Gulf News More than a hundred years ago, it was the centre of harbour-based trade, where boats, dhows and barges passed through to bring cargoes into Dubai. An aerial view of the Dubai Creek with Deira in the foreground. The Creek is lined with sites of …
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UAE Authorities Issue Arrest Warrant Against Abraaj Founder
ABU DHABI/DUBAI (Reuters) – Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have issued arrest warrants for the founder of private equity firm Abraaj and another executive for issuing a check without sufficient funds, according to a prosecution document seen by …
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India May Jointly Bid For UAE Oil Blocks
India is in talks with companies from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to jointly bid for oil blocks in the Middle Eastern oil producing country, India’s oil minister Dharmendra Pradhan said on Monday. “We are in talks that India could bid in the next …
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Detainees released days after AP report on UAE-run prisons
CAIRO – With hugs and kisses, family and friends of a Yemeni actor celebrated after he and at least three other detainees were freed from prisons controlled by the United Arab Emirates in southern Yemen where they had been held without charges for nearly …
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates | Videos: Iran protesters confront police at parliament
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Protesters angered by Iran … It wasn’t immediately clear who led the protests. Iran’s semi-official news agencies Fars, ISNA and Tasnim described the protests at the Grand Bazaar as erupting after the Iranian …
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Asian Cup 2019: UAE to play friendlies against Trinidad and Tobago, Laos, Honduras and Venezuela
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) will move to Barcelona for their third camp which is set to start from October 1-10. After training for 10 days they will face a relatively tougher opponent in Honduras who are ranked 66 in the latest FIFA ranking.
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UAE’s traditional businesses yet to get social media chats right
UAE business groups haven’t got the hang of communicating via social media. In fact, some among them still have a lot of catching up to do even on their basic web presence, according to findings by a Swiss-based branding and marketing consultancy.
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UAE gold prices fall to lowest this year?
Dubai: Consumers in UAE who have been holding up gold purchases would do well to revisit the shops this week, as prices have fallen to its lowest level this year and there are bargains to be had at the jewellery counters. Compared to previous weeks alone …
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Why UAE has become more affordable for expats
all these measures will lower the cost of living and ease of doing business, improve competitiveness and boost the overall economy,” he said. Commenting on VAT’s impact on cost of living in the UAE, Kumar said the levy is not a big amount when compared …
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Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Muscat slide down cost of living table
Abu Dhabi, Dubai and a host of other Gulf cities have become less expensive … low inflation and fluctuating prices for goods and services were impacting the cost of doing business in some cities. Four of the world’s five most expensive cities were …
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UAE airline alerts flyers: Beware of strict baggage policy
Dubai: UAE-based carrier Etihad has announced that it is strictly … economy class flyers are allowed to bring into the cabins only up to seven kilos of luggage, while business-class passengers can enjoy up to 12 kilos of allowance. The airline said …
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Abu Dhabi International Airport enhances traveler experience this summer season
“Abu Dhabi Airports prioritizes passenger safety above all else. We have worked hard to add the element of utmost convenience to this, to ensure that all passengers passing through Abu Dhabi International Airport have a truly world class experience …
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Outgoing envoy hails Canada, UAE relations
“That was the first time I visited Dubai — we used to come for little trips, to go out, do some shopping and to experience this great city,” he told Gulf News. While he is eager to work in his home country after a long tour of duty, he said he will …
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Two bullies convicted in Abu Dhabi mall assault
Abu Dhabi: Two teenagers were put under a 24-hour surveillance system for one year after the court found them guilty of assaulting a child in a shopping centre. The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department convicted the two juveniles on Monday for jeopardising the …
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Abu Dhabi Art Announces Guest Curators And Commissioned Artists For 10th Edition
Abu Dhabi Art today announced details of its 10th edition, which will run from November 14th to 17th at Manarat Al Saadiyat. Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander …
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Dubai bourse hits its lowest since Jan 2016
Concerns about Drake & Scull’s business outlook and ongoing investigations against its previous management are weighing on the stock, traders said. The stock is down over 60 per cent so far this year. The Dubai index fell 2.1 per cent to close 2,868 …
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Drive to prevent mosquito breeding in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: The Centre of Waste Management — Abu Dhabi (Tadweer) on Monday launched a campaign to prevent mosquito breeding in Abu Dhabi and to create awareness among residents. Some malaria cases were found in Musaffah in Abu Dhabi where mostly workers …
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