Dubai: Indian expatriate Sam George Abraham and wife Bindumol’s home farming was so impressive that the Dubai Municipality declared them winners in its Grow Your Food campaign in May. The couple received a Dh5,000 cash prize for growing 10 varieties of …
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Firefighters honoured for rescuing residents from burning Abu Dhabi apartment
Abu Dhabi: A team of firefighters who last week rushed to the scene of a burning residential apartment in Abu Dhabi were honoured for their brave efforts in putting out the fire and helping secure the safety of the building’s residents. The incident …
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Abu Dhabi police detain man with 3 kg heroin
Colonel Taher Ghareeb Al Dhaheri, Director of Abu Dhabi police’s Drug Control Department, said that they had information about the man trying to sell heroin capsules in the United Arab Emirates’s capital, the news report said on Saturday. The drug dealer’s …
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Before taking off to Abu Dhabi, Katrina Kaif to fly down to Mumbai for 2 days workshop
Interestingly, before taking off to Abu Dhabi, Katrina Kaif will be doing a quick two days workshop in Mumbai for Aanand L Rai’s movie. While Katrina Kaif will be joining Rai’s movie once she has wrapped up TZH, the prep for the movie will begin in advance.
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Ras Al Khaimah Properties : RAK Properties’ earnings soar on increase in off-plan sales
“With proven excellence in a wide range of projects, the leading property developer is expected to announce additional residential, hospitality and retail projects to further its growth this year.” At the Cityscape Abu Dhabi property exhibition in March …
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Norway’s wealth fund buys property in central Paris
OSLO, July 28 (Reuters) – Norway’s sovereign wealth fund has agreed to pay 462.2 million euros ($541.28 million) for a property in central Paris owned by subsidiaries of Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, it said on Friday. The property comprises 24,500 …
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RAK Properties half year revenues hit $57.4m
Leading property development firm RAK Properties has announced record … The firm, which is listed on the Abu Dhabi Stock Exchange, currently boasts total assets valued at Dh5.11 billion ($1.39 billion), a significant increase on the Dh4.99 billion …
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Abu Dhabi Q2 earnings estimates
Q2 2017 %change Arqaam Capital 526.00 3.69 EFG Hermes 494.00 -2.62 Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank reported a net profit of 507.30 million dirhams in the second quarter of 2016. —– ALDAR PROPERTIES …
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Keep on trucking: UAE start-up founder sets his sights on GCC
Dubai: Trukker, one of the UAE’s latest start-ups … We’ve committed to continue pumping cash in to the business even if we’re not making money,” Biswas said. The next step Now, satisfied with their progress in the consumer market, Trukker …
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Salman Khan and Katrina Kaif’s Tiger Zinda Hai now moves to Abu Dhabi from Morocco.
It will happen in Abu Dhabi again! Director Ali Abbas Zafar revealed it saying on Twitter, writing, “4th schedule of @TigerZindaHai done in morocco, thank you local production you guys did a fabulous job, here we come Abu Dhabi -last one.”
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United Arab Emirates mission evaluates investment options in Costa Rica
The mission is part of the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development, according to a news release from the Costa Rican Foreign Ministry. Local officials presented projects that focus primarily on public infrastructure and public services. Among these are the …
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Indian body repatriation rules cause confusion again
Abu Dhabi: While the controversy on the repatriation procedures of mortal remains to India continues, two divergent positions have emerged on the issue from two different quarters of the Indian government. As Gulf News reported on July 10, a circular …
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Pakistani expats hail Supreme Court decision
Dubai: Pakistani expatriates in the UAE have hailed the Pakistan … which led to the Supreme Court intervention. Speaking to Gulf News, several Pakistani expats said that the judgement sends a strong message to all politicians that there is growing …
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Summer rain brings relief from the scorching heat in the UAE
Dubai: Summer showers brought temporary relief from the scorching heat in Al Ain, Sharjah and the country’s Dhafra region on Friday. The National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology (NCMS) reported light to moderate rain on the southeast Hamim district …
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Dubai Customs holds intellectual property rights workshop
DUBAI: The Intellectual Property Rights (IPR) Department of Dubai Customs has organised a workshop to step up efforts aimed at fighting fake goods. The workshop was attended by 24 officers from Dubai Customs and other relevant government bodies across the …
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Brand agents help customs officials fight back against fake goods
Top brands like Lacoste and Fossil have been working alongside Dubai Customs officials to step up their war against fake goods on sale in markets across the emirate. Workshops hosted by the Intellectual Property Rights Department of Dubai Customs have been …
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NIA Begins Process to Attach Properties of Proclaimed Offender Zakir Naik
A News 18 report states that 51-year-old Naik, with the help of Parvez Khan-aide of Rajan, purchased properties in Dubai, Mumbai and Pune. Also Read: NIA gets proof against Zakir Naik, summons him for communal speeches: Reports Reportedly, Naik …
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