ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates – Leading oil officials from around the world meeting in Abu Dhabi remain tense over low crude prices, though they are trying to sound optimistic. That’s in contrast to last year’s Abu Dhabi International Petroleum …
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Prince Charles, Camilla tour Shaikh Zayed Mosque
Abu Dhabi: The Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall kicked off their three-day tour of the UAE with a visit to Shaikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi on Sunday. Shaikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Co …
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Charles and Camilla visit Abu Dhabi Mosque
Like all Muslim places of worship, visitors to the the Abu Dhabi site must remove their footwear. While Camilla kept her feet on show throughout, Charles walked around in dark socks. He then quickly put his leather shoes back on as the couple emerged …
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Prince Charles, Camilla visit UAE mosque
The UAE became a unified, independent nation in 1971. The two had just arrived from neighbouring Oman, where they began their weeklong trip. On Saturday night, the state-run Oman News Agency reported that Sultan Qaboos bin Said, who has ruled the country …
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More than 200 Dubai buildings now solar-powered
Dubai: More than 200 buildings in Dubai are now harnessing power from the sun, it was announced on Sunday. A total of 222 residential and commercial buildings have installed rooftop solar panels and connected to the grid for the Shams Dubai Initiative as …
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Britain's Prince Charles, Camilla visit UAE mosque on tour
The UAE became a unified, independent nation in 1971. The two had just arrived from neighbouring Oman, where they began their weeklong trip. On Saturday night, the state-run Oman News Agency reported that Sultan Qaboos bin Said, who has ruled the country …
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US election 2016: Some UAE expats turn away from dollar on US poll jitters
Dubai: The looming presidential elections in the United States … probably more than any other election,” said Terry in a statement sent to Gulf News. The gap between Trump and Hillary Clinton has recently narrowed significantly, causing anxiety …
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Does Trump mean bad news for UAE dirham?
Close your eyes. imagine a scenario where Republican nominee Donald Trump is the leader of the so-called free world. Would you – yes, you – want to invest your hard-earned money in ‘that’ America? If you answered yes to that, then you, like Trump, are kind …
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Dubai's Emaar Malls Q3 net profit rises 16 pct – statement
DUBAI, Nov 6 (Reuters) – Dubai’s Emaar Malls, a unit of Emaar Properties, reported a 16 percent rise in third-quarter net profit on Sunday. * Net profit of 435 million dirhams ($118.4 million) in the three months to Sept. 30, it said in a bourse statement …
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You can soon pay Dubai Police fines at Wall Street Exchange
Dubai: You will soon be able to pay Dubai Police fines at Wall Street Exchange branches in the UAE. Payments can also be made at self-service kiosks next to the exchange house, which has around a dozen outlets in Dubai and 30 across the country. Wall …
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Gandhi centres planned in Dubai, Abu Dhabi
Plans to set up special centres in Dubai and Abu Dhabi to propagate Gandhian teachings and principles were announced on Saturday. The centres have been planned at the Indian Consulate in Dubai and the India Social and Cultural Centre in Abu Dhabi.
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Dubai and China — share big ambitions and projects
financial services and great connectivity offer Chinese companies the opportunity to grow from Dubai and beyond,” he added in an interview with Gulf News at the sideline of the event in Shanghai, one of the most famous and busiest cities in the world.
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RTA to open nine stations along Dubai Water Canal, Business Bay
Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will provide marine transport services along the Dubai Water Canal and the Business Bay once the Canal is open to link with the service in Dubai Creek and coastal areas of Dubai, an official said on Saturday …
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Flag Day celebrated across UAE with pride and joy
Abu Dhabi/Dubai: The UAE today unanimously celebrated Flag Day, which marks the accession of His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan as President of the UAE. The occasion symbolises the country’s abiding values of humanitarianism, tolerance …
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UAE Flag Day celebrations marked across the country
Dubai: The morning of November 3 witnessed balloons in the colours of the UAE flag released into the sky and flag-hoisting ceremonies to mark UAE’s Flag Day. The occasion marks the accession of His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan to the …
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Emiratis may soon drive taxis in Abu Dhabi
In terms of enhanced services, the regulator is currently working to equip all taxis with free WiFi access, as reported by Gulf News in September. The WiFi will be accessible as soon as the taxi meter starts running. In addition, the Abu Dhabi Taxi …
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Abu Dhabi's Mubadala weighs Tabreed stake sale-sources
DUBAI, Nov 3 (Reuters) – Abu Dhabi state investment vehicle Mubadala Development Co is considering the sale of a least part of its stake in Dubai’s National Central Cooling Co (Tabreed), three sources familiar with the matter told Reuters. Tabreed’s …
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