Dubai: A UAE gift giving initiative for the Year of Zayed saw schoolchildren and residents sharing a gift with underprivileged children around the world under the “from UAE with love” initiative by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation. The …
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Abu Dhabi’s Year To February Inflation At 4.5 % YoY
Abu Dhabi’s inflation rate in consumer price index (CPI) for the first two months of 2018 was 4.5% compared with the same period of 2017, as shown by the increase in the CPI to 112.6% during the first two months of 2018, up from 107.7% over the same period …
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Pune is a big draw for passengers from Dubai
PUNE: Pune has been attracting a large number of passengers from Dubai ever since two flights between Pune and Dubai were launched in 2015, revealed the data released by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). In fact, 74,468 passengers from …
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Dubai an artistic ‘melting pot’, says Art Dubai director
When it comes to being able to transform an idea into reality and then into a headline-generating international phenomenon – usually within the span of a decade or less – Dubai simply doesn’t have a rival. Whether film festivals, horse races or world …
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Top Dubai awards attract strong interest
Business Award and the 2nd cycle of the MRM Business Innovation Award has attracted huge interest from companies in the UAE and GCC, the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has said. Due to the high volume of applications, the chamber has extended the …
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United Arab Emirates shares lower at close of trade; DFM General down 0.14%
Investing.com – United Arab Emirates equities were lower at the close on Sunday, as losses in the Telecoms, Banking and Services sectors propelled shares lower. At the close in Dubai, the DFM General lost 0.14%, while the ADX General index fell 0.21%.
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“Chrome Rabbit” by Bikismo in Dubai, UAE
Our friend Bikismo recently spent some time in the United Arab Emirate where he was invited to paint for the Dubai Canvas 2018 event. The Puerto Rican muralist spent a few days working under the intense heat to create some of his signature imagery for the …
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Children have a blast at Dubai Garden Glow
Tickets to Dubai Garden Glow cost Dh60 per head. Children under three go free. Entry fee to the Ice Park is Dh40. For more details, visit http://www.dubaigardenglow.com/ This content comes from Reach by Gulf News, which is the branded content team of GN Media.
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Abu Dhabi diary: Young guns and UCL draw reaction
The Manchester City squad spent this week in Abu Dhabi, enjoying warm-weather training in a bid to recharge batteries ahead of the final few months of the season. The squad left the UAE’s capital on Saturday after a five-day break, with the majority of …
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Abu Dhabi awards offshore oil concessions to France’s total for $1.45bn
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company has awarded stakes in two offshore concessions to France’s total for Dhs5.3bn ($1.45bn), according to UAE state news agency WAM. The company paid $1.15bn for 20 per cent of the Umm Shiaf and Nasr concession and $300m for 5 …
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Sharjah bans ‘costly’ school homework
The Sharjah Education Zone has banned all schools in the emirate from giving students homework and projects that force their parents to shell out huge amounts of money. The decision comes following a circular issued by the Ministry of Education (MoE).
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Dubai Investment : Investments divests 50% stake in Drive
Dubai: Dubai Investments PJSC [DFM: DIC], the leading, diversified investment company listed on the Dubai Financial Market, has announced that its private equity subsidiary Masharie LLC has divested its 50% stake in Drive Dubai [Dubai International Driving …
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$1m Global Teacher Prize winner in Dubai
Dubai: Andria Zafirakou of Alperon Community School in the UK was declared the winner of the $1 million Global Teacher Prize for 2018 at the sixth annual Global Education and Skills Forum (GESF) held in Dubai. The announcement, will be held at a glittering …
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Egypt, UAE say reject attempts to harm Arab security
Egypt and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Sunday reiterated their rejection of attempts to harm the stability of the Arab countries. Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi held talks with UAE Foreign Minister Abdullah bin Zayed al-Nahyan, who arrived in …
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Dubai Investments divests stake in Drive Dubai
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Dubai Investments offloads stake in Dubai driving school
Dubai Investments is on track with its strategy to “diligently adapt its portfolio and business verticals, with a clear focus on enhancing its investments in specific sectors”, Mr Bin Kalban added. Dubai Investments is a diversified company in which …
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Abu Dhabi signs $1.45B offshore deal with Total
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. made the announcement in a statement Sunday. It said Total would be granted a 20 percent stake in the Umm Shaif and Nasr concessions and a 5 percent stake in the Lower Zakum concession, paying participation fees of $1.15 …
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