complimentary higher-speed WiFi for five days across the UAE at over 400 locations. To celebrate the 46 th UAE National Day on December 2, WiFi UAE will be increasing the speed by up to 10 …
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The AUD School of Business Administration Obtains AACSB International Accreditation
One of the region’s most distinguished business schools, the School of Business Administration at the American University in Dubai (AUD), has announced that it has been awarded accreditation by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business …
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Dubai International Airport posts 6.9% increase in passenger traffic
Dubai: Passenger traffic at Dubai International Airport reached 6.86 million in October, a 6.9 per cent increase from the same month last year. This brings the total passenger numbers in the first 10 months of 2017 to 73.43 million, a 5.9 per cent rise …
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First ‘robot receptionist’ in MENA Starts Work at Smart Dubai Office
The Smart Dubai Office (SDO), has partnered with regional technology business solutions (TBS) provider Nearbuy to host a trial of the first ‘robot receptionist’ in the Middle East. Farah, which stands 1.50 metres tall, started work today at the Smart …
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Robot receptionist starts work at Smart Dubai Office
The Smart Dubai Office has a new employee unlike any other. Standing at 1.5 metres tall, Farah is the first robot receptionist in the Middle East – the result of a partnership between SDO and technology business solutions provider Nearbuy, according to …
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‘Dubai Duty Free’ EVC and CEO Colm McLoughlin receives honorary doctorate from Middlesex University Dubai
Also with him was Ramesh Cidambi, COO of Dubai Duty Free and wife Alpana and Sinead El Sibai … including Law, film and media, business, IT, engineering, education, and psychology.
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New restaurants in Dubai: 10 top options to try
They’ve got a neat two-course business lunch menu for Dhs130, a four hour Friday brunch package, oh, and they just won What’s On Dubai’s Favourite Newcomer award. Book a table on the terrace, it’s beautiful. Read our full review here. Dubai Opera …
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National Day holidays: Metro, Tram; free Dubai parking
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announces changes to the business hours of its services in Dubai during the Prophet Mohammed’s Birthday, Commemoration Day and National Day holiday. Service outlets include customers’ happiness centres …
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Australian becomes millionaire after visiting Dubai
“I’m very excited and happy that I won, and I thank Dubai Duty Free for this incredible good news.” Stringl, who works as sales area manager for a ceramic company, is currently in Dubai on business. Another winner who will drive home a stylish …
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Abu Dhabi launches largest housing project Al Riyadh City
and is expected to accommodate 200,000 UAE citizens and occupy 45 percent of Abu Dhabi’s total residential land area. The new city was announced alongside a series of new housing initiatives in the capital, including the launch of a new property management …
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UAE Pioneers Award 2017 as it happened
Forty-six Emirati philanthropists lead by His Highness Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces were feted by UAE Pioneers Award in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday to reflect the nation’s …
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First dog park in UAE to open in February
Dubai: The first outdoor dog park in the UAE will open its doors … RAKAWC Manager and Head Veterinarian, told Gulf News. The park will also have a cafe area where like minded dog owners can socialise while their dogs play, as well as an area for pet …
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