The Czech national was boarding a flight last month when his bags were searched by Australian Border Force officers who seized the insects. ABF says the insects were housed in plastic boxes, ziplock bags and plastic bottles. The insects were assessed by …
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Real Estate sector dominates Abu Dhabi Foreign investment
19.03.2017: Property laws and regulations increase investor confidence as developers prepare to launch new projects at Cityscape Abu Dhabi Property laws and regulations increase investor confidence as developers prepare to launch new projects at Cityscape …
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International Day of Happiness observed across UAE
Dubai: The UAE is celebrating the International Day of Happiness today (March 20) — a day that is marked by the establishment of the World Happiness Council by His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the …
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Teens jailed for dangerous stunt with stolen pickup
Abu Dhabi: The public prosecution in Al Ain has ordered imprisonment for two Emirati teenagers who performed a dangerous stunt on a stolen pickup and damaged public properties near Al Ain Airport. They put the lives of motorists, pedestrians and other …
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Infrastructure projects worth Dh235m approved in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Executive Committee at the Executive Council, has approved several projects in the emirate of Abu Dhabi as part of the Abu Dhabi Plan with a projected value of Dh235 million. The Executive Committee, headed by Jasem Mohammad Bu …
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Dubai to announce winner of $1 million Global Teacher Prize soon
Dubai: One school teacher will make a history tonight and bring home $1 million (Dh3.7 million) at a prestigious event to be hosted in Dubai in honour of educators around the world who have made an outstanding contribution to their field of profession. The …
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Dubai Police reunite family after mother leaves children
Desperate and penniless, the mother was desperate and called 999, threatening to abandon her children because her ex-husband refused to help her raise the children and pay alimony, Dubai Police said on Sunday. Gulf News met the Emirati mother Ebtisam …
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Dubai Airports unveils free airport Wi-Fi with 'fastest' speed
Dubai Airports has announced world’s fastest free Wi-Fi service across its terminals to provide millions of passengers superfast internet access while they wait for their flight. Aptly called WOW-Fi, the service offers a top speed of up to 100 megabits per …
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2nd India-UAE conference on globalisation to be held in Dubai
The second India-UAE conference on globalisation will be held here tomorrow with an aim to promote cooperation between the two countries. Organised by All India Management Association (AIMA), the conference will be attended by leading industry figures from …
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Carles Puyol and Michel Salgado bring El Clasico to Dubai in duFC finals
Over 10,000 spectators stopped by Dubai Mall throughout Saturday where the du Football Champions were crowned for the 2016/2017 season. The nation’s final eight teams gave it their all in a day that witnessed the highest level of competition, culminating …
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UAE seeks to boost rights of domestic workers
The rules, which have been approved by the UAE Cabinet, must now be passed by the Federal National Council and signed into law by President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan. According to a copy of the draft law obtained by Gulf News …
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How UAE's property sector may be impacted by 5% levy
The UAE’s Ministry of Finance has yet to issue specific guidance in relation to VAT on residential and commercial property. A five per cent value-added tax (VAT) on property transactions is expected to impact only big-ticket investors and those dealing …
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Dubai residents all smiles for happiness parade
Dubai: Smiles, sunglasses and sweat were seen on the faces of a large crowd who gathered on Saturday by the Dubai Canal to mark the International Day of Happiness. To start the whole-day happiness programme, several hundred people joined a parade the beat …
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Marissa, the nail technician with a hidden artistic talent
Dubai: When Marissa Sanchez Paulma, a 30-year-old nail artist from the Philippines, was gifted a canvas and paintbrush by one of her clients at the salon, she was pleasantly surprised at the beautiful artwork she could create. Working as a nail technician …
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UAE: Jordanian Journalist Convicted
WAM, the UAE’s official news agency, reported that the Abu Dhabi Federal Appeals Court convicted al-Najjar under article 29 of the country’s cybercrime law, sentencing him to three years in prison and a fine of 500,000 UAE Dirhams (US$136,000).
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UAE, Brazil sign three accords enhancing ties
Brasilia, March 17 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Brazil have signed three accords on air transport and reciprocal exemption of entry visa requirements. Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE’s Minister of Foreign Affairs and …
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UAE official says Germany can benefit from Dubai Expo 2020
reported UAE state news agency WAM Friday. Dubai, the trade and logistics hub of the UAE, will be the first Arab city to host the six-month world expo in 2020. Abdullah Al Saleh, under-secretary for foreign trade affairs at the UAE Ministry of Economy …
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