HITEC Dubai, co-produced by Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP®) and Naseba, will feature an expo floor with over 40 technology providers showcasing the latest innovations; and a summit for hospitality decision makers and technology …
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Brit Jamie Harron jailed for ‘touching a man’s hip’ in Dubai bar makes emotional reunion with mum after flying back to UK
A BRIT who narrowly dodged jail on a bizarre public indecency charge in Dubai has tonight finally been reunited with his family. Jamie Harron was sentenced to three months in prison after he touched a German businessman’s hip by accident at a nightclub to …
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Dubai Jails, Then Frees, Scottish Tourist Over Touching Man In A Bar
“When Jamie was called this morning by the police he was told that the case had been dismissed, and that he should come in to collect his passport,” Radha Stirling, CEO of Detained in Dubai, said in a news release. “He was understandably nervous …
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Global Superstar Jennifer Lopez Named as Dubai Airshow Gala Dinner Special Guest
DUBAI, UAE, Oct. 24, 2017 /CNW/ – In celebration of the biggest Dubai Airshow to date, Dubai Airports has surpassed expectations once again with the announcement of one of the most impressive Gala Dinner special guest artists ever, Ms. Jennifer Lopez …
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Students to be Gulf News editors for a day
Dubai: Gulf News and the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) signed a 16-week initiative on Tuesday that will allow young people from 16 schools to report, write, design and produce their own news page. Each week will feature a page by the …
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Australian business school in Dubai makes it to Forbes list
Dubai: A Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme offered by SP Jain School of Global Management in Dubai has made it to Forbes’ top 20 list of the world’s best one-year international MBAs. The Australian business school’s flagship Global …
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Dubai Expat Guide: 24 Ways to Save Money in Dubai
It is easy to get caught up in the trappings of overspending in Dubai. Here are a few tips to help you save money in Dubai. The weather in Dubai can sometimes burn a hole in your pocket if you’re not careful about energy bills. Here are a few simple ways …
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Abu Dhabi property sale, rent prices ‘fell in Q3’
Apartment and villa sales prices decline 10% and 5% respectively year-on-year, says Asteco report Abu Dhabi property sale prices and rents continued to fall in the third quarter of the year, according to Asteco. The real estate consultancy attributed the …
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Djokovic, Wawrinka to return to action in Abu Dhabi
(Reuters) – Former world number one Novak Djokovic and Switzerland’s Stan Wawrinka will return from lengthy injury breaks at the Mubadala World Tennis Championship (MWTC) exhibition event in Abu Dhabi in December. After a poor run of form this year …
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Abu Dhabi Real Estate Market Remains Subdued, Says Asteco
Abu Dhabi continues to experience negative growth across all property types due to weakness in the job market and reduced housing allowances, according to the Q3 Abu Dhabi Real Estate report by leading real estate consultancy Asteco. Average apartment …
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Abu Dhabi real estate hit by weak job market
Abu Dhabi continues to experience negative growth across all property types due to weakness in the job market and reduced housing allowances, according to leading real estate consultancy Asteco. The average apartment rental rates dropped by three per cent …
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Death sought for accused in rape-murder case of boy in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: Prosecutors here asked for the death penalty for what they termed as a “merciless beast” suspected in the rape and murder of a Pakistani boy in June. Public prosecutors presented evidence in court, during which the victim’s father broke into …
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Dubai property deals cross Dh204 billion in nine months
Overall property transactions in Dubai totalled Dh204 billion in the first nine months of 2017, according to the Dubai Land Department (DLD) data released on Monday. This was done through 52,170 transactions. This compares to Dh259 billion worth of …
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Somalia thanks UAE for humanitarian assistance
Somali Ambassador to the UAE, told Emirates News Agency (WAM) recently. The UAE said that it would also rush urgent medical supplies and medicines to Somali hospitals to increase their capacities to provide health-care services to the increasing number of …
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UAE weather has dropped to 17°C
Dubai: The mornings are all set to be a breeze as the minimum temperatures have now gone below 20 degrees Celsius. On Tuesday, the National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology (NCMS) recorded the lowest temperature at 17.3 degrees Celsius in Damtha, at 6 …
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Abu Dhabi Police transport fleet gets new livery
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police’s fleet of helicopters and rescue vehicles has been repainted with a new livery in the colours blue and white. The police force started repainting its transport fleet since September as part of a transformation campaign.
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Abu Dhabi establishes $3m incentive scheme for events organisers
Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and Tourism has launched an … The new grant is open to all entities in the retail and events industry, venues and intellectual property owners. The initial phase is now open and will run until December 31.
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