Human Rights Watch is asking Dubai’s ruling sheikh to reveal the whereabouts of his daughter after a French ex-spy and others say she fled the emirate, only to be arrested off the coast of India. The organization said in a statement Saturday that Dubai’s …
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Abu Dhabi Police arrest gang over UAE phone fraud
Abu Dhabi Police have announced the arrest of a gang of 11 people … in comments published by state news agency WAM. He said the gang, which possessed credit cards, bank transfers receipts, cheque books, phone sim cards and money, confessed to committing …
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US hedge fund wrests Telecom Italia control from Vivendi
ROZZANO, Italy (AP) — French media group Vivendi lost de facto control of Telecom Italia on Friday when a U.S. activist hedge fund won a majority of seats … The escape Hala, at least, was safe, having flown to Dubai months earlier to stay with …
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UAE forces ‘occupy’ sea and airports on Yemen’s Socotra
United Arab Emirates forces have occupied sea and airports on Yemen’s remote island of Socotra, a day after deploying four military craft and more than 100 troops there, according to a Yemeni government official. Condemning the move as an “act of …
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Dubai property broker eyes $270m timeshare assets
Dubai-based real estate broker fäm Properties has announced plans to grow its total assets under holiday home management to AED1 billion ($270 million) between City Walk, Downtown and Dubai Marina by the end of this year. The company currently has signed …
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PwC approved as UAE tax agent amid growing VAT demand
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has approved PwC as a registered tax agent as demand rises following the launch of VAT in the UAE at the start of the year. PwC said in a statement that it has met the required standards, conditions and qualifications …
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Abu Dhabi Police seized controlled drugs worth Dh1.02b in 2017
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police seized more than two billion controlled pills worth Dh1.02 billion last year, a police report released recently said. It attributed the major dent in illegal drug use to advanced drug control methods employed by the authorities.
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Dubai apartment prices see biggest quarterly drop since 2014
The addition of new stock, tough macroeconomic conditions and moderate population growth are set to place further pressure on property sales prices and rental rates in Dubai, according to a new report. Chestertons MENA said overall sales prices for …
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Gulf solution only way out of crisis with Qatar, says UAE minister
Dubai: Qatar should reconsider its options wisely and appreciate … However, Qatar denied the charges and rejected the demands which include closing down their pan-Arab news channel Al Jazeera and hosting senior members of the Muslim Brotherhood.
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Indian’s blood money case an eye-opener for delivery boys in UAE
Dubai: An Indian restaurant delivery boy … Recalling the accident, Rafi told Gulf News that he was riding the motorcycle belonging to his company when the accident took place on Shaikh Zayed Road in the busy evening on November 28, 2017.
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Yet another Keralite wins Abu Dhabi jackpot
Abu Dhabi: A Keralite has hit the jackpot by winning 7 million … And for me, my son’s birthday is my lucky number,” Theveril told Gulf News. He is based in Kuwait and works as an executive assistant. “I noticed that most of the winners were Indians …
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Smart Dubai chief hopeful Skype block would be lifted
Aisha Butti Bin Bishr, director general of Smart Dubai, told Gulf News in an interview on Wednesday that Skype was “one of the essentials of life,” and it being banned, despite Dubai positioning itself as one of the most connected, technological cities …
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Surgery in Dubai helps Gaza girl walk unaided for first time
Dubai: At age 13, Palestinian girl Mai Yezji is now walking … I can’t wait to return home and play with my friends,” Mai told Gulf News. For the past 12 years of her life, she has gone through a dozen of surgeries and treatments by local doctors …
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Opening Shop? Dubai Government Launches Blockchain Business Registry
Dubai’s government is turning to blockchain technology to pave the way for foreign investments and businesses to come into the city-state Emirate. In an announcement on Tuesday, the city’s Department of Economic Development (DED) has unveiled a joint …
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Smart Dubai chief hopeful Skype block will be lifted
Aisha Butti Bin Bishr, director general of Smart Dubai, told Gulf News in an interview on Wednesday that Skype was “one of the essentials of life,” and it being banned, despite Dubai positioning itself as one of the most connected, technological cities …
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Dubai to enhance control measures for food imports from UK
Dubai: Dubai Municipality on Thursday discussed enhancement of control measures on food imports from the United Kingdom. Dr Essam Sharaf Al Hashemi, head of Food Trade Control Section, met with Adel Khan, trade and investment adviser for International …
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Dubai gold retailers welcome VAT exemption amid declining trade
“One of the major tourist attractions of the UAE is the jewellery sector that generates billions of dollars in revenue every year, and by exempting tax, the benefits to the business and the overall economy are immense. “I hope that the UAE government …
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