ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A Saudi novelist has won what is considered to be the region’s top literary award for Arab fiction for a book about the trials and tribulations of a man on a journey of self-revelation through Andalusia in the 12th …
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Abu Dhabi Police rescue four stranded Emiratis from sea
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police’s Air Ambulance rescued four Emiratis and 25 other passengers after their boat broke down 60 miles off the coast of Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi Police said the four Emiratis were drowsy and exhausted. The Air Ambulance rescue teams …
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Dubai Aerospace to buy Dublin-based Awas Aviation Capital
Dubai Aerospace Enterprise is buying Dublin-based Awas Aviation Capital in a move that will create a $14 billion (€12.9 billion) aircraft leasing business. The owners of Awas Aviation Capital, the Dublin-based aircraft lessor, is selling the company to …
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Power generators now a must for big buildings in Dubai
companies and contractors to install backup generators in massive projects in Dubai. He added that Dewa will follow-up on these orders and directly supervise its implementation. Meanwhile, some real estate developers who responded to Gulf News said they …
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Winners of Dubai Government Excellence Programme honoured
Dubai: His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai yesterday honoured the winners of the 20th edition of the Dubai Government Excellence Programme (DGEP). Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin …
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Etisalat, Miral sign deal to offer public wi-fi on Yas Island
and accessed through the ‘UAE Wi-Fi by Etisalat’ network, to provide visitors with public wi-fi. The strategic project will be rolled out across Yas Island, connecting residents and visitors at all of the island’s various leisure and entertainment …
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InfiNet Wireless 8th International Partner Conference highlights success of growing team
UAE. InfiNet Wireless, the global leader in fixed broadband wireless solutions for Mobile operators, Internet service providers, video surveillance and public safety solutions, recently held its 8th International Partners Conference in sunny Colombo …
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Riverbed Announces Definitive Agreement to Acquire Leading Cloud-Enabled Wi-Fi Networks Provider Xirrus, Further Strengthening SD-WAN Solution
(MENAFN Editorial)Dubai, United Arab Emirates – April 24, 2017 – Riverbed Technology today announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Xirrus, the leading provider of next generation Wi-Fi networks. The acquisition of the privately-held …
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Pictures: Dubai’s Meraas unit launches villas-only boutique hotel
The hotel will also feature a conference room that can accommodate 50 people, high speed wifi and a pre-function area. It is scheduled to open in September 2017. Abdin Nasralla, CEO, Dubai Gourmet said: “We’re delighted to be expanding Qasr Al Sultan …
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Citymax Bur Dubai
A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. High-speed wireless Internet access is complimentary. This Dubai hotel also offers tour/ticket assistance, multilingual staff, and gift shops/newsstands. For a surcharge, a roundtrip airport …
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UAE property investment opportunities showcased by Deyaar and Square Yards in Mumbai
Deyaar Development PJSC, one of UAE’s leading property development and real estate services companies, has partnered with Square Yards, India’s largest real estate transactions platform, to showcase Deyaar’s property portfolio to Indian investors.
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UAE serviceman killed on duty in domestic mission
The United Arab Emirates military says one of its servicemen has died while on duty in the Gulf nation. The official WAM news agency reported Tuesday that Sgt. Abdullah Mohammed Issa al-Hammadi was killed “while carrying out a mission inside the country.”
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CM Siddaramaiah rethinks UAE visit as NRI organizations divided
BENGALURU: Chief minister Siddaramaiah’s proposed visit to UAE on Friday to inaugurate the newly formed Karnataka NRI Forum has run into rough weather. Sources in the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said Siddaramaiah is reconsidering his visit following …
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Dubai doctors save elderly patient from rare condition
Dubai: Doctors in Dubai have saved the life of an elderly patient who was admitted to hospital after finding blood in his vomit and stools. Once in the emergency room at Rashid Hospital, the 64-year-old patient, who hails from Myanmar, suddenly collapsed …
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UAE visa on arrival for Indians with US visa from May 1
Shaikh Khaled Bin Essam Al Qassimi, Chairman of Department of Civil Aviation in Sharjah, told Gulf News on Tuesday that the circular was followed instructions from the Ministry of Foreign affairs. The circular was given to all UAE borders points …
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UAE most connected country on LinkedIn globally
The UAE professionals are the most web-connected globally, indicates a recent report by LinkedIn. Members in the UAE have an average of 211 connections, it underlines. The world’s largest professional network released the figures on Tuesday, while …
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Dubai laws and customs: Everything you need to know
These are the laws and customs you need to know about ahead of your trip to Dubai. A UK tourist allegedly gang raped in Dubai is reportedly facing jail for ‘having sex outside of marriage’ – while two suspects were allowed to fly back to Birmingham Airport.
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