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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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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Abu Dhabi Festival line-up announced
Abu Dhabi: The 14th edition of Abu Dhabi festival will be headlined by American jazz icon Wynton Marsalis, popular fado singer Mariza, five-time Grammy Award winner Tomatiti, Saudi singer Mohammad Abdo, and Chinese-American cellist Yo-Yo Ma, the organising …
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UAE residents celebrate Flag Day
Dubai: The morning of November 3 is witnessing a large-scale celebration across the country to mark President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s accession as President of the UAE. The UAE flag is being hoisted at schools, government …
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Abu Dhabi Youth Council formed
Abu Dhabi: The system for youth councils across the UAE has been completed, while the Abu Dhabi Youth Council (ADYC) was formed yesterday (Wednesday). Shamma Suhail Faris Al Mazroui, Minister of State for Youth, announced the completion of the system …
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Demand for UAE flags on the rise
… as early as October to cater to the demand for various sizes of the UAE flag and other items with the UAE flag colours, a Gulf News survey revealed. UAE Flag Day, which falls on November 3, is an event which coincides with the anniversary of President …
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F1 Fitness is the all new rage in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: A fitness revolution has taken over Abu Dhabi in the run-up to the city’s biggest sporting event – Formula 1 Grand Prix running from November 25-27. As part of the Get Driver Fit (GDF) challenge, a hugely popular feature of the racing season …
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School principal's email hacked
Abu Dhabi: In a suspected case of hacking, the email account of an Indian school principal in Abu Dhabi is being used by conmen who are demanding money from his friends. Abdul Kader, principal of Model School Abu Dhabi, said dozens of people on his contact …
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Abu Dhabi : Wilfy – Ronstan duo set to release 'Ye Mojea Bhangara' music album
Abu Dhabi, Nov 2: Wilfy Fernandes Kinnigoly/Abu Dhabi a known name in the Konkani music field by his two successful devotional albums “Jezu BallkakKheloian” and “Jezu Mhaka Zai” is all set to release his maiden Konkani songs album “Ye …
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Shawarma showdown: Why many vendors are wrapping up in Dubai
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A showdown over shawarma has come to Dubai. A state-owned newspaper reported on Wednesday that nearly half of all shawarma stands in Dubai either will be shut down or have stopped selling the popular Mideast street food. The …
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UAE Flag Day: Complete guide to flag-raising etiquette
As the country celebrates National Flag Day, it has been advised that every organisation and individual wishing to raise the UAE flag must do so correctly. Gulf News highlights some of the main dos and don’ts of the country’s flag-raising etiquette …
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UAE Flag Day to witness a large number of activities
Abu Dhabi: A full agenda of events will be launched by the Ministry of Culture and Knowledge Development on the occasion of UAE Flag Day, it was announced on Tuesday. An agenda, adopted by Shaikh Nahyan Bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, Minister of Culture and …
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UAE’s first nuclear energy power purchase agreement signed
Abu Dhabi: A Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) for the purchase of electricity generated at the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant was signed in Abu Dhabi. The Barakah One PJSC Company (Barakah One), a subsidiary of the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (Enec …
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UAE plays a role in setting agenda for global cities
Abu Dhabi: The UAE is playing a major role in setting the agenda for global cities in the coming 20 years. The sprawling urban settings require different solutions and the International Renewable Energy Agency (Irena) engaged several hundred participants …
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Emirati artist shares emotions through art
Dubai: An Emirati visual artist based in Abu Dhabi is turning significant life events and social issues into artistic pieces to share her feelings with society. Whether it is deep anguish about Emirati martyrs or the death of an Emirati firefighter in the …
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