Dubai: Don’t be slick when it comes to spreading fake news, warned Dubai Municipality on Tuesday. Residents have recently been spreading allegations on social networking sites that a brand of baby oil contained allergens, and warned against using the …
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Uber in talks to get back on the road in Abu Dhabi
Uber is working toward resuming service in Abu Dhabi. Mohamed Darwish Al Qamzi, general manager of the UAE-based Center for Regulation of Transport by Hire Cars, said he’s confident that the ride-hailing company will return to doing business in the United …
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Uber in talks to resume Abu Dhabi services: Abu Dhabi official
DUBAI (Reuters) – Uber Technologies [UBER.UL] is in talks to resume services in Abu Dhabi, the capital of the United Arab Emirates, an Abu Dhabi transport official said on Tuesday. Mohamed Darwish Al Qamzi, General Manager of The Center for Regulation of …
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Dubai cancels corporate fines in fresh effort to boost business
DUBAI (Reuters) – Dubai is exempting companies from administrative fines in a fresh effort to stimulate business, which has been dampened by new taxes and slumping asset markets. A decree by Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum cancels fines …
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Uber in talks to resume services in Abu Dhabi: transport official
ABU DHABI (Reuters) – U.S. ride-hailing company Uber Technologies [UBER.UL] is in talks to resume services in Abu Dhabi after a nearly two-year suspension, a transport official said on Tuesday. Services of Uber and Middle East rival Careem were suspended …
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Free parking in Dubai for special vehicles
The free parking initiative is part of the RTA’s first phase in catering to eco-friendly vehicles, and is part of Dubai’s Green Mobility plan to slash carbon emissions and encourage the use of green vehicles. Gulf News earlier reported that about 220 …
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Dubai responds to baby oil rumours
Dubai: Don’t be slick when it comes to spreading fake news, warned Dubai Municipality on Tuesday. Residents have recently been spreading allegations on social networking sites that a brand of baby oil contained allergens, and warned against using the …
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Dubai taxi driver rescues female motorist
Dubai: The month of Ramadan places an emphasis on showing compassion, forgiveness, patience and helping those in need. Last Saturday, a taxi driver employed at the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai was a true example of what the spirit of …
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Abu Dhabi plans increase to municipality tax
Abu Dhabi’s Executive Council is reportedly planning to increase the emirate’s municipality fee for foreign residents renting property. The National cited a circular as confirming plans to increase the fee from 3 per cent for residential properties only.
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Pensioner who spent FOUR YEARS in a Dubai hospital after suffering a stroke finally returns to the UK
A pensioner who was left languishing in a Dubai hospital following a stroke has finally been welcomed home. Malcolm Munroe, originally from Chorlton, Manchester, has spent more than four years at Rashid Hospital after falling ill while away on business.
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UAE’s anti-extremism efforts highlighted
Abu Dhabi: The General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowment (GAIAE) with the support of the Ministry of Presidential Affairs, organised on Monday a forum titled, ‘the Emirates Encircles Extremism’ with the participation of a large number of …
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UAE property developers ramp up Ramadan offers
UAE property developers are ramping up efforts to win over prospective buyers with discounts and attractive payment terms, hoping to counter the expected fall in sales during Ramadan. The onslaught of deals come as the country is already grappling with …
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UAE delegate elected as VP of labour conference
Dubai: The International Labour Conference elected a member of the UAE delegation as the vice-president of its 107th session, which began on Monday in Geneva. Khalifa Mattar Al Kaabi was chosen to be the conference’s vice-president till June 8. Nasser …
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Dubai’s property transactions head online
Dubai: Investors in Dubai’s real estate can sell or rent their properties online from anywhere — through the Dubai Land Department’s ‘REST’ platform. This covers the entire digital management of these transactions and helps eliminate paper …
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Sharjah to set up new drug-rehab centre
Sharjah: A new drug treatment and rehabilitation centre is being established in to Sharjah on the directives of His Highness Shaikh Dr Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah. Dr Shaikh Sultan has directed Major General …
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Abu Dhabi Judicial Department airs three awareness films
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD) has launched three TV awareness films, as part of its second week Ramadan awareness campaigns. The awareness films are aired on a number of local and news channels, in addition to broadcasting educational …
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Speeding vehicle kills Arab couple in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: An Arab couple died on the spot after a speeding vehicle lost control and rammed into them while they were on walk late evening on Saturday. The incident happened after the roundabout of Mahwi Bridge at Mohammad Bin Zayed City. The vehicle hit …
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