Abu Dhabi: The UAE Cabinet has adopted a decision to establish … which will be continuously updated with government news and initiatives.
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Dubai property transactions drop in the first half of 2018
The Dubai government also announced several measures to reduce the cost of doing business in the country. “We were quick to adapt and align ourselves with these decisions,” said Bin Mejren. “The 4 per …
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Dubai’s DEWA awards Dhs1bn contract for substations
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has awarded a Dhs1.05bn contract for the construction of electricity transmission projects in the emirate. The contracts will cover a 400/132kV substation, …
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Dubai police puts the brakes on car smuggling gangs
Meanwhile, Lt Colonel Adel Al Joker, Director of Criminal Investigation Department (CID) at Dubai Police, told Gulf News they arrested 13 suspects in this operation in cooperation with Sharjah and Ajm…
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80% of people in UAE are stressed
ABU DHABI: Experts believe that the stresses of modern life, coupled with the prevalence of chronic conditions, have contributed to a rise in the cases of depression in the UAE. Dr Rasha Abbas (left), …
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Dubai police puts the breaks on car smuggling gangs
Meanwhile, Lt Colonel Adel Al Joker, Director of Criminal Investigation Department (CID) at Dubai Police, told Gulf News they arrested 13 suspects in this operation in cooperation with Sharjah and Ajm…
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Dubai to Santiago de Chile – Emirates’ new flight route opens up trade and tourism out of the UAE
A business delegation from Chile is expected to travel to the … this brings up the cargo capacity offered to almost 70 tonnes a week. Flight EK263 from Dubai to Santiago de Chile will depart Dubai o…
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UAE’s health care can still take in more hospital beds
Dubai: The UAE’s health care sector could still do with a few more hospital beds. “Currently, the UAE [still] has the lowest hospital bed density (number of hospital beds per 1,000 residents) availabl…
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Sharjah to be guest of honour at Sao Paulo book fair
Sao Paulo: Sharjah is set to celebrate its selection as the Guest of Honour at the 25th edition of Sao Paulo International Book Fair, which will take place from August 3 to 12, with a programme highli…
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Rain, winds hit parts of UAE
Dubai: Scattered rain has been reported from different parts of UAE on Friday. In Dubai, rain and windy conditions were experienced in Mirdif, Rashidia and International City. National Centre of Meteo…
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Unusual summer rainstorm soaks UAE
Dr Ahmad Habib, a senior forecaster at the national weather centre, told Gulf News that the formation of convective clouds started in the eastern areas of the UAE and has extended to the internal area…
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App alerts about tremors for Dubai residents
safety instructions and links the residents with the Dubai Seismic Network under the municipality to provide their feedback. Officials spoke to Gulf News after the app recorded the largest among the s…
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UAE, Egypt agree on plan to build government capacities
Cairo: The Egypt Government Excellence Conference 2018, organised with the support and participation of the UAE Government, concluded on Thursday in Cairo. Representatives of the UAE and Egypt agreed …
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Dubai is getting the world’s largest vertical farm — and it will grow produce for the world’s largest international airport
Located in a Dubai, the 130,000-square-foot indoor farm will produce … because they give our farms anchor customers that have a predictable volume and price,” she told Business Insider. “Most vertic…
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Opinion: Dubai and the art of bouncebackability
The aim? To boost investment, trade and business, and to stimulate the commercial and social environment of the country. Such moves are helping to create advocates of Dubai once again, bringing to min…
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Abu Dhabi taxis go green
and Abu Dhabi emirate’s taxis may soon offer the same convenience to commuters. Speaking to Gulf News, Mohammad Al Qamzi, general manager at the Abu Dhabi Department of Transport’s taxi regulation dep…
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Now, a pop-up petrol pump at UAE malls
The kiosks were previously set up at Marina Mall and Yas Mall in Abu Dhabi. “The intent is to engage with the community, to listen to concerns, and to explain and answer any queries,” said an Adnoc sp…
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