Sharjah: Sharjah Police, in cooperation with Emirates Auction, on Thursday launched an online auction offering 77 distinguished car number plates of category 3. Registration to take part in the auction, which began at 6pm on Thursday, will continue until …
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Emirati woman cyclist run over, killed while training in Dubai
Dubai: An Emirati woman cyclist died in a run-over accident while she was training in Meydan area, Dubai Police said on Thursday. Mizna Abbullah Ali, a member of Al Wathba cyclist team, was training to participate in the NAS Sport Tournament next week when …
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Consumption of this cake in UAE goes up 250% in Ramadan
Dubai: Retailers in UAE are seeing an increase in demand for sweets during Ramadan, but there’s one particular dessert that’s proven to be the best seller at this time of year. Operators of supermarkets told Gulf News that consumption of honey cake …
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UAE asks residents to avoid unnecessary trips to Nipah virus hit Kerala
Dubai: The UAE on Thursday asked travellers to postpone unnecessary trips to Kerala till the Nipah virus outbreak in the south Indian state becomes under control. In a media statement issued around 3pm on Thursday, the Ministry of Health and Prevention …
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DUBAI, United Arab Emirates | Cyclone Mekunu pounds Yemen island on its path to Oman
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Cyclone Mekunu pounded the Yemeni … There was no immediate word from Socotra, though Yemen’s pro-government SABA news agency reported that 17 people were missing after two ships capsized in the storm and three vehicles …
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Sharjah Art Foundation’s spring shows span genres
The Sharjah show at the Gallery 4 … he served as head of the photography department at the Iraq Ministry of Culture and head of the Iraqi News Agency. His photographs represent a unique visual record of the country’s complex culture, politics and …
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First funnel chest surgery in UAE performed on Emirati
And although the surgery for the 27-year-old patient was the first to be performed in the UAE to correct funnel chest or pectus excavatum, more such procedures will soon be undertaken, a top doctor at the hospital told Gulf News. “Previously, people in …
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UAE makes ‘tremendous progress’ in global competitiveness ranking
We will continue in enhancing our business environment, our infrastructure and our resources, because we want a better life for our people and all the residents in the UAE, Shaikh Mohammad added. Dubai: The UAE jumped in the competitiveness rankings in …
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UAE presents report on radioactive waste management
Vienna: The UAE presented its third national report on its compliance with the obligations of the joint convention on the safety of nuclear fuel and radioactive active waste management during a review meeting held at the headquarters of the International …
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40% of UAE internships are unpaid
Dubai: A new report studying internships and entry level careers in the UAE has found that 40 per cent of UAE graduates are taking unpaid positions in order to secure experience and gain new skills. The ‘State of Internships and Graduate Jobs – UAE …
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Dh1.4b Abu Dhabi development aid for 9 developing countries
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), the leading national entity for development aid, on Wednesday announced that it financed 11 development projects worth Dh1.4 billion in 2017, benefiting nine developing countries. Totalling more than Dh646 …
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Dubai Police chief reviews security at gold souq
… an outstanding job in securing and providing safety to all residents in Dubai. They are keen to protect people and property,” he said. The visit came after Gulf News reported in March that Dubai Police had established an innovation lab to study and …
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Restless Ramadan nights for Filipino chess wizards in UAE
In the search for the not-so-typical activities of Filipinos during this season, Gulf News’ #Pinoy found the company of some of the UAE’s elite chess players congregating for a tournament at the Dubai Chess and Culture Club. Among the many participants …
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Nipah Outbreak: UAE urges citizens in India to exercise caution
Dubai: The UAE has urged its citizens in India to exercise caution and abide by the instructions of Indian authorities following the outbreak of the Nipah virus in Kerala. The UAE Consulate in Kerala has urged Emiratis to register with the Twajudi service …
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UAE claims to destroy two Houthi vessels in Red Sea
according to Abu Dhabi’s official WAM news agency. “The two armed vessels had been threatening a commercial oil tanker,” according to a statement released by the UAE military and carried by WAM. “Two other [Houthi] vessels managed to flee the …
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UAE marks International Day for Biological Diversity
Dubai, May 22 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) joined the world in celebrating World Biodiversity Day on Tuesday. It is observed annually on May 22. This year’s celebration was being held under the theme “Celebrating 25 Years of Action for …
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UAE launches 10-year residency visas for investors, specialists
Kamal Vachani, Director Al Maya Group, said: “10-year visa – this is great news as it will further boost the confidence of investors. UAE has always been in the forefront of taking pragmatic, business friendly and investor friendly decisions. “We are very …
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