Dubai: Thunderbolts, lightning storms and a heavy downpour hit several parts of the UAE on Monday morning. Storming morning in Dubai! This taken just minutes ago after arriving home from flying all night. Good timing for me, both landing and with my camera …
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Dubai church prepares to celebrate golden jubilee
We have been blessed by the benevolence of the Rulers and we are grateful to them,” Fr Lennie J.A. Connully OFM Cap, parish priest of St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Dubai, told Gulf News. “Our message is we are happy we are here. We are grateful to …
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Dubai Garden Glow: brightest park in Dubai
Thanks to Dubai Municipality’s recent focus on getting residents outdoors, parks in this city are the places to be. Gulf News goes exploring. Thanks to the ever-cosmopolitan nature of the emirate, Dubai Municipality has offered a multitude of parks for …
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Dubai Garden Glow: Here's where the children play and learn
Thanks to Dubai Municipality’s recent focus on getting residents outdoors, parks in this city are the places to be. Gulf News goes exploring. Thanks to the ever-cosmopolitan nature of the emirate, Dubai Municipality has offered a multitude of parks for …
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Expatriates talk about life in the UAE
Vacationing in Dubai as a teenager, Raj Kumar finally made the move to the UAE with his family in 1973, and has never looked back since. Building a life for himself, and joining his dad in the family business, Kumar said he has loved living in Dubai for …
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Review: The Ritz Carlton Abu Dhabi Grand Canal
Being driven into The Ritz Carlton Complex, you see villas on your right and expansive grounds on your left – but that doesn’t prepare you in any way for the sheer size of this property located near Khalifa Park in Abu Dhabi. For guests checking in or …
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The First Group Showcases Unparalleled Opportunities in Dubai’s Booming Property Sector to Chinese Investors
Leading developer set to support awareness of surging interest in Dubai’s property market by exhibiting at this week’s Dubai Property Show in Shanghai SHANGHAI–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Leading developer The First Group is showcasing the unrivalled …
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Bangladeshis celebrate Independence Day
The ambassador was speaking to Gulf News on the sidelines of the Independence Day celebrations at the Bangladeshi embassy in Abu Dhabi. Bangladesh’s government’s recent decision to establish a $10-billion (Dh37.6 billion) sovereign investment fund to …
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Dubai Garden Glow and dinosaurs in Dubai
Thanks to Dubai Municipality’s recent focus on getting residents outdoors, parks in this city are the places to be. Gulf News goes exploring. Thanks to the ever-cosmopolitan nature of the emirate, Dubai Municipality has offered a multitude of parks for …
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The brightest park in Dubai
Thanks to Dubai Municipality’s recent focus on getting residents outdoors, parks in this city are the places to be. Gulf News goes exploring. Thanks to the ever-cosmopolitan nature of the emirate, Dubai Municipality has offered a multitude of parks for …
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Review: The Ritz Carlton Grand Canal Abu Dhabi
Being driven into The Ritz Carlton Complex, you see villas on your right and expansive grounds on your left – but that doesn’t prepare you in any way for the sheer size of this property located near Khalifa Park in Abu Dhabi. For guests checking in or …
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Spectacular Ceremony Launches Official Countdown to Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019
Emirati performers took to the stage as the UAE capital officially began the countdown to hosting the Special Olympics World Games Abu Dhabi 2019. (Photo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20170325/854888-a) (Photo: http://photos …
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Dubai World Cup 2017 live coverage: Traffic delays expected
“It’s all systems go for us,” Frank Gabriel Jr, Chief Executive of Dubai Racing Club, told Gulf News. The nine-race card, boasting of the world’s richest payday in sport, opens with the Godolphin Mile Race at 3.45pm. Followers of racing form seem largely …
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Thundershowers continue to pound UAE
Dubai: Thundershowers continued across the UAE on Saturday, a day after heavy rain and hailstorm fell on parts of the emirates. The national weather bureau said the weather will remain unstable, with clouds and more rain expected to fall across the country …
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That's a high-speed chase! Dubai police's Bugatti Veyron supercar which can reach 253mph is officially declared the fastest cop car in the world
If you were to see a sleek Bugatti Veyron speed through the streets of Dubai, you might not expect the driver to be the one doing the chasing. But the vehicle is the latest addition to the force’s line of supercars and has been declared the fastest …
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Dubai’s Earth Hour savings since 2008 show unwavering energy
Dubai: For just nine Earth Hours that Dubai participated in … both at a grass roots and up to government level,” Abdul Latif told Gulf News. “Here in the UAE, the leadership has been at the forefront of this change, with the establishment of the …
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UAE halts shipments from Brazilian meat plants
The United Arab Emirates has suspended shipments from six Brazilian meat plants and told importers to recall any of their products from local stores. The six plants are operated by JJZ Alimentos, Frango D M Industria E Comercio De Alimentos, Frigorifico …
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