Dubai: The UAE has achieved remarkable progress in empowering women in various fields, mayors and councillors of over 50 cities attending the Global Cities Summit 2017 in Dubai were informed on Tuesday. Aisha Miran, Assistant Secretary-General for strategy …
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UAE, India ranked among top 25 best countries in world
The UAE ranks at a world-beating No. 1 in terms of the ‘Movers’ sub-ranking in the Best Countries rankings, produced by US News in partnership with global marketing communications company Y&R’s brand strategy firm BAV Consulting, and the Wharton School of …
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One-day court in Dubai from today to ensure swifter justice
Dubai: A new “One Day Misdemeanour Court” will cut waiting time … minor assaults and cheque cases and other cases involving residency and traffic offences,” Bin Haidar told Gulf News. The main issue with the adjudication process is the time taken …
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Dubai real estate agent’s Dh5,000 renewal fee is far higher than normal
I am about to renew my tenancy for a two-bedroom villa in Mirdif. I received the renewal notice from the real estate agency stating that I need to pay Dh95,000 for the annual rent and Dh5,000 for the agency fee. Are they allowed to charge such a high …
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Connectivity key to Dubai’s rise, says bestselling author
Dubai: Connectivity will be key to the growth of all future megacities and is the reason for Dubai’s rise as one of six truly global cities in the world, said bestselling author and global strategist Parag Khanna. Speaking to a group of people at the …
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Dubai Police will have women in command positions
Dubai: Dubai Police plan to appoint women officers in top command positions like directors of police stations as part of the future plan to give the women more responsibilities and participation in the police work. Major-General Dr Abdul Qudoos Abdul …
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Dubai delivers ‘instant’ verdict: Because justice delayed is…
The new court initiative to be implemented by all police stations in Dubai comes under Penal Order Law No. 1 of 2017. In a move designed to make the UAE’s judicial system more efficient and speed up litigation in Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin …
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Go City Card to launch in Dubai
Go City Card has launched its newest digital attraction pass in Dubai, the fourth most popular travel destination in the world according to the eighth annual Mastercard Global Destinations Cities Index. The Go Dubai Card enables travellers to save up to 55 …
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PICTURES: Hyperloop from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in 12 minutes
New images of the development site in the Nevada desert were released yesterday at Middle East Rail in Dubai. The 500 meter-long DevLoop, located near Las Vegas, is a tube measuring 3.3 meters in diameter. Apparently the first public trial will take place …
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Mumbai: Ex-Armyman seeks Sushma Swaraj's help for 'innocent' son stuck in Dubai jail for two weeks
Friends, family reach out to External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj to seek help for Ajinkya Suryawanshi, who was arrested at Dubai airport for a crime he allegedly did not commit Assured of a response from the savvy External Affairs Minister Sushma …
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Dubai Watch Week returns for its third edition in 2017
Dubai Watch Week will once again host key industry spokespeople and leading horological personalities during the five day cultural and educational event. Under the Patronage of Shaikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice Chairman of Dubai …
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Abu Dhabi will have a brand new water canal by April
Abu Dhabi: There are over 250 islands in the capital, but with that, there is still more room for another canal. Property developer Aldar has announced that it is preparing to open Shams canal on Reem Island – a 2.4 kilometre canal that is expected to …
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Dubai's real estate market is mature and…
Damac properties has almost been a bellwether in the Dubai property market. Even during the market’s lean phase, Damac was consistent with its product launches, much to the surprise of market stakeholders. That strategy continues even today. “We are …
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Sky News Arabia has ‘highest viewership rating of UAE news channels’
ABU DHABI: Sky News Arabia says it has achieved the highest UAE viewership rating of all news stations broadcast from the country, citing research data. The 24-hour news channel, a joint venture between Abu Dhabi Media Investment Corporation (ADMIC …
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Dubai's real estate market is mature and streamlined
Damac properties has almost been a bellwether in the Dubai property market. Even during the market’s lean phase, Damac was consistent with its product launches, much to the surprise of market stakeholders. That strategy continues even today. “We are …
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UAE prepares to celebrate International Women’s Day
The UAE also ranks first among 132 countries in the ‘women treated with respect’ indicator in the Social Progress Index 2015 report. Gulf News talked to five women in the UAE about the progress in women’s empowerment in the UAE and GCC region on the …
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British child rapist arrested in UAE
Dubai: The British government has thanked the UAE for their support and effort after a serial rapist from the UK was arrested in the emirates and extradited to Britain and jailed. The British Ambassador in a statement on Tuesday thanked the UAE for their …
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