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He worked as a taxi driver since 1970 in Sharjah, till he got arrested over a financial crime. Shawkat’s jail term ended years ago, but he languished in prison as he was unable to settle the amount, according to the court order. He was always worried about …
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Citizen has announced that their exclusive boutique in Sharjah City Centre is now open with a refreshed new look, following a period of renovation. The renovation is in line with the Japanese brand’s strategic expansion plans for the Middle East region.
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French import Sharjah came home a comfortable winner of the opener at Gowran, the Paulstown Maiden Hurdle. Successful on the level in his native France, the son of Doctor Dino was making his debut for Willie Mullins here, while also having his first start …
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Driving licences valid in Sharjah to be issued in Kerala for those going to the UAE, and an Arabic study centre in Kerala are among the recommendations accepted in principle by His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme …
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Indian External Affairs Minister, Sushma Swaraj, on Tuesday thanked H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, for pardoning 149 Indian prisoners. “We thank His Highness the Ruler of Sharjah for this kind …
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Abu Dhabi: A Canadian resident in the capital had a surprise waiting for her at Abu Dhabi International Airport when she returned after travelling to Canada. Her expensive wrist watch had been stolen at the airport while she was leaving but Abu Dhabi …
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The number of tourists of various nationalities visiting Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Ras al-Khaimah increased by 9.9 percent during the first half of the current year compared to the same period in 2016. During the first six months of the current year …
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Team Abu Dhabi’s Alex Carella stormed to pole position for Sunday’s Grand Prix of Liuzhou, round four of the 2017 UIM F1 H2O World Championship, with a flying lap of 44.42 seconds in a nail-biting Q3 qualifying session. The Italian was over half a …
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However, on Friday, he raised his bar as a batsman with a patient and fighting knock of 155* against Pakistan on the second day of the first Test in Abu Dhabi. He is not like a Virat Kohli or Steve Smith, who score runs on a consistent basis whenever they …
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Two of the assistants who had always travelled with the Sri Lankan cricket team has been dropped from the Abu Dhabi tournament against Pakistan. According to Sri Lanka Cricket internal sources, two new assistants have been included in the tour in place of …
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The recent unmanned flight by the German-made electric Volocopter represents the latest step in Dubai’s pursuit of flying taxis, which would not seem out of place among the Gulf city’s already futuristic skyline — imagine “Blade Runner,” with less rain.
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