Abu Dhabi Global Market, ADGM, the International Financial Centre in Abu Dhabi, was honoured to host the exclusive visit of His Royal Highness Prince Andrew, The Duke of York, on Al Maryah Island today. His Royal Highness was welcomed by Ahmed Al Sayegh …
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UAE Traffic: Key roads in Abu Dhabi traffic-clogged, expect delays
The Abu Dhabi traffic has tweeted about three accidents in the past … moving ahead to Beirut street is heavily clogged this morning too. More info Some local news is curated – Original might have been posted at a different date/ time!
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Abu Dhabi Ports launches Maqta Gateway
at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, reported Wam, the official Emirates news agency. The ambitious project is in line with the vision of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed …
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New housing complex for citizens in Dubai
Dubai: A new housing complex for citizens will be developed in Umm Nahd 3 on the Dubai-Al Ain Road, the Dubai Municipality announced on Tuesday. Hussain Nasser Lootah, director-general of Dubai Municipality, said the area covers 763 hectares (7,626,080 …
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Parents call the shots in UAE school market
But tighter regulation and closer competition have empowered parents to become selective in scouting schools, Mullan told Gulf News on the sidelines of IPSEF. In Dubai, around 10 new private schools opened this year, following a record 15 new schools last …
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British dad facing jail in Dubai after counterfeit note mix-up
A BRITISH man holidaying with his wife and kids has been stripped of his passport and is trapped in the UAE after he was accused of using a fake note. A BRITISH tourist is facing year in a Dubai jail cell over a single fake note, worth around A$33.
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UAE condemns terrorist bombing in Bahrain
the UAE News Agency (WAM) reported. The ministry went on to stress that such cowardly acts of terrorism would not undermine the determination of the Bahraini people and their resolve to continue to confront terrorism which has no homeland, religion or morals.
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UAE condemns mass shooting in US
The ministry expressed its deep regret that many victims were killed as a result of this attack, according to UAE News Agency (WAM). The statement also expressed solidarity with the government of US in the face of violence and terrorism, and called on the …
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Dubai unveils plan for new ‘healthy living’ residential area
… procedures to plan a new residential area for citizens in Umm Nahd-3 on the Dubai-Al Ain Road The development will have a total area of 763 hectares, state news agency WAM reported. The initiative follows directives of the Vice President, Prime …
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Maid in Dubai! From re-carpeting rooms on demand to polishing £20k handbags, a glimpse inside the eye-opening world of UAE housekeepers
Speaking anonymously to The Hotel Show Dubai, a group of UAE-based hotel cleaners have revealed some of the odder things they’ve witnessed – including being asked to scrub clean a £20,000 designer handbag. Another recalled being asked to make a pair of …
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UAE jails Iranian over international sanctions breach
A United Arab Emirates appeals court has upheld a 10-year jail sentence … Kingdom and attempting to illegally re-export these devices to Iran,” the official WAM news agency reported. The man, whose identity has not been disclosed, was found guilty …
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Leaders in Wireless Charging Technology Visit GITEX
Dubai, UAE Ossia leaders will be available for media interviews and business meetings by appointment both during and outside of GITEX. Ossiais challenging people’s core assumptions about what is possible with wireless power.Ossia’sflagship product …
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UAE banks more aggressive about selling Qatar loans as Gulf rift drags on
DUBAI: A number of banks in the UAE are in talks with international counterparts to sell down their Qatar exposure as the Gulf’s diplomatic crisis drags on without resolution. Banking sources said it has become clear to many UAE bankers in recent weeks …
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Mashreq launches Neo digital bank for millennials
Dubai-based Mashreq has confirmed its future as a branchless bank, with the launch of its digital entity Mashreq Neo. As reported in May, Mashreq was mulling the branchless route in a speech by CEO Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair at its 50th anniversary ceremony.
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UAE’s price comparison portal pulls in $10m
Dubai: Dubai-based Souqalmal.com, the price comparison website for the banking and insurance sector, has pulled in some major investor interest to the tune of $10 million (Dh36.73 million). The new shareholders include GoCompare Group, which operates the …
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Land sales, new projects brighten prospects of Dubai property
An increase in new developments and land sales has helped Dubai’s property market post a strong rise in transactions and turnover in the first half of 2017, suggesting last year’s slide may have bottomed out as developments accelerate ahead of Expo 2020.
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Oil-rich Saudi Arabia to supply cheapest solar power ever recorded
Dubai — Saudi Arabia received offers to supply solar electricity for the cheapest prices ever recorded, marking the start of a $50bn programme to diversify the oil producer’s domestic energy supplies away from fossil fuels. The energy ministry said Abu …
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