ABU DHABI – The UAE-Saudi Forum, titled “Together Forever,” discussed ways to take bilateral business ties to greater heights. Minister of Commerce and Investment Majed Al-Qasabi and UAE’s Minister of Economy Sultan Al Mansoori were among the …
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Dubai Showcases Dynamic Business Events Offering at IMEX America
Dubai’s growing business events offerings and increasing levels of support for associations are among the key developments under the spotlight this week at IMEX America, the leading exhibition for incentive travel, meetings and events. Planners are …
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Sharjah woos tourists
The Sharjah Tourism Board’s roadshow reached Hyderabad on Tuesday as part of its four-city tour. “We have 365 sunny days. From leisure to shopping to adventure we have everything in one place,” said Khalid Waleed Al Mansoori of Sharjah speaking to a …
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Sharjah ruler hosts banquet for writers, publishers
Sharjah, Oct 11 (IANS/WAM) Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi, the ruler of Sharjah, has hosted a dinner banquet in honour of a number of writers and publishers in Frankfurt. The dinner on Tuesday was also attended by Bodour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson …
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Negligence, rats are behind domestic fire accidents in Sharjah
Domestic negligence including leaving incense burners inside closets or under curtains and using of poor quality power extension wires are some of the major causes for erupting fires in the emirate, warned the Sharjah Police. The warning was issued …
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Sajaya Young Ladies to paint Sharjah with vibrant colours
SHARJAH: Sajaya Young Ladies of Sharjah … Sajaya’s eagerness to develop talents of their young members in the performing arts and Some local news is curated – Original might have been posted at a different date/ time! Click the source link for details.
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Movies With Strong Human Messages At The Heart Of Sharjah International Children’s Film Festival 2017
Within a brief span of five years since it was inaugurated, the Sharjah International Children’s Film Festival (SICFF) has gone from receiving 100 film submissions to an incredible 500 submissions this year that have come in from 31 countries around the …
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Abu Dhabi seeking to retain season finale spot
Promoters for the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix say that they want to stay on the Formula … “We have seen it before and I don’t think it took anything away from the event,” he told Gulf News. “People still came, enjoyed themselves, and watched their …
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British electrician is JAILED for a month in Dubai for drinking alcohol as he waits to see if he will be sent to prison for three years for touching a man’s hip in a bar
Radha Stirling, CEO of Detained In Dubai, the British based NGO who is leading the campaign to help Mr Harron, said she has received more than 80 messages an hour offering support since the news broke. She added: ‘Jamie’s case is not about knowing the law.
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Briton is sentenced to a month in Dubai jail for drinking alcohol and ‘raising his middle finger’ and must wait to see if he will be sent to prison for three years for touching …
Radha Stirling, CEO of Detained In Dubai, the British based NGO who is leading the campaign to help Mr Harron, said she has received more than 80 messages an hour offering support since the news broke. She added: ‘Jamie’s case is not about knowing the law.
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Dubai indecency accused jailed for drinking alcohol and ‘rude gesture’
These are external links and will open in a new window A Scot accused of public indecency in Dubai has been jailed for a month for drinking alcohol in the country and “making a rude gesture”. Jamie Harron, 27, from Stirling, said he was trying to avoid …
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BREAKING NEWS: British electrician is sentenced to a month in jail in Dubai for drinking alcohol as he waits to see if he will be sent to prison for touching a man’s hip in a bar
A British man arrested for touching the hip of a Jordanian businessman as he walked past him in a bar in Dubai has been sentenced to a month in prison for drinking alcohol. Jamie Harron, 27, has been stripped of his passport and faces a three-year …
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Dubai Airport is replacing security checks with face-scanning fish
Dubai International Airport is doing away with security counters next year and introducing virtual fish to verify your identity instead. Yes, you read that right. Instead of waiting in line for security kiosks or e-gates, passengers will be able to walk …
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Stirling electrician JAILED for a month in Dubai for drinking booze – but waits for sentence for ‘touching a man’s hip in bar’
CEO of Detained In Dubai, the British based NGO who is leading the campaign to help Jamie, said she has received more than 80 messages an hour offering support for Jamie since the news broke. She added: “Jamie’s case is not about knowing the law.
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Dubai hotels see rates slump as supply jumps in September
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Brit JAILED for a month in Dubai for drinking alcohol – but waits for sentence for ‘touching a man’s hip in bar’ – The Sun
A BRIT facing jail over claims he indecently touched a businessman in Dubai has been sentenced to a month in prison … wants to go home’ as his accuser …The Scottish Sun Some local news is curated – Original might have been posted at a different …
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Qatar blockade could end if it gives up World Cup, says UAE official
Dubai security Lt. Gen. Dhahi Khalfan … peninsular nation that’s pushed itself onto the world stage with its bid and its Al-Jazeera satellite news network. Qatari officials did not respond to requests for comment on Monday. However, the 2022 …
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