Iran’s Revolutionary Guards blamed regional Sunni rival Saudi Arabia, a UAE ally. Riyadh denied involvement. The UAE state news agency WAM said President Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahayan had condemned “the horrific crime”. “His Highness Sheikh Khalifa …
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Qatar crisis: UAE threatens sympathisers with prison
Separately, UAE Foreign Minister Anwar Gargash denied that Gulf Arab states were seeking “regime change” and accused Qatar of being “the main champion of extremism and terrorism in the region”. “The government of Qatar is in denial,” he told AFP news agency.
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UAE University students growing organic food for charities
Abu Dhabi: Students at the UAE University (UAEU) have created a 500-square-metre garden on their campus to grow organic food that will be distributed to charity organisations. Organised by the university’s Architectural Engineering Institute, the …
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Charity offers free cleft palate and lip surgeries in UAE
The free surgeries will be designated for children from needy families who cannot afford the procedures, and will be performed in July, Morag Cromey-Hawke, executive director for Operation Smile UAE, told Gulf News. “We will be able to offer about 20 …
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UAE 4-0 Laos: Edgardo Bauza off to winning start as Al Mabkhout scores brace
The new UAE coach enjoyed a fine victory in his first match in charge. New UAE national team coach Edgardo Bauza won his first match in charge as Laos were dispatched 4-0 in an international friendly on Wednesday. Ali Mabkhout scored twice while Ahmed …
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UAE port eases some Qatar restrictions on oil tankers
The ban on vessels carrying the Qatari flag and vessels owned or operated by Qatar is still in place [Thomas White/Reuters] Abu Dhabi port authorities have eased restrictions on oil tankers going to and from Qatar, according to industry sources and …
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Emaar plans IPO of up to 30% of UAE property business
Emaar Properties, the global real estate company, has announced that it plans to offer up to 30% of its UAE real estate development business in an initial public offering (IPO), which will be the largest since the Emaar Malls IPO in 2014. In a statement to …
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Gulf firms struggle to keep Qatar business ties despite crisis
DUBAI/DOHA Banks and firms across Gulf Arab nations sought to keep business links to Qatar open and avoid a costly firesale of assets on Wednesday as a political freeze descended on the region. Many banks in Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and …
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Qatar debt rating downgraded by S&P as riyal hits 11-year low
DUBAI Standard & Poor’s downgraded Qatar’s debt on Wednesday as the riyal currency fell to an 11-year low amid signs that portfolio investment funds were flowing out of … which banks use to hedge against the risk of future moves in the spot rate, the …
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Terrorist financing at heart of Qatar crisis, says UAE minister
DUBAI Financial support for jihadists across the Middle East lies at the heart of Arab powers’ row with neighboring Qatar, an Emirati minister said on Wednesday, identifying three individuals his government wanted Doha to rein in. Saudi Arabia, Egypt …
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Robocop becomes reality in Dubai
The first robotic officer joined the Dubai Police Force in May 2017. But as robots integrate with humanity, the trend is raising concerns about ethics and security.
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Blockchain Challenge Dubai Announces Winners- Awarded $45,000
… has announced the results of the first Blockchain Challenge at the Dubai Design District (D3), awarding a total of $45,000 to the most promising solutions using Blockchain technology from 21 international startups. The winning start-ups now have an …
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Emaar to offer 30 percent realty business in IPO on DFM
Significant gain seen for Emaar Properties shareholders as the global real estate company on Wednesday announced plans to list its UAE Real Estate development business on the Dubai Financial Market (DFM). The IPO will be the largest since the Emaar Malls …
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Emaar to IPO real estate business in Dubai
RELATED ARTICLES: Emaar launches virtual tours of its hotels in Dubai | Video: Emaar’s The Tower completes excavation work | Dubai Ruler visits Emaar’s The Tower ahead of pile capping Emaar Properties has announced plans to list its UAE Real Estate …
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Dubai Cares gives preschool reading in Gaza a boost
Dubai: Dubai Cares has been working with ANERA (American Near East Refugee Aid) to normalise the learning and school-going process in Gaza by re-introducing reading. To encourage children to listen to and read stories, Dubai Cares funded a preschool …
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Al Khail Gate residents to get ‘explosion-proof’ LPG cylinders
Dubai: New ‘explosion-proof’ composite LPG cylinders will be made available to Al Khail Gate residential community as part of a move to enhance safety and reduce risks, it was announced on Wednesday. Dubai Properties (DP), the developer of the gated …
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Qatar’s news agency was hacked, sparking diplomatic crisis, preliminary report says
The United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Bahrain severed diplomatic ties with Qatar on Monday in part because of comments posted briefly on the Qatar News Agency’s website on May 23. The article quoted Qatar’s Emir Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani as …
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