The third edition of the Dubai Property Show, the annual property exhibition of Dubai Land Department (DLD), opened to hundreds of investors at Mumbai’s Bandra Kurla Complex on Friday. It was inaugurated by Sultan Mohamed Hamdan bin Khadim, Charge d …
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Falconcity of Wonders Reports Fruitful Participation at Dubai Property Show India 2017
Falconcity of Wonders LLC, the developer of the Falconcity of Wonders (FCW) multipurpose mega project being built in Dubai, concluded its participation at Dubai Property Show India 2017 in Mumbai on a high note, reporting high footfall to its exhibition …
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Electric avenue: how Dubai Int’l Motor Show is going green
The electric car revolution will take centre stage at the Dubai International Motor Show, which takes place later this month. Electric Avenue will be part of the show amid Dubai’s push for a cleaner greener future under the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy …
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Dubai Metro service interrupted during Monday morning rush hour
Dubai: Metro services on the Red Line had been and continue to be running delayed — due to technical glitch that still remains unresolved, Gulf News has learnt. According to the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), the network is facing a technical issue …
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Average rents at Dubai’s beach properties revealed
Al Satwa has emerged as the most affordable area for rents among properties located close to beaches in Dubai, according to a new report by website dubizzle Property. The report researched rental prices of six areas near the Dubai coastline including …
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Louvre Abu Dhabi gears up for launch
More than a decade in the making, the Louvre Abu Dhabi opens its doors this week, bringing the famed name to the Arab world for the first time. French President Emmanuel Macron is set to attend the Wednesday inauguration on his first visit to the United …
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Unsung heroes of Dubai Zoo share spotlight on last day
Dubai: When Mohammad Riaz joined Dubai Zoo as an animal keeper … In six months, I learnt everything and I could handle them by myself,” he told Gulf News. Riaz recalled catching a cheetah that had been on the loose in the street.
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Look: Pilot proposes to passenger on Dubai flight
Dubai: A flyer bound to the UAE got the surprise of a lifetime when the aircraft’s pilot got down on one knee to pop the question. First Officer Richard Abu Manneh briefly stepped out of the cockpit last week to propose to his girlfriend during a Royal …
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Driverless Dubai buses pass strict climate test ahead of 2020 launch
Exciting news! The driverless buses that will be connecting the people … the buses were able to maintain an indoor temperature of 23°C – percent for Dubai’s summer. The vehicles that have been designed and operated by Dutch technology firm 2getthere …
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Dubai ranks second globally for ease of issuing building permits
Hussain Nasser Lootah, Director-General of Dubai’s civic body, said that this great achievement emphasises the leading role played by the UAE in international competitiveness, according to UAE state news agency WAM. The World Bank Ease of Doing Business …
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Six Lankan jailed for stealing Dh1.1m in Dubai
Six Sri Lankan guards of a security company in Dubai have been jailed for three years each for robbing Dh1.19 million from a cash transfer van. The six Sri Lankans earlier admitted in the Dubai Court of First Instance to the charge of theft of the funds …
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Breaking Travel News investigates: Fairmont Dubai
“My friends say if I get more than a mile from a Fairmont, I get a nosebleed,” jokes a guest sitting next to me in the Gold Lounge at Fairmont Dubai. A colourful example, maybe, but a neat illustration of the dedication the brand can inspire.
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Breaking Travel News investigates: Dubai Parks & Resorts
Speaking to Breaking Travel News in London earlier this year, Dubai Tourism chief executive, Issam Kazim, explained that the emirate was seeking to diversify its tourism offering. While not rejecting the luxury hospitality roots that have made the emirate …
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Flying from London Heathrow to Dubai with Emirates
Flight time: Six hours 30 minutes. On time: Departing, yes. But at Dubai we sat on the tarmac for about 45 minutes waiting for a gate to become available. This delay added stress to an already tight connection. Seat: 19D, a Business Class suite which turns …
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Another Disruption from Dubai? This Time, It’s Healthcare: DrFive.com.
DrFive.com, a regional healthcare portal hosting over 15,000 profiles of doctors and medical institutions in Dubai, completed its 2nd phase revamp to introduce an interactive doctor search engine enabling easier search and comparison of medical …
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NYU journalism department cuts ties to NYU Abu Dhabi
NEW YORK – The journalism department at New York University is cutting its ties to NYU’s Abu Dhabi campus over two professors being denied work visas by the United Arab Emirates. The majority of senior faculty at the Arthur L. Carter Journalism Institute …
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Rixos Hotels to Launch Its New Property in Saadiyat Island Abu Dhabi at WTM 2017 London
As a pioneer of Ottoman-inspired luxury hospitality, Rixos Hotels is all set to showcase its new travel experiences and launch its flagship property in Abu Dhabi, at the leading global event for the travel industry, WTM 2017, London from 6-8 November.
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