Dubai: Gold prices in the UAE have hit their highest level in a month, with the bullion nearly touching the $1,300 level due to a soft US dollar. The price of 24-karat gold stood at Dh156.75 per gram on Sunday, up by Dh3 per gram from the beginning of the …
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Dubai Design and Fashion Council Signs MoU with the UAE Ministry of Economy for the Protection of Intellectual Property Rights
Dubai Design and Fashion Council (DDFC) and the Ministry of Economy have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for the protection of intellectual property rights, and against intellectual rights violations, in a signing ceremony held in Dubai Design …
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Mobile and package demand into the UAE is growing
According to the latest Q3 2017 data released by the Expedia group, international mobile business into the UAE has increased significantly compared to the same period last year. Data shows travellers from the United States leading with almost 35% of room …
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Now playing: Cinema nostalgia in UAE
Gulf News spoke with residents on their going to the movies experiences. Mohammad Omar Zameer, a British legal consultant in Dubai, recalls his teenage years when he would buy new clothes for new shows at the cinema. Now 41, Zameer said he misses those …
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UAE makes huge strides in combating climate change
Dubai: The UAE has made significant progress in combating climate change impacts through its renewable energy projects and several other key initiatives, a UAE minister said at a UN conference. Dr Thani Ahmad Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and …
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UAE movie-goers share their views
“The ticket prices in Abu Dhabi and England are almost the same. Dh35 for a movie is not that much. I go to the movies almost every second or third week.”
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Commemorative stamps issued showing UAE tourist landmarks
Dubai: Emirates Post Group has issued a set of commemorative stamps for tourist landmarks in UAE for the International Year of Sustainable Tourism for Development (2017) in cooperation with World Tourism Organisation and Universal Postal Union. Abdullah …
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Rose takes 1-shot lead into final round at Dubai
Justin Rose will take a one-shot lead into the final day of the season-ending Tour Championship as he attempts to win a third straight title on the European Tour and a second career Race to Dubai crown. The 37-year-old Rose made a gutsy par save on the …
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Nominations open for UAE Pioneers Award 2017
A call has gone out to citizens and residents to nominate UAE pioneers in philanthropy to mark the 46th National Day and the Year of Giving. The UAE Pioneers Award 2017 will fete 46 Emirati selfless philanthropists in a ceremony to be held on November 28 …
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Multiplexes and cinema halls in UAE
Dh30-Dh35 is the price of standard movie tickets in the UAE. For a family of four, popcorn and water can cost anywhere between Dh55 and Dh65, in total, on average. On average, the total spend on a movie night out (tickets plus refreshments) for a family of …
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Dubai Fitness Challenge: Nakheel staff scale Jebel Jais
Dubai: Taking the Dubai Fitness Challenge to the next level, Nakheel staff scaled the UAE’s tallest peak of Jebel Jais, culminating the company’s monthlong line up of sports activities. Ascending 1,900 metres, 300 staff of Nakheel hiked for 15 …
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Dubai’s innovation showcase
Dubai Police drew international headlines with a hover-bike … He suggests pressure to embrace digital and transform their business is leading regional firms to look at what technology needs to be retired or moved to emerging platforms, while demand …
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UAE, Malaysia establish joint co-operation committee
UAE News Agency (WAM) reported. Shaikh Abdulla and Aman discussed co-operation between their countries and ways to enhance their ties for the benefit of their people. They also exchanged their opinions on the latest regional developments and reviewed …
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Video: From gardeners to CEOs, 497 Dubai residents leap into Guinness Book
“We came in three buses. We are very excited to do this record-breaking challenge,” Saddia Ahmad, a gardener from Pakistan, told Gulf News. Shah Nawaz, another gardener, said they were proud to represent Dubai in a Guinness World Record. “Our job is …
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Dubai Airshow Was Dynamic for Defense
The Dubai Airshow ended as it had begun, with the defense business overshadowed by announcements of huge airliner deals. Nevertheless, this was a dynamic and fascinating event from a defense perspective. You can read all the important news in the defense …
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WSF News – UAE Joins the World Snooker Federation
The World Snooker Federation (WSF) is today delighted to announce that the UAE Billiards & Snooker Association (UAEBSA) has become the latest national federation to become a full member of the WSF. A delegation of President Jason Ferguson and Vice …
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Man avoids extradition to UAE over human rights fears
Image caption Gary Black faced torture if he was extradited to the United Arab Emirates A retired businessman from South Lanarkshire has avoided extradition to the United Arab Emirates over fears he could be tortured. Gary Black, from Lesmahagow …
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