Formula One champion Nico Rosberg is retiring. The German driver says he made the decision Monday evening, a day after claiming his first title by finishing second at the season-ending Abu Dhabi Grand Prix behind Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton.
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UAE Rulers hail 45-year journey of prosperity
Dubai: The UAE, under the leadership of President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, is experiencing the strongest and most prosperous phase of all times, Rulers of the Emirates said in a meeting held at the Union House in Dubai on Friday …
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UAE hosts global push to save antiquities from conflict
Five Nobel Laureates have called for urgent action to save ancient sites from conflict, as a cultural heritage summit opens in Abu Dhabi. France and the UAE are leading a push to create a $100m fund to protect and restore antiquities under threat from …
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UAE Rulers praise country’s progress on 45th National Day
Dubai: The UAE, under the leadership of President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, is experiencing the strongest and most prosperous phase of all times, Rulers of the Emirates said in a meeting held at the Union House in Dubai on Friday …
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UAE through the eyes of a citizen
Dubai: Born seven years after the UAE’s union, Emirati journalist Ahmad Al Mansouri, 39, rejoices in the country’s achievements, milestones, and memories as he talks to Gulf News about the traditions and values that shaped him in a time he describes as …
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Six leaders and how they helped shape UAE
Abu Dhabi: Thanks to its founding fathers, the UAE is today widely recognised as a successful modern state that, starting from scratch just four decades ago, has managed to establish the foundations of a prosperous and advanced society. The spectacular …
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UAE midfielder Abdulrahman voted Asian player of the year
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — Attacking midfielder Omar Abdulrahman won the Asian Football Confederation player of the year award for helping Al Ain reach the final of the continental club championship and steering the United Arab Emirates into the …
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UAE marks 45th anniversary of National Day
The United Arab Emirates commemorates its 45th National Day on Dec. 2, a day that embodies the Spirit of the Union and celebrates 45 years of great achievements since the federation was established in 1971. The path of celebration was first announced by …
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UAE Tire Market Forecast & Opportunities, 2021
LONDON, Nov. 30, 2016 /PRNewswire/ — Despite being impacted by falling oil prices and uncertainties prevailing across neighbouring countries, automobile market in the UAE grew during 2011-2015. As per OICA, motorization rate (for passenger cars and …
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UAE embassy in London celebrates National Day
Dubai: Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) supported the UAE Embassy in London as a cultural partner to host this year’s UAE National Day celebrations. The embassy’s celebrations held at the National Gallery on Trafalgar Square was …
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Dubai scores higher than global average in maths, science
Dubai: Students in Dubai have for the first time risen above the international average of 500 points in a standardised maths and science test, it was announced on Wednesday. However, the overall average for the whole of the UAE is still under 500 points in …
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UAE honours its martyrs with a permanent memorial
Abu Dhabi: Emirati men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice by laying their lives down for their country have been honoured for their actions with the opening of Wahat Al Karama (Oasis of Dignity) memorial site in Abu Dhabi on Commemoration Day …
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UAE observes Commemoration Day with a silent prayer
Abu Dhabi: His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, joined citizens and residents in a minute of silence at the Oasis of Dignity (Wahat Al Karama) to mark Commemoration Day.
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Pleasant weather during UAE National Day
The sea [Arabian Gulf] will be very nice for everybody — especially for those who are planning any activities on Thursday and Friday,” a forecaster from the National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology (NCMS), told Gulf News. Dubai, Abu Dhabi …
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Carpenter to attempt 1,050km Peace Walk across UAE
Dubai: A Pakistani carpenter who said he has walked across the UAE previously will again attempt his self-styled 1,050km Peace Walk across all seven emirates in honour of the UAE, starting on National Day (December 2) from Hatta. Mohammad Idris Malek, 56 …
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UAE’s 1990 World Cup journey now a documentary
He and his crew had to hunt for footage of the UAE in its early days. He reached out to Abu Dhabi TV for video and news publications, such as Gulf News, for stills. He also approached Fifa for videos of World Cup matches. “It was tough. It was very tough …
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UAE leaders pay tributes on ocassion of Commemoration Day
Abu Dhabi: The anniversary of the nation’s martyrs will remain present in the memory of generations and immortal in the conscience of the UAE people, President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has said. In a statement released on the …
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