Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Municipality has recently organised a ceremony to honour its strategic partners who contributed to the resounding success of an emergency drill carried out at Shaikh Zayed tunnel. The drill was carried out to simulate real …
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Missing Abu Dhabi boy found dead
An 11-year-old boy, who went missing on Tuesday, was found dead on the rooftop of his building in Abu Dhabi, on Wednesday. According to his relatives, Azan Majid had gone to nearby mosque for prayers. “He was a nice boy. His body was recovered from rooftop.
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Animal welfare groups prepare for abandoned pets during summer
Abu Dhabi: Animal welfare groups are bracing to handle an increased number of abandoned pets as summer time begins, with animal owners leaving their pets on the street or dropping them off in front of veterinary clinics as they go on their holidays.
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Dubai’s ruler launches new cyber security strategy
A new cyber security strategy for Dubai has been launched by the UAE’s Vice President and Prime Minister Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. The strategy was unveiled on Wednesday as Sheikh Mohammed opened the Dubai Electronic Security …
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Dubai resident gets region’s first 3D printed prosthetic leg
A Dubai resident who lost her leg in an accident has become the first in the region to receive a fully 3D printed prosthetic leg. Belinda Gatland, a British expat in Dubai who has been an amputee for over 10 years, was donated the leg. The prosthetic …
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Tejar Dubai workshop introduces design thinking concept to young entrepreneurs
Tejar Dubai is a specialised development programme designed to nurture and support aspiring Emirati entrepreneurs as they take their first steps into the business world. The programme comprises training sessions and workshops, networking, mentorship and …
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Dubai Parks and Resorts Operator Appoints New CEO
Mohamed Almulla was previously CEO of Arab Media Group (AMG) – a unit of Dubai Holding – overseeing all its three major business units including Arabian Radio Network, Done Events and Global Village. He also earlier served as executive director of …
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Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre announces record progress in H1 2017
DUBAI: Sultan Bin Saeed Al Mansouri, Minister of Economy and Chairman of the Dubai Islamic Economy Development Centre (DIEDC), has announced that remarkable progress has been achieved in three strategic sectors of Islamic economy — Islamic finance, halal …
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Abu Dhabi Crown Prince arrives Jeddah
Jeddah: His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, arrived in Saudi city of Jeddah on Friday evening. Shaikh Mohammad was welcomed upon arrival at King Abdulaziz …
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Progression towards FinTech a promising…
The Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) is playing an integral role in establishing Dubai as a financial technology (FinTech) hub in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (Measa) as it believes in the development of financial technology that has …
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AP PHOTOS: Dubai high-rises slowly surround flamingo reserve
Think of Dubai and often the first thing that comes to mind is its jagged, space-age skyline, with the world’s tallest building piercing the occasional cloud over the desert sheikhdom. The shadows cast by those buildings, however, grow ever-closer to a …
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Bloom Properties commences main construction works of Soho Square at Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi
Bloom Properties, a Bloom Holding business specializing in the development of integrated and sustainable communities, has commenced the main construction works at its ‘Soho Square’ urban development on Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi. Bloom Properties has …
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Dubai’s Marka Holding Appoints New CEO
Marka, which operates 47 hospitality, fashion and beauty and sports outlets across the region, raised $75m in an IPO on the Dubai Financial Market in 2014. However, the company is yet to turn profitable, and posted a net loss of Dhs150m in 2016 …
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Abu Dhabi Awards nominations close on Saturday
Abu Dhabi: The public nomination process for the prestigious Abu Dhabi Awards will close on Saturday. The seven-week nomination phase provided the opportunity to recognise good by nominating an individual who has undertaken a good deed that has benefited …
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UAE condemns Saudi Arabia terror blast
The authenticity of the photos could not immediately be verified. The UAE has condemned the terror blast, which targeted the security and stability in the Saudi city of Al Qatif. In a statement issued on Thursday, The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and …
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Robocop joins Dubai police force
Dubai police unveil their first robot cop as part of plans to create a robotic police force that will patrol the streets and support Dubai’s security services. Matthew Stock reports. Is this the future of law enforcement? The robotic recruit is joining …
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First ladies-only Ramadan tent opens in Dubai
While the ladies-only Ramadan tent could become the next trend in Dubai, Gulf News spoke with residents about their thoughts on the new venue. Jordanian Noor Hassan, 25, said she was happy to hear about the tent, and will be visiting with her girlfriends …
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