Abu Dhabi: A newly formed non-profit organisation headquartered … Nobel laureate and the mission’s special adviser, told Gulf News. “In many countries of the Middle East and Africa, basic agricultural conditions do not exist and this leads to …
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Dubai bans popular business website over ‘false news’
Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have banned a leading business website and magazine for one month for allegedly publishing “false news” on failed real estate projects in Dubai. Arabian Business has withdrawn the report, entitled “51 Dubai projects …
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Watch: Dubai taxi driver fired after deliberately hitting car
Dubai: A driver in Dubai was fired and had his taxi license revoked after a video showed him intentionally reversing, and crashing into another taxi. The video, which was uploaded on YouTube recently, shows the driver getting out of the car and arguing …
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Indian consulate issues advisory on shipping firms, agents with bad records
A number of cases have been resolved with the helpful intervention of the Federal Transport Authority (FTA) of the UAE,” it said. Gulf News had first reported about 97 Indian sailors stranded aboard 22 ships in the UAE waters seeking help from the …
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Dubai website, magazine banned over ‘false news’ allegation
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The United Arab Emirates banned a popular Mideast website and magazine on Wednesday for publishing what the authorities alleged was “false news.” The move against Arabian Business magazine comes as the seven-state UAE …
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UAE Embassy in Washington, DC hosts interfaith iftar, highlights shared values
“While the values I’ve mentioned are especially important in Ramadan, they transcend culture and religion. These are values we hold dear in the UAE, where we welcome people from all backgrounds and religions.” Congressman Thomas Suozzi (D-NY) spoke at the …
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Authorities Ban Dubai News Site and Magazine Over ‘False News’
Dubai, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have banned a popular Mideast business publication for publishing what they say was “false news.” A statement released by the Dubai government on Wednesday said that the Arabian …
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Meet the first Emirati woman to climb Denali
ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi resident Hanady Al Hashmi has become the first Emirati woman to scale North America’s highest peak. The 30-year-old marketing professional achieved the feat last month when she reached the top of Alaska’s Mount Denali, previously …
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Dubai news site, magazine shut over ‘false news’ allegation
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Authorities in the United Arab Emirates have banned a popular Mideast business publication for publishing what they say was “false news.” A statement released by the Dubai government on Wednesday said that the Arabian …
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New RTA diversion on Dubai Airport Road opens on Friday
Dubai: A major new traffic diversion will open on Friday as part of the ongoing Airport Road Improvement Project of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai. Deira-bound traffic on the Airport Road, when coming from Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Road …
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Dubai road deaths decline 32% in first half of 2017
Dubai: A promising drop in road fatalities in the first of this year as compared to the same period in 2016 is helping Dubai Police edge closer to their strategic target of zero road deaths by 2020. Latest statistics revealed by Dubai Police show a 32 per …
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Egg-streme heat! Man show just how hot it is in Dubai by frying an EGG in the sunshine
A man has shown just how hot it is in Dubai by frying an egg on a brick pathway. The unnamed man did the experiment to show the sweltering temperatures currently plaguing the Middle East – with the egg cooking in under a minute. The man placed a frying pan …
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The Dubai Taxi Fleet is Getting an Exciting Upgrade!
A whooping Dhs 69 million! Confirming the news, the Dubai Media Office tweeted: As of now, 4,850 devices have already been installed. They aim to install the system in a total of 7,850 cars, by December this year! RTA confirmed that by June 2018 …
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Business Confidence in Dubai Improves in Q3 of 2017
39% of respondents expect business conditions to improve and 45% expect business confidence to strengthen in Q3-2017 SMEs were more optimistic than large companies in their expectations on business conditions and confidence Business leaders in Dubai are …
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This Dubai school is in world’s top 10 for hospitality management
Dubai: It’s confirmed: Dubai has one of the best schools … EAHM has been in the education business for 15 years now and many of its graduates have gone onto work around the world for leading companies such as Ernst & Young, Fairmont, Louvre Hotel …
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US pizza brand set for UAE launch, to target Filipino expats
Shakey’s is a wildly popular American fast-food chain in The Philippines, it will officially open for business in Dubai by the end of 2017.” He added: “The loyalty of the Filipino community to its food brands has seen other concepts tap in to the taste …
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Business environment and confidence in Dubai to pick up in Q3, a new survey shows
Business confidence and conditions in Dubai are forecast to strengthen in the third quarter, with small and mediums-sized companies expressing more optimism than large corporations, according a survey from the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry.
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