Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza), the Middle East’s leading economic zone, and Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry (DCCI) have taken a major step forward in promoting ease of doing business in Dubai by …
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Construction work at Sharjah’s new water reuse plant launched
Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has officially started the construction of QATRA, ajoint venture with BESIX Group to develop new water reuse plant in Sharjah’s Al-Sajaa …
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Dubai boy becomes regional finalist in Google science contest
Shaamil Karim, top 100 finalist for Google Science Fair Image Credit: Devadasan/Gulf News Dubai: A Dubai boy has ranked among the top 100 regional finalists for the Google Science Fair global …
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Sharjah Ruler attends graduation ceremony of Al Qasimia University
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of Al Qasimia University, attended on Friday a ceremony to celebrate graduation of 162, …
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US troop move to Middle East ‘extremely dangerous’: Zarif
At a Pentagon news briefing on Friday, officials said the US plans to send 900 more forces, including engineers and a fighter aircraft squadron, to the Middle East to bolster US defence and extend the …
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Trump approves massive arms deals to Saudi Arabia and UAE amid Iran tensions
“Rational Americans and experienced U.S. commanders” are likely to rein in Washington’s “radical elements” and prevent a war with Iran, the country’s semi-official news agency … along with the …
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New accelerators to join Abu Dhabi tech hub to support start-ups
Hub71, a global tech hub driven by Mubadala in collaboration with Microsoft, SoftBank Vision Fund and Abu Dhabi Global Market, has announced that two new partners, Techstars and Starburst, will join …
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Chinese giant eyes Abu Dhabi for $10bn industrial project
East Hope Group, which is headquartered in Shanghai, is the latest Chinese firm to eye Abu Dhabi as a Middle Eastern hub and a gateway to the region, Africa and Europe. Chinese manufacturing giant …
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Dubai: Always make sure you do this in the United Arab Emirates or risk serious insult
Dubai, in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is a country which greatly appeals to many Britons as a holiday destination. That said, it’s easy for British holidaymakers to underestimate quite how …
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Trump bypasses Congress to push through arms sales to Saudis, UAE
the United Arab Emirates and Jordan without congressional approval, according to administration letters sent to senators and obtained by NBC News. “I have determined that an emergency exists which …
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Trump admin bypassing Congress with $7 billion arms sale to Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates
But Congress calls that “bogus,” as a second congressional aide told ABC News. “It frankly seems they’re just trying to find anything that has a Saudi and UAE connection and cut Congress out of it …
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Sharjah Youth suggests local app to report bullying
During a youth session titled “Bullying…Causes and Effects” held on Thursday, 80 members of the Sharjah Youth Parliament suggested developing an Emirati App targeting children, youth and parents to …
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Sharjah-Based Indian Boy Builds Library For Neighbours
A Sharjah-based Indian boy is encouraging his neighbours and the rest of the community to use the small library at his home, which he has put together from book donation drives, the media reported on …
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UAE launces nationwide drive to gather donation for Rohingyas
The Emirates Red Crescent Authority has launched the campaign titled “From the UAE for Rohingya Children and Women”, reports Gulf news. The humanitarian campaign will also be telecast on local …
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India Election Results 2019: Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Congratulates PM Modi On 2019 Election Victory
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan congratulated Prime Minister Narendra Modi on the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party’s (BJP) victory in the Lok Sabha 2019 elections, the media …
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Dubai v the world: comparing the cost of everyday items
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UAE hotels, restaurants urged to cut down on ‘lavish iftars’ during Ramadan
Food accounts for 22% of total waste produced by Dubai alone, though the figure rises to 55% during the month of Ramadan, according to Dubai Municipality. The World Wildlife Fund has urged the UAE to …
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