DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Dubai remains home to the world’s busiest international airport after seeing 83.6 million passengers in 2016. However, the figures released on Tuesday by Dubai International Airport fall short of an estimate of 85 million …
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'Emirati troops march in India shows UAE’s love for peace'
it will symbolise the UAE’s trust in India and “our global image as a peace-loving nation,” a former defence official told Gulf News on Monday. “The march will reflect the UAE’s love towards India as way of giving back [for what India gave to the …
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Dubai investigating disabled centre over Kim Kardashian visit
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A state-owned newspaper in Dubai is reporting that authorities are investigating a centre for the disabled after it hosted and publicized a visit by Kim Kardashian West. A story in Tuesday’s edition of Emarat Al Youm says the …
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Eshraq Properties : focuses on Abu Dhabi and Dubai projects as construction starts
Eshraq Properties says it is pressing ahead with long-delayed projects in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The Abu Dhabi-listed developer started initial work on the Dh225 million Jumeirah Rise project in Jumeirah Village Circle in October. It said that construction …
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UAE ranked as world’s most Muslim-friendly destination
Dubai: The UAE is the world’s best place for Muslim tourists, ahead of Malaysia and Turkey, according to new think tank data. Data revealed in the 2016-2017 Global Islamic Economy Report, measured the level of facilities that are Halal — permitted in …
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Dubai firefighters reach new heights as they use JETPACKS to beat the traffic and put out blazes
Firefighters in Dubai are set to become even more like superheros with the introduction of jetpacks. Dubai Civil Defence recently launched the Dolphin, a jetski equipped with a jetpack and fire hose which will allow firefighters easy access to fires on …
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Dubai launches Dolphin water jetpack system for firefighting from the air
Dubai is now taking firefighting techniques to new heights — literally. Further cementing its reputation as one of the world’s most technologically advanced cities, Dubai has invested in water jetpack systems for firefighting. A video released by the …
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Abu Dhabi win caps career turnaround for Fleetwood
On Sunday, the 26-year-old Fleetwood topped what could be the strongest field of the year on the European Tour to win the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship by a shot. His swing held up in the most trying of circumstances in the final round, with major champions …
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Dubai has new safety rules after high-rise fires, but few details
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – New fire safety rules have come to Dubai after a series of skyscraper fires that marred its futuristic skyline, but authorities offered few details Sunday about how they’ll force owners to replace flammable siding with …
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Dubai real estate market sees $3.2bn of deals in fortnight
Dubai’s real estate market generated transactions worth $3.2bn during the first 15 days of January 2017, according to the latest report issued by Dubai Land Department (DLD). “By studying the index at the end of last year, DLD predicted that the market …
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UAE and India: A relationship going stronger
UAE President Shaikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan visits India and held meeting with Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi and signed a cultural agreement along with various other agreements. Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi paid a two-day visit to the UAE …
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Dubai and Abu Dhabi named as favoured locations by world’s wealthiest homebuyers
Dubai and Abu Dhabi have both featured on a new ranking of the 50 most important cities for property ownership among the world’s wealthiest people. The Alpha Cities Index has been created by consultancy Wealth-X and is a ranking of the cities that ultra …
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NBAD sees Dubai, Abu Dhabi residential market bottoming
National Bank of Abu Dhabi (NBAD) said in its yearly investment outlook, released Sunday. In the fourth quarter to December 2016, the rate of decline in property prices stabilised in Dubai and certain mid market witnessed a small uptick. New project …
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Fleetwood wins in Abu Dhabi for 2nd European Tour title
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Tommy Fleetwood broke free from a pack of contenders containing three major champions to win the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship by one shot on Sunday, ending the Englishman’s 3 1/2-year wait for a second European Tour title.
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Partnership to accelerate possible hyperloop link
Abu Dhabi: A strategic partnership agreement has been signed in … with the aim of beginning construction in at least one region within the next three months,” Gresta told Gulf News. “What makes our approach different is that we have already acquired …
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“I saw history being made between India and UAE”
who relinquished the position of the deputy head of the mission at the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi, told Gulf News. She served as chargé d’affaires at the embassy off and on for five months during her 2.5-year stint. She will take up her new position as …
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Scattered rain hits parts of UAE
told Gulf News that the rain is “due to a trough or a low pressure affecting the Gulf area and it’s extending to the southern part of the Arabian peninsula”. “Scattered areas in the UAE starting from the western part continuing to the eastern part may …
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