Dubai: A new report studying internships and entry level careers in the UAE has found that 40 per cent of UAE graduates are taking unpaid positions in order to secure experience and gain new skills. The ‘State of Internships and Graduate Jobs – UAE …
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Dh1.4b Abu Dhabi development aid for 9 developing countries
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), the leading national entity for development aid, on Wednesday announced that it financed 11 development projects worth Dh1.4 billion in 2017, benefiting nine developing countries. Totalling more than Dh646 …
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Dubai Police chief reviews security at gold souq
… an outstanding job in securing and providing safety to all residents in Dubai. They are keen to protect people and property,” he said. The visit came after Gulf News reported in March that Dubai Police had established an innovation lab to study and …
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Abu Dhabi property rates continue decline in Q1 2018
RELATED ARTICLES: Abu Dhabi rents drop by 2.1% in Q1 2018 | CEO of Abu Dhabi’s Bloom ‘seriously’ eyeing Dubai merger | Has Dubai’s property market finally stabilised? Apartment and villa sales and rental rates in Abu Dhabi have continued to drop in 2018 …
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Restless Ramadan nights for Filipino chess wizards in UAE
In the search for the not-so-typical activities of Filipinos during this season, Gulf News’ #Pinoy found the company of some of the UAE’s elite chess players congregating for a tournament at the Dubai Chess and Culture Club. Among the many participants …
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Nipah Outbreak: UAE urges citizens in India to exercise caution
Dubai: The UAE has urged its citizens in India to exercise caution and abide by the instructions of Indian authorities following the outbreak of the Nipah virus in Kerala. The UAE Consulate in Kerala has urged Emiratis to register with the Twajudi service …
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UAE claims to destroy two Houthi vessels in Red Sea
according to Abu Dhabi’s official WAM news agency. “The two armed vessels had been threatening a commercial oil tanker,” according to a statement released by the UAE military and carried by WAM. “Two other [Houthi] vessels managed to flee the …
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UAE marks International Day for Biological Diversity
Dubai, May 22 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) joined the world in celebrating World Biodiversity Day on Tuesday. It is observed annually on May 22. This year’s celebration was being held under the theme “Celebrating 25 Years of Action for …
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UAE launches 10-year residency visas for investors, specialists
Kamal Vachani, Director Al Maya Group, said: “10-year visa – this is great news as it will further boost the confidence of investors. UAE has always been in the forefront of taking pragmatic, business friendly and investor friendly decisions. “We are very …
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Which category of students can get 10-year UAE residency visas?
#UAE pic.twitter.com/d3bgo6vMRV – WAM News / English (@WAMNEWS_ENG) May 20, 2018 The current law states that females, no matter their age, can stay dependent under their parent’s visa until they get married. For males, however, they are eligible to stay …
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UAE Denies Trying to Influence Trump’s Election
TEHRAN (Tasnim) – The United Arab Emirates did not try to influence the election of Donald Trump, a minister said on Tuesday, following reports that the president’s son met with an envoy representing the crown princes of the UAE and Saudi Arabia.
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UAE expats to sponsor education of Kerala nurse’s kids
Abu Dhabi, May 23 (IANS) Two Abu Dhabi-based entrepreneurs have pledged to support the two children of a Kerala nurse who died after attending to Nipah virus patients in the Indian state. A mother of two, 28-year-old Lini Puthussery from Kozhikkode was …
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MIDEAST STOCKS-Property stocks lift Dubai after UAE long-term visa move
DUBAI, May 21 (Reuters) – Dubai stocks climbed to a more than two-week high on Monday, as sentiment for property shares was lifted by a decision of the United Arab Emirates’ government to grant residency visas of up to 10 years to investors and specialists.
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UAE’s visa move boosts Dubai property stocks
DUBAI: Property stocks in Dubai and Abu Dhabi rose in early Monday trading after the United Arab Emirates approved a system to grant residency visas of up to 10 years to investors and specialists. Emaar Properties rose 4 per cent and DAMAC Properties …
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Sharjah social services to renovate homes of the less fortunate
Sharjah – Sharjah Social Services Department, CSD, launched today an initiative titled, ‘Renovating Houses of the Less Fortunate’ in the emirate. The plan is aimed at refurbishing houses of the beneficiaries of the social welfare security and providing …
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Tropical cyclone will not impact UAE, forecasters say
“The UAE will not be affected directly by the cyclone,” a forecaster told Gulf News. “We are not seeing any effect of the cyclone here from today until Friday,” the forecaster added. Due to tropical depression in the south east of Arabian …
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Watch: Mohammad surprises iftar volunteers on Dubai road
Speeding and not paying attention to the road is dangerous behaviour,” Major General Al Zafein, Head of the Federal Traffic Council and Assistant to the Dubai Police Chief for Operations Affairs, previously told Gulf News. “People who feel hungry …
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