Dubai: Public transport means in Dubai served nearly 278 million riders in the first half of this year, up by two million compared to the same period last year, an official said on Saturday. Mattar Al …
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278 million users of Dubai public transport
Dubai: Public transport means in Dubai have lifted 277.91 million riders in the first half of this year, a senior official reported on Saturday. Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the B…
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Placing women front and centre of UAE’s corporate management
Gender equity and equal pay for men and women in the workforce is not a fairness issue. It’s a smart business strategy that is essential for UAE companies to compete globally for scarce and in-demand …
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REAL SCOOP: Alleged B.C. hitmen murdered within weeks of Dubai slaying
There were brief news stories in the Canadian media at the time about two unidentified suspects in the Dubai murders. The RCMP refused to comment then and has said nothing since. But a Postmedia inves…
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Building starting blocks for UAE’s high-tech manufacturing
The result is extreme uncertainty. The UAE can prepare now for a disruptive economic landscape by educating Emirati students in new skills required for automated manufacturing, perhaps more than in an…
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Sharjah Police warn public of investment scams
Sharjah: Sharjah Police have urged all community members to exercise caution if they come across investment schemes which offer returns far above the normal. It could be a fraud. Scammers are offering …
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From cricketer to Pakistan leader: Imran Khan’s journey to glory through Sharjah
File Picture: Then Pakistani Cricketer Imran Khan bowling during the Rothmans Challenge Cricket tournament at the Sharjah stadium. Javed Nawab/Gulf News archives In his first One-day International at …
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UAE leaders mourn Nabati poet Ousha Al Suwaidi
Today the UAE woke up to the sad news of the passing on of the acclaimed poet Ousha bint Khalifa Al Suwaidi considered by some to be amongst the greatest Nabati poets of the 20th century. Ousha was bo…
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UAE leaders pay tributes to Emirati poet Ousha Bint Khalifa Al Suwaidi
Today the UAE woke up to the sad news of the passing on of the acclaimed poet Ousha bint Khalifa Al Suwaidi considered by some to be amongst the greatest Nabati poets of the 20th century. Ousha was bo…
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Yemen’s rebels attack Abu Dhabi airport using a drone
Abu Dhabi airport tweeted earlier in the day there had been an incident involving a supply vehicle that had not affected operations. It was unclear if it was related to the reported drone strike. An i…
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UAE Amnesty 2018: Foreign missions fear rush for passports
Dubai: Visa overstayers wishing to regularise their residency status during the amnesty starting on August 1 are urged to submit their applications at the earliest to avoid delays if they do not have …
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Abu Dhabi buffer speed limit removal explained
Abu Dhabi: Drivers in the emirate of Abu Dhabi who have been accustomed to having a 20km/h grace speed allowance will no longer have that luxury from August 12 after the Abu Dhabi Police announced its …
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UAE amnesty 2018: Foreign missions to open counters
… of labour-sending countries will have counters at Dubai’s main amnesty centre in Al Aweer to facilitate the early repatriation of residents overstaying their visas from August 1, Gulf News has lea…
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Dubai taxi drivers get cars for good performance
Dubai: The Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC) has honoured three drivers as part of the annual Star Service Award aimed to select the best-performing taxi drivers in several categories. The winners were gif…
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UAE amnesty 2018: Foreign missions to open counters in Dubai
… of labour-sending countries will have counters at Dubai’s main amnesty centre in Al Aweer to facilitate the early repatriation of residents overstaying their visas from August 1, Gulf News has lea…
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Horse Racing: Dubai World Cup prize money raised to $12 million
DUBAI (Reuters) – Dubai’s ruler on Wednesday increased the Dubai World Cup purse to $12 million, maintaining its status as one of the world’s richest horse races. The Dubai World Cup, which once was t…
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Dubai woos Saudi tourists
Saudi Arabia’s biggest travel group has teamed up with Dubai tourism chiefs in a bid to attract more visitors from the Kingdom. Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) and …
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