will be ready ahead of the 46th National Day of the UAE, a top official confirmed to Gulf News on Monday. The project had missed its previous opening date. However, work is going in full swing and is expected to be wrapped up by the end of November …
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‘World’s heaviest’ woman Eman Ahmed dies in Abu Dhabi, aged 37
She later appeared to change her stance, saying: “Thank you to everyone…people in India. Thank you.” In May, Ms Ahmed was transported to Abu Dhabi for further operations. She was taken by air ambulance on a hydraulic stretcher specially imported from …
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Dubai jail spends Dh4.5m on rent, school fees of inmates’ families
Dubai: The high standards and comforts offered to inmates in … and people donate money every year to help some inmates,” Brig Al Shamali told Gulf News. The aid also helps pay the minor sums in certain bounced cheques and air tickets for inmates …
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Lock&Stock App Makes UAE Debut
Lock&Stock, a mobile application aimed at enriching the education experience for students, was launched today in the UAE as a free download on the Android platform and will shortly be available for download on the iOS platform. At the time of launch …
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WAM Provides News Services In 8 Languages To Communicate The UAE’s Inspiring Story To The World
The Emirates News Agency (WAM) announced the launch of its news services to cover six key global languages, in addition to the already existing Arabic and English. The launch comes as part of efforts to further reinforce the UAE’s positive image and …
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World’s ‘heaviest’ woman Eman Ahmed dies in Abu Dhabi
Eman died at the Burjeel Hospital hospital in Abu Dhabi due to complications from the underlying comorbid conditions, including heart disease and kidney dysfunction, according to medical experts at the hospital. Eman had been admitted at Burjeel hospital …
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Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi discusses regional, int’l issues with visiting Egyptian president
UAE state news agency WAM reported. El-Sisi arrived in Abu Dhabi on Monday for a two-day official visit to the UAE. WAM said that during the meeting, “the relations of brotherly cooperation in various aspects and other vital areas of interest to both …
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UAE, Brazil non-oil trade hits $2.7 billion in 2016
The non-oil trade exchange between the UAE and Brazil reached some $2.7 billion during 2016 … reported Wam, the Emirates official news agency. The ministry noted that meat and poultry products topped the list of exports and imports between both countries …
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Eman Ahmed, Once World’s Heaviest Woman, Dies In Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: World’s heaviest woman Eman Ahmed, who came to India for weight-loss surgery and then flew to Abu Dhabi for further treatment amid controversy, has died at 37. Doctors said she died today of complications including heart disease and kidney …
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Dubai police install smart surveillance system to track reckless drivers
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Dubai’s DAE hires former Etihad exec as CEO of subsidiary
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Dubai Safari, Frame to open in November
Dubai’s long-delayed Dhs1bn ($272.2m) safari park will open by the end of November, according to reports. Dubai Municipality director general Hussain Nasser Lootah told Gulf News the organisation was “expecting to complete and hoped to open Dubai …
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5 most expensive homes for rent in Dubai in 2017
some live a king-size life in Dubai. We scoured the property website, LuxHabitat, to find the asking prices for ultimate luxury rentals in Dubai. All amounts mentioned are annual rent figures. Live ‘the dream’ with La Reve and you could wake up to views of …
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Marriott International to open two Dubai hotels in October
… openings in Dubai as the Bulgari Resort and Residences Dubai prepares to ‘soft open’ in October and Renaissance Downtown Hotel targets a mid-month launch. The 298-room Downtown property in Business Bay features interior designs by WA International …
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Abu Dhabi opens new entrance to Khalifa City
The Abu Dhabi City Municipality has opened a new Dh11-million ($ … The project is being built by Aldar properties. Khalifa City B is further inland and is near Bani Yas and Al Shawamikh, while the new Khalifa City is being planned somewhere in between …
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Dubai launches incentives to boost use of electric, hybrid cars
Dubai’s energy and road transport regulators got together on Sunday to launch their most ambitious initiative yet to encourage the community to use electric and hybrid vehicles, and promote the use of sustainable transport, which will have a lower …
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All Dubai government service centres to close for one day
Government service centres in Dubai will partially shut their doors next month in a bid to educate residents about the range of tasks that can be completed online. UAE vice president and prime minister and Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al …
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