ABU DHABI: Shaikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs and Chairman of Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, has issued a resolution setting up a Personal Status and Inheritance Court for non-Muslims in Abu Dhabi.
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UAE says it destroyed Iranian-built drone in Yemen: state news agency
DUBAI The air force of the United Arab Emirates shot down an Iranian-made drone in Yemen, state news agency WAM reported on Saturday, quoting a Yemeni military officer. The UAE is a member of a mostly Gulf Arab military coalition led by Saudi Arabia that …
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Indian skydives to celebrate UAE-India ties against terrorism
But, there are many more reasons to celebrate on this occasion,” Ahmad told Gulf News on phone after skydiving at Skydive Dubai on Wednesday afternoon. He wore a T-shirt designed with national flags of India and the UAE and Shaikh Mohammad’s picture …
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India-UAE ties: Abu Dhabi positions itself as the Sunni alternative
In spring 2015, the Abu Dhabi royal family urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to consider a state visit to the United Arab Emirates. New Delhi was unenthusiastic. India’s economic stakes in the UAE were weighed against the Emiratis close relationship …
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68th Republic Day: UAE’s participation reflects deep-rooted Emirati-Indian relations, say Gulf media
a prominent UAE-based news website quoted the crown prince as saying that the gulf state’s participation reflected the “deep-rooted Emirati-Indian relations”. “India’s Republic Day is an example of positive values propelling nations into …
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UAE joins India’s day of pride and glory
New Delhi: India’s Republic Day is an example of positive values propelling nations into greatness and the UAE’s participation in it reflects deep-rooted Emirati-Indian relations, His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu …
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UAE, India issue joint statement at the end of Mohammad Bin Zayed's visit to India
In this context, they noted that the MoU for cooperation in programme exchange between Prasar Bharati of India and Emirates News Agency, WAM, of the UAE, would further strengthen collaboration in the field of broadcasting and exchange of programmes …
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India, UAE condemn use of religion to justify state-sponsored terrorism
NEW DELHI: India and UAE would work together to counter radicalisation and misuse of religion by groups and countries for inciting hatred and perpetrating acts of terrorism. A joint statement issued at the end of the visit by the UAE crown prince Sheikh …
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UAE contingent leads R-Day parade
IMAGE: A military contingent of the United Arab Emirates leads the march past at the Rajpath during the 68th Republic Day Parade in New Delhi. Photograph: Kamal Singh/PTI Photo A 149-member marching contingent from the United Arab Emirates, with a band …
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Abu Dhabi to convert unused land into car parks
Finding a parking spot is a common issue that motorists face in Abu Dhabi despite the construction of multi-storey parking facilities in some areas. Gulf News previosuly reported of residents complaining about lack of parking spaces in areas that have …
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CEO of Dubai airport offers to help Trump, U.S. improve hubs
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai International Airport would welcome a call from the Trump administration on ways to improve American airports, the CEO of the Mideast hub said on Tuesday as it retained the title of the world’s busiest for international …
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Dubai airport widens gap over London's Heathrow
Dubai is already the world’s busiest international airport and there’s no sign of it relinquishing the title. More than 83.6 million passengers traveled through Dubai International last year — 5.6 million passengers, or 7%, more than in 2015. Its closest …
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Dubai Police rescue special needs boy locked in bathroom
Dubai: Dubai Police have helped a special needs boy who locked himself inside a bathroom reportedly due to his emotional situation, police said. Brigadier Kamil Butti Al Suwaidi, director-general of the Department of Operation Affairs, said they received a …
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Afridi helps release Pakistani prisoners in Dubai
Dubai: Famous Pakistani cricket star Shahid Afridi cooperated with Dubai Police to release 30 Pakistani prisoners in Dubai after paying off their financial dues. The former captain of the Pakistan cricket team tweeted: “By grace of Allah, we are …
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Burj Khalifa glows with Tricolour to mark India's Republic Day
#India pic.twitter.com/p8gfl1mr9X — Burj Khalifa (@BurjKhalifa) January 25, 2017 The LED shows were held thrice and will be repeated on Thursday along with complimenting Dubai Fountain shows. “The visual expression of the tri-colors underlined the …
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Dubai to get first floating houses, made in Finland and shipped by sea
A swanky new waterfront development in Dubai will feature the UAE’s first floating houses, plus restaurants and a yacht club that also bob on the waves – all made in a factory in Finland and “sailed” to the Gulf later this year. Finnish firm …
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Dubai Financial Market : Deyaar upbeat despite fall in profits
The Dubai developer Deyaar says it is “cautiously optimistic” about the year ahead despite reporting a 25.8% decline in profits for 2016. The company said it made a net profit of AED 216 million last year, compared to AED 291 million in 2015 …
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