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Abu Dhabi: Representatives of around 40 countries on Saturday approved plans to establish a fund to protect heritage sites in war zones and a network of safe havens for endangered artworks. “We are committed to pursuing (these) two ambitious, long-term …
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Mercedes F1 boss Toto Wolff has long been aware of that truism, and after the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix he heads into the off-season this winter with another problem on his hands – what does he do about Hamilton’s actions at Yas Marina? In attempting to win the …
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Dubai’s beautiful skyline has been captured a night by a pilot coming in to land. Qatar Airways pilot Khalifa Al Thani filmed the illuminated Middle Eastern country at 35,000 feet above the ground. Captured in the pilot’s cockpit, the video is set to …
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The victim, who waived her right to anonymity with one news organisation for a fund raising campaign to raise cash for her legal fees, had met the pair at Dubai’s biggest and most popular nightclub called Zero Gravity. She was on a short stopover in the …
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Perhaps like you, I first visited Abu Dhabi in the middle of the night. In the days before technology allowed non-stop flights between Europe and Asia, planes were obliged to refuel along the way. One of the leading pit stops was the capital of the United …
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Formula One champion Nico Rosberg is retiring. The German driver says he made the decision Monday evening, a day after claiming his first title by finishing second at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix behind Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton.
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Dubai: The UAE, under the leadership of President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, is experiencing the strongest and most prosperous phase of all times, Rulers of the Emirates said in a meeting held at the Union House in Dubai on Friday …
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Five Nobel Laureates have called for urgent action to save ancient sites from conflict, as a cultural heritage summit opens in Abu Dhabi. France and the UAE are leading a push to create a $100m fund to protect and restore antiquities under threat from …
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Dubai: The UAE, under the leadership of President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, is experiencing the strongest and most prosperous phase of all times, Rulers of the Emirates said in a meeting held at the Union House in Dubai on Friday …
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Dubai: Born seven years after the UAE’s union, Emirati journalist Ahmad Al Mansouri, 39, rejoices in the country’s achievements, milestones, and memories as he talks to Gulf News about the traditions and values that shaped him in a time he describes as …
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Abu Dhabi: Thanks to its founding fathers, the UAE is today widely recognised as a successful modern state that, starting from scratch just four decades ago, has managed to establish the foundations of a prosperous and advanced society. The spectacular …
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ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Attacking midfielder Omar Abdulrahman won the Asian Football Confederation player of the year award for helping Al Ain reach the final of the continental club championship and steering the United Arab Emirates into the …
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The United Arab Emirates commemorates its 45th National Day on Dec. 2, a day that embodies the Spirit of the Union and celebrates 45 years of great achievements since the federation was established in 1971. The path of celebration was first announced by …
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LONDON, Nov. 30, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Despite being impacted by falling oil prices and uncertainties prevailing across neighbouring countries, automobile market in the UAE grew during 2011-2015. As per OICA, motorization rate (for passenger cars and …
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Dubai: Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) supported the UAE Embassy in London as a cultural partner to host this year’s UAE National Day celebrations. The embassy’s celebrations held at the National Gallery on Trafalgar Square was …
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Dubai: Students in Dubai have for the first time risen above the international average of 500 points in a standardised maths and science test, it was announced on Wednesday. However, the overall average for the whole of the UAE is still under 500 points in …
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Abu Dhabi: Emirati men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice by laying their lives down for their country have been honoured for their actions with the opening of Wahat Al Karama (Oasis of Dignity) memorial site in Abu Dhabi on Commemoration Day …
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