A family holiday to Dubai turned into a nightmare ordeal for Billy Barclay during which he spent three days in prison and was “robbed” of vital hours with his dying mother. The 31-year-old, from Edinburgh, was arrested and threatened with a year in jail …
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UAE stops issuing visas for North Korean laborers
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — The United Arab Emirates says it will stop issuing new visas to North Korean laborers, becoming the latest Gulf country to cut back on ties to Pyongyang amid tensions between North Korea and the U.S. The announcement by …
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UAE terminates diplomatic mission of North Korean ambassador, ends visas
DUBAI – The United Arab Emirates said on Thursday it was ending the mission of North Korea’s non-resident ambassador and terminating its own envoy’s services in Pyongyang, the foreign ministry said in a statement carried by state news agency WAM.
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Cop-carrying drone latest crime-fighting tool unveiled by Dubai police
Criminals in the United Arab Emirates have been put on notice — police in Dubai have a new crime-fighting drone. The force’s latest gadget was showcased Wednesday morning in a Hollywood-style video shared online. The “Hoverbike” combines a …
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Dubai Police Take to Skies With Latest Gadget
the Gulf News said.The bike can fly for up to 25 minutes when battery charged and for almost an hour when traditionally fueled. Credit: Twitter/Dubai Police via Storyful
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Businessman who said Brit touched his hip in Dubai drops his complaint
A businessman who landed a Brit in a Dubai jail over claims of being ‘indecently touched … Businessman Emad Tabaza has dropped the allegations (Picture: Enterprise News) The statement added: ‘The security staff which observed the incident, played …
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Soon, clear immigration at Dubai Airport within 15 seconds
Travelling through the Dubai International Airport will soon become a scene out of a Hollywood sci-fi movie as DXB plans to install the new ‘smart tunnel’ system. The (GDRFA) is working on a future project that will allow passengers to finish immigration …
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UAE terminates North Korean diplomatic mission
The UAE said on Thursday it was ending the mission of North Korea’s non-resident ambassador and terminating its own envoy’s services in Pyongyang, according to the official Twitter account of state news agency WAM. The UAE would also stop issuing new visas …
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Katrina Kaif Spotted Shopping At A Supermarket Like A Commoner In Abu Dhabi! View Pics
Luckily, Katrina Kaif has no such issues while she’s abroad as she was spotted shopping at a regular supermarket in Abu Dhabi after her shoot of Tiger Zinda Hai. She looked simple and without makeup and sported a casual grey tee and was all smiles at the …
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Dubai Economy Signs Partnership With VFS Global to Provide Business Registration Services Worldwide
Dubai Economy has signed an agreement with VFS Global, a world-leading Visa processing and Identity and Citizen Services specialist with presence across 129 countries, to extend varied e-services relating to business registration and licensing in Dubai.
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Dubai airport to replace immigration counters with ‘face-scanning fish’
… tunnel replaces counter and queues https://t.co/X778PCaD1z pic.twitter.com/fxxRu7A5lK Dubai has been home to some of the most innovative yet quirky technologies over the years, and its latest one might just be the best yet. Instead of the typical …
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Smart Dubai Exhibits Blockchain Strategy and Paperless Government Initiative at Gitex Technology Week 2017
Smart Dubai showcased the latest developments and additions to its flagship Dubai Blockchain Strategy, as well as to its artificial intelligence service, Rashid, at the GITEX Technology Week 2017, taking place at the Dubai World Trade Centre on October 8-12.
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Dubai Airport to Install Automated Face Recognition Technology that Scan Faces
This time the Emirate of Dubai plans to automate face recognition technology at its two international airports. This face recognition will replace passport control in 2018. So in near future, passengers will pass in front of almost 80 cameras in tunnel …
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UAE-Saudi Business Forum 2017 kicks off in Abu Dhabi with more than 1,000 participants
Under the slogan ‘Together … Forever,’ the UAE-Saudi Business Forum was held yesterday (Wednesday, October 11, 2017) in Abu Dhabi under the patronage of His Excellency H.E. Engr. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansoori, UAE Minister of Economy and H.E. Dr …
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UAE-Saudi Business Forum kicks off in Abu Dhabi
More than 1,000 officials, investors and entrepreneurs attended the UAE-Saudi Business Forum yesterday (October 11) in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The forum themed ‘Together … Forever’, which was held at the Emirates Palace Hotel, included three sessions that …
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Dubai showcases business events offerings at Imex America
Dubai’s growing business events offerings and increasing levels of support for associations are among the key developments under the spotlight this week at Imex America, a leading exhibition for incentive travel, meetings and events. Planners are finding …
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Dubai drivers to be rewarded for following speed limits
Major-General Abdullah Khalifa Al Merri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, told Gulf News that the idea behind the initiative is to encourage drivers to earn points by not exceeding speed limits. “It is a unique idea and is part of Dubai Police’s …
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