DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The United Arab Emirates will start taxing vaping devices and e-cigarettes at 100% and all sugary drinks at 50% as economic growth stutters and the government looks for …
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Committee to handle state-owned Dubai developer’s disputes
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai says it has set up a special committee to “resolve multiple disputes” involving a government-owned developer as it faces a series of lawsuits amid an economic …
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Revealed: how far UAE property prices have fallen so far in 2019
Dubai apartment sale prices in the first half of 2019 are 3.9 percent cheaper than six months ago, according to new data. The Property Finder Trends report showed that apartments for sale fared worse …
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Abu Dhabi to get 40 new buses before toll gates come into force
The public transport network in Abu Dhabi is set for a major multi-phase expansion and a Dh470-million revamp. Soon, there will be an array of low-carbon emission buses, new stops, more routes, fare …
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UAE to add sugary drinks, e-cigarettes to excise tax list in 2020
state news agency WAM reported A statement released by the Cabinet General Secretariat read: “The decision comes to support the UAE government’s efforts to enhance public health and prevent chronic …
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The power of a ‘Power of Attorney’: Two expat wives from UAE tell why this document is so critical
Dubai: Four years ago Dolores Ferrari … Recalling the incident, Leonardo told Gulf News, “My wife was financially independent so it was fine. The other good thing was that I recovered soon …
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Dubai social media influencer diploma course to start on September 8
understand the ethics and etiquette of social media in order to represent UAE citizens, and gain the conceptual knowledge and practical skills required to analyse news and detect fake news.
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The UAE is getting a public holiday for Islamic New Year in September
There’s another long weekend in the works in September as the Federal Authority for Human Resources in the UAE has announced a holiday for the Hijri New Year (Islamic New Year). The authority said in …
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‘Sacred Games’ gives Indian expat in UAE sleepless nights
the Gulf News reported on Monday night. “I have been getting incessant calls on my phone for the last three days from India, Pakistan, Nepal, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and around the world. I don …
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Dubai Police warn residents against fake celebrities using social media accounts to scam people
Rove Downtown Dubai 312 Happiness Street, Zabeel 2 Gulf News described the hotel as unique because of the “DIY angle: self-service check-in (and late checkout at 2pm) and 24 luggage lockers, gym and …
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Dubai cash: NAM 1 yet to formally seek AG’s support – Kwame Akuffo
Lawyers for Menzgold CEO say their client has not yet directed them to write to the Attorney General’s department to seek governmental support in retrieving his held up money in Dubai. Lead lawyer, …
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Dubai billboard on yoga beating diabetes in 10 days removed
This billboard was removed after a backlash on social media about unrealistic promises made on it Image Credit: Twitter/@DrAlMidfa Dubai … Krishna told Gulf News that the advertisement was …
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Bloom Properties begins handover of park view apartments on Saadiyat
Abu Dhabi-UAE: Leading real estate developer Bloom Properties announced today that it has begun the handover of units to owners at the prestigious Park View development on Saadiyat Island. The …
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Dubai Expo 2020 to invest $75m in landscaping
Dubai is investing more than $75m (Dhs277m) in landscaping and irrigation for Expo 2020, according to a report carried by Emirates News Agency (WAM). Taleb Abdulkareem Jilfar, executive director …
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Imkan eyes Egypt expansion with second major project
Imkan Properties, an Abu Dhabi-based developer, is boosting its portfolio of investment in Egypt with plans for a second major development as it begins handing over units from its Dh15 billion …
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Abu Dhabi’s most successful football team will be in FIFA 20 game
The good news is, with the newest release the UAE’s most successful club in recent years will be added to the game for the very first time. Al Ain FC will feature in FIFA 20, becoming the first team …
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Louvre, Abu Dhabi: An Oasis for Humanity in Time and Space
In this age where unwarranted prejudices distorts facts and figures and news, this museum is a necessity. The website aptly says “Louvre Abu Dhabi invites visitors to see humanity in a new light”.
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