Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) will join national exhibition associations and exhibition venues across the world in marking the Global Exhibitions Day 2017 (GED 2017) on 7 June, 2017. Global Exhibitions Day is an opportunity for the …
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Abu Dhabi Crown Prince receives representative of Pope Tawadros II
His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, on Monday received Bishop Julius, Special Representative of Pope Tawadros II, Pope of Alexandria and Patriarch of the See of …
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Dubai generated Dh1.4 billion from medical tourism in 2016
Dubai: Dubai generated over Dh1.4 billion from the medical tourism sector with around 326,649 tourists visiting the emirate last year, said Dubai Health Authority (DHA) on Tuesday. The influx of tourists marked a 9.5 per cent increase over previous years …
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Abu Dhabi’s Al Maja Arjaan Rotana completes US$14 million renovation
The completed renovation encompasses the property’s 288 guestrooms … Al Maha Arjaan by Rotana has always been an iconic hotel in Abu Dhabi. The renovation project was an important step for our owners and for Rotana to provide new levels of accommodation …
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Hyderabad man jailed in Dubai for 7 years granted bail
CHARMIANAR: A Hyderabadi jailed in Dubai for seven years for carrying banned medicines was granted bail on Monday. Habeeb Mohammed, released from jail, however, cannot leave Dubai until the final judgement in the case. A Hyderabadi businessmen in Dubai …
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New tool to help evaluate happiness in Dubai
Dubai: A new tool will soon be used across Dubai entities to assess the impact of their smart-city initiatives on the happiness of people, it was announced on Monday. The Smart Happiness Project Assessment Tool, announced by The Smart Dubai office (SDO …
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27 people die from tobacco-relates diseases in UAE each week
Abu Dhabi: Every six out of ten Emiratis are regularly exposed to second-hand smoke, and this increases their risk of suffering from cardiovascular diseases and lung cancer by 30 per cent, a top doctor said in the capital on Monday. In fact, an average of …
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Qatar rift: Saudi, UAE, Bahrain, Egypt cut diplomatic ties
Tensions over Iran The news comes two weeks after Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain and Egypt blocked several Qatari media outlets — including Al Jazeera — over comments allegedly made by Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim Al Hamad Al Thani. Al Thani reportedly …
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Boy, 11, was raped and strangled to death in Abu Dhabi
A family friend of the boy told Gulf News on Monday that the family has been waiting for the completion of formalities to receive the boy’s body. “The family has not decided about the burial… whether to do it in Abu Dhabi or Pakistan or Russia …
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To the infinity pool and beyond: New hotel opens in Dubai with the most Instagram-worthy sun-loungers in the city
this marks the first international property for Dukes under the Dukes Collection umbrella.’ Dukes Dubai consists of 279 guestrooms, including 64 suites, a ladies-only Liberty Duchess floor featuring 20 rooms furnished exclusively by Liberty Fabrics …
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UAE supports statements of Bahrain and Saudi Arabia on Qatar
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has issued the following statement: “The UAE affirms its complete commitment and support to the Gulf Cooperation Council and to the security and stability of the GCC States. Within this framework, and based on the …
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UAE, Egypt join Saudi Arabia and Bahrain in cutting ties with Qatar
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Four Arab nations cut diplomatic … The decision comes after Qatar alleged in late May that hackers took over the site of its state-run news agency and published what it called fake comments from its ruling emir about Iran …
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Saudi, UAE, Bahrain, Egypt cut ties with Qatar over terrorism
Emirates airline to suspend all flights to Qatar beginning Tuesday until further notice; last flight from Dubai to Doha will depart at 2.30am on Tuesday. US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and Defence Secretary Jim Mattis meanwhile said they did not …
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The Latest: Dubai carrier FlyDubai cancels flights to Qatar
Dubai’s budget carrier FlyDubai says it has canceled its flights … The dispute between Qatar and the Gulf’s Arab countries started over a purported hack of Qatar’s state-run news agency. It has spiraled since. 9:35 a.m. The Abu Dhabi-based airline …
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UAE, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain cut off relations with fellow Gulf state Qatar
Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, Oman and Qatar form a regional alliance known … and the denial of all previous commitments.” Qatar ‘fake news’ spat divides Arab media The Saudi Press Agency said the Saudi government would also reach out to its allies …
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Saudi, Bahrain, Egypt, UAE cut ties with Qatar over ‘terrorism’
The United Arab Emirates, Saudi Arabia, Egypt and Bahrain announced on Monday they were severing diplomatic ties with Qatar, as tensions escalate in the region over accusations Doha sponsors terrorism. Read, Gulf News Editorial: Qatar cannot ignore its GCC …
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UAE, Saudi, Bahrain, Egypt cut ties with Qatar over ‘terrorism’
… has given Qatari diplomats 48 hours to leave the country after Abu Dhabi accused Doha of “supporting, funding and embracing terrorism, extremism and sectarian organisations,” state news agency WAM said. Qatari citizens have been informed by the UAE …
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