Dubai: The UAE has identified a new trend for trafficking drugs in the form of liquid cocaine, according to an Interpol report published on Tuesday. Operation Lionfish – ASEAN, which involved more than 2,000 police and customs officials across 14 …
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Cabinet approves establishment of UAE Sharia Ifta Council
Abu Dhabi: The Cabinet has approved the establishment of a UAE Sharia Ifta Council as a religious entity to unify, regulate and streamline Islamic fatwas in the country, highlight the tolerance of Islam, and reduce the difference over Sharia issues and …
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Why Dubai is a hotspot for property investors
From its beginnings as a fishing and pearling port, Dubai has morphed into a glittering global marvel today. It has defied the norms and defined the extraordinary to captivate the world. Glamour and grandeur have now been synonymous with Dubai as it builds …
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Buy now, pay later deals spur Dubai property market
Developers have used payment plans as a key tool to reinvigorate the real estate market since 2014, changing from mostly front-loaded to back-ended payment plans. In 2013, more than 80 per cent of launches had payment terms that were front-ended, whereas …
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Abu Dhabi’s sweet shops get busier by the day
Abu Dhabi: Sweet shops in the capital are seeing more business than usual, thanks to Ramadan. Traditional Middle Eastern sweets have become one of the main food traditions during Ramadan, with well-known treats such as qattayef, kunafa, baklava and …
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Bloom begins main works at Soho Square, Abu Dhabi
The main construction phase is now underway at Soho Square, Bloom Properties’ second mixed-use project on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi, according to a statement by the developer. Bloom Properties has appointed Emirates Link Maltauro to carry out the work.
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Best Places To Stay In Abu Dhabi: 8 Hotels And Vacation Rentals
You can reach the Abu Dhabi International Airport within 25 minutes in a car. Here you can enjoy a comfortable stay in the air-conditioned suites of this property, which boast of contemporary interiors that are charmingly done in earthy tones. Other room …
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Dubai real estate fund ENBD Reit buys student housing for Dhs120m
Dubai-listed real estate investment fund ENBD Reit has acquired Dubai’s ‘first purpose-built student residence’ for Dhs120m, it announced on Tuesday. The 424-bed property, Uninest Dubailand, was acquired from Global Student Accommodation (GSA) on a …
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One killed, 14 injured in Dubai road accidents
Dubai: One person was killed and 14 others were injured in traffic accidents on Dubai roads during the weekend and the first two days of Ramadan, police said on Monday. Brigadier Saif Muhair Al Mazroui, Director of Traffic Department in Dubai police, said …
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UAE champions fighting hatred, Muslim scholar says
Abu Dhabi: A leading Muslim scholar praised the UAE as a leader in fighting hatred and for criminalising all forms of discrimination on the grounds of religion, caste, creed, doctrine, race, colour or ethnic origin. “The UAE was the first Arab country to …
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Car catches fire in Dubai
Motorists were warned to take extra caution while driving. Although Dubai Police did not yet reveal the cause of the fire, Gulf News previously reported that the majority of car fires occur due to improper maintenance of electrical systems, illegal …
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Emirati mother undergoes kidney transplant
Abu Dhabi: A 73-year-old Emirati woman this month has undergone a successful kidney transplant at the Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi (CCAD), it was announced on Monday. The kidney was donated by her son. The surgery of Moza Al Mansouri was the first kidney …
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80 Ramadan fridges in Dubai mosques
residents in Dubai will be able to donate food to the needy through 80 Ramadan fridges from the UAE Food Bank, Gulf News has learnt. These fridges will be located in different mosques all over Dubai, a senior Dubai Municipality official told Gulf News.
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Abu Dhabi’s Bloom Properties awards Dhs1bn contracts so far in 2017
Abu Dhabi developer Bloom Properties has awarded five construction contracts worth over Dhs1bn since the beginning of 2017, it announced on Monday. The developer appointed General Construction Company for the main construction works of Stella Maris, Becon …
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Dubai Police Adds First Ever Robot Cop to Their Ranks
Now, the Dubai Police is welcoming the first ever robot officer in their ranks. It’s not quite the stuff of movies just yet, but this “robo-cop” is pretty close. According to a report from BBC News, the robot will be stationed at the malls and tourist …
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Bloom begins main construction works at Soho Square, Abu Dhabi
The main construction phase is now underway at Soho Square, Bloom Properties’ second mixed-use project on Saadiyat Island in Abu Dhabi, according to a statement by the developer. Bloom Properties has appointed Emirates Link Maltauro to carry out the work.
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Trump’s protectionism will benefit UAE property sector: CEO
Growing protectionist policies in the West will ultimately benefit the United Arab Emirates’ (UAE) real estate sector, despite the challenging economic climate as a result of the low oil price, a Dubai-based developer has said. Farhad Azizi, CEO of Azizi …
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