Dubai: Shoppers in Dubai will be able to snap up items at bargain prices over the three-day weekend taking place over this year’s National Day holiday. The National Day Sale, from December 1 to 3, will see malls and retail outlets give shoppers discounts …
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Emirati youngsters dream about UAE nuclear industry
If they could develop their own industry, why can’t we?” the 21-year-old intern at the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (Enec) told Gulf News in an interview on the occasion of the UAE’s 45th National Day. “We have resources … we have the youth.
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New Dubai law upholds independence of courts
Dubai: A new law issued on Sunday guarantees everyone’s equality before courts without any discrimination and upholds litigants’ right to defend in all stages of the investigation and trial. The Law No.13 of 2016 on the Judicial Authority in Dubai was …
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UAE inventors turn dreams into reality
the founding father of the UAE was to cultivate and invest in its people who were viewed as the invaluable asset of the country and its future. Gulf News spoke to Emirati innovators and inventors whose commitment to nation-building has been a core …
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Filipina named UAE’s best nanny
Dubai: A Filipina has been judged as the UAE’s best nanny, at the first such award held in the country on Saturday. “This is really an unexpected blessing,” said Lorina Bunio, 29, who had swapped her everyday casual clothes for a ball gown and …
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Dubai to have new mobility centre early next year
Dubai: Dubai will have a new specialised mobility and transport centre that will offer intensive training programmes in the rail and transport sector from the first quarter of next year, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on Saturday. RTA …
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Emirati businessman pays Dh31million for Abu Dhabi Number 1 car plate
… has fetched a whopping Dh31 million at the Vanity Number Plate Auction held on Saturday in Abu Dhabi, a bid six times the reserve price. Speaking to Gulf News, 32-year-old Emirati Abdullah Al Mehri from Abu Dhabi said: “I’m so excited that I won …
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Film on UAE army’s Everest climb to be aired in December
Abu Dhabi: A documentary showing a team from the UAE army conquering Mount Everest, the world’s highest peak, will air on December 7. In May this year, after a gruelling climb through icy temperatures and treacherous winds, a group of soldiers from a …
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UAE minister hails progress at climate summit
Even if you’re not representing the government or the private sector, as a human being we have the responsibility for protecting mother earth and convincing others to change their own practices,” he told Gulf News on … than 200 UAE visitors to …
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UAE Innovation Week kicks off on Sunday
Abu Dhabi: UAE Innovation Week will be launched on Sunday by the Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development, an official announced on Friday. The five-day event, to be held under the patronage of Shaikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Culture …
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Dubai 'gang-rape' victims vows 'The truth will out' as she faces jail
Market trader David Butlin, 22, and footballer Louis Harris, 24, are accused of rape by the woman, who was thrown in prison by Dubai police after making her complaint. The woman’s family is campaigning for her to be returned to Britain. Yesterday the IT …
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Shenaishil: UAE played with high spirits
Radhi Shenaishil, Iraq’s manager, admitted his team were outplayed by UAE in their 2-0 defeat to the Gulf state team in round 6 of Group B of FIFA World Cup qualifiers. “We didn’t have our normal performance, especially in the first half where we lost …
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Dubai tourists told 'don't report sex attacks' after 'gang raped' Briton arrested
Detained in Dubai, a group which helps Westerners who fall victims to the Islamic country’s draconian laws, said authorities have “racist” ideas about tourists and are guilty of “manipulation when it comes to criminal accusations.” Radha Stirling …
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British woman arrested after reporting alleged gang rape in Dubai tells of 'nightmare' ordeal
Dubai’s interpretation of sharia law has lead to a number of … who claim the two men took it in turns to rape her while filming the attack at a hotel in the city. With news of her arrest making international headlines, the woman sent a message through …
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British woman 'gang raped' in Dubai says "I'm petrified out here alone" after she's arrested for extra-marital sex
A British woman facing jail for extra-marital sex after reporting an alleged gang rape on holiday in Dubai has told of her “nightmare” and said she’s “petrified”. Zara-Jayne Moisey, 25, told police in the United Arab Emirates she was violently raped by two …
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British woman 'gang raped' in Dubai being supported by Apprentice star who suffered same ordeal
A British woman facing jail after she was allegedly gang raped while on holiday in Dubai is reportedly being supported by an Apprentice star who suffered the same sex attack. Zara-Jayne Moisey, 25, told police in the United Arab Emirates she was violently …
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Artist recalls the journey of UAE art scene
I think there was only one place in Dubai [that stocked a few colours and art supplies] but most of the material was not available,” Al Rais told Gulf News at his home studio in Dubai. “Of course, there were no galleries or even art-related books …
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