The mission is part of the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, according to a news release from the Costa Rican Foreign Ministry. Local officials presented projects that focus primarily on public infrastructure and public services. Among these are the …
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Indian body repatriation rules cause confusion again
Abu Dhabi: While the controversy on the repatriation procedures of mortal remains to India continues, two divergent positions have emerged on the issue from two different quarters of the Indian government. As Gulf News reported on July 10, a circular …
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Pakistani expats hail Supreme Court decision
Dubai: Pakistani expatriates in the UAE have hailed the Pakistan … which led to the Supreme Court intervention. Speaking to Gulf News, several Pakistani expats said that the judgement sends a strong message to all politicians that there is growing …
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Summer rain brings relief from the scorching heat in the UAE
Dubai: Summer showers brought temporary relief from the scorching heat in Al Ain, Sharjah and the country’s Dhafra region on Friday. The National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology (NCMS) reported light to moderate rain on the southeast Hamim district …
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Dubai Customs holds intellectual property rights workshop
DUBAI: The Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Department of Dubai Customs has organised a workshop to step up efforts aimed at fighting fake goods. The workshop was attended by 24 officers from Dubai Customs and other relevant government bodies across the …
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Brand agents help customs officials fight back against fake goods
Top brands like Lacoste and Fossil have been working alongside Dubai Customs officials to step up their war against fake goods on sale in markets across the emirate. Workshops hosted by the Intellectual Property Rights Department of Dubai Customs have been …
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NIA Begins Process to Attach Properties of Proclaimed Offender Zakir Naik
A News 18 report states that 51-year-old Naik, with the help of Parvez Khan-aide of Rajan, purchased properties in Dubai, Mumbai and Pune. Also Read: NIA gets proof against Zakir Naik, summons him for communal speeches: Reports Reportedly, Naik …
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Uzbekistan confirms it holds ex-president’s daughter in custody
That statement also recorded something of Ms Karimova’s geographical footprint with property and bank accounts across Russia, Europe, Hong Kong and Dubai. Ms Karimova had led a globe-trotting lifestyle, hosting fashion parties, shooting pop videos and …
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Arjaan by Rotana introduces new dining options to step up weekend excitement
In a bid to enhance weekend plans of people in Dubai, Arjaan by Rotana has unveiled a new set of offerings aimed at delivering a supreme dining experience. The hotel property, located in Dubai Media City, has introduced a new family-friendly ‘Friday …
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Dewa innovation team launches five smart initiatives
commercial and industrial customers from one property to another within Dubai, by transferring all current account information to their new accounts and transferring the insurance, without the need to visit the Dewa’s Customer Happiness Centres.
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All entities to follow Dubai’s new railway law: RTA
“The new resolution aims to realise maximum safety and safe operation of railway transport, provide advanced and safer transit systems, protect the environment and maintain the natural ecological balance, and realise the vision of Dubai as a sustained and …
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Al Habtoor City residential towers 70pc complete
The freehold property offers 1,427 luxury apartments set in the heart of Dubai on the banks of the Dubai Water Canal and on Sheikh Zayed Road. “I am very pleased to see high demand from local and international investors and sales are proceeding …
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Dubai Customs IPR runs workshop to combat counterfeits
DUBAI: The Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Department of Dubai Customs organized a workshop to step up efforts aimed at fighting fake goods. The workshop was attended by 24 officers from Dubai Customs and other relevant government bodies across the UAE …
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Arabian Business website blocked for 30 days
Dubai: The Arabian Business magazine website has been banned and blocked in the United Arab Emirates for 30 days for publishing incorrect information related to real estate projects in the Emirate of Dubai, reported Emarat Al Youm. “The ban is based on …
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Dubai companies upbeat in Q3
Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum, the Second Deputy Chairman of the Executive Council, sees Dubai’s economy expanding in the next two years due to the strong performances of the tourism, real estate and manufacturing sectors. The International Monetary …
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How to ease traffic snarls in Abu Dhabi?
Abu Dhabi: A team of researchers at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) are developing a simulation model of the capital’s roads for a project that aims to help ease some of the traffic congestion in the city. The simulation model is based on Abu Dhabi …
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Vocational skills can take you to places
Abu Dhabi: Come October, and a female Emirati graduate will showcase … or even explore entrepreneurial opportunities related to their vocations,” Al Marzouqi told Gulf News. He was speaking in the run-up to the World Skills 2017, a biennial competition …
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