“Of the 156 passengers, we offered hotel accommodation to 136 passengers [as others had cancelled or rescheduled their bookings],” Ranjan Datta, manager, Air India Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, told Gulf News on Saturday evening. However, 36 of them could not …
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Sharjah to host MidEast Watch, Jewellery Show
Sharjah, March 31 (IANS/WAM) Expo Centre Sharjah announced on Saturday that it will host 500 local and international brands and companies at the 44th edition of the MidEast Watch and Jewellery Show from April 3 to 7. The bi-annual show, with support from …
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Abu Dhabi Police issue 10,400 fines to jaywalkers
Abu Dhabi: Within the first two months of this year, more than 10,400 fines were issued to jaywalkers who crossed roads from non-designated areas in the capital. A total of 1,083 fines were also issued to drivers who failed to reduce speed near zebra …
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Abu Dhabi Police brief students on tasks of helicopters
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police on Saturday briefed students who joined the ‘Future Pilot’ initiative on the tasks of police helicopters. The initiative aims to promote social responsibility and strengthen the security culture among all segments of the …
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Abu Dhabi crane crash: All projects of contractor, consultant suspended
The Abu Dhabi Municipality has suspended all the projects of the contractor, consultant and subcontractor involved in the crane collapse incident at an under-construction building, that crushed several cars parked nearby. The municipality said the …
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Dubai to host global forensics conference
Dubai: The Emirates International Forensics Conference and Exhibition slated for April 9-11 will offer a forum for police, forensic and criminology specialists to share latest expertise and technology to better solve crimes and using science to serve …
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Dubai Chamber launches retail group to raise standards
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry has announced the formation of the Retail Business Group, a new organisation that aims to promote the cooperation among retailers in the city. The organisation is the 29th sector-specific business group …
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Rat sighting delays Air India flight from Sharjah to Thiruvananthapuram
Sharjah: An Air India flight from Sharjah to Thiruvananthapuram … A spokesperson from Air India confirmed to Gulf News that flight AI 968 was being prepared for departure when the rodent incident happened. “Rats onboard an aircraft can lead to a …
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Drone light show to dazzle Abu Dhabi Corniche night sky
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Corniche will light up on Saturday night in a spectacular fashion with a drone light show to mark the closing weekend ceremony of Mother of the Nation Festival and also to recognise Year of Zayed. Closing this edition’s festival with …
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Qatar, UAE spend heavily on lobbyists amid a war of words
The UAE has an arrangement with The Harbour Group … The crisis, according to Qatari officials, was triggered nearly a year ago when hackers took over their state-run news agency and posted fabricated comments attributed to Qatar’s ruler that called …
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Deported Canadian-Kenyan opposition figure says he was ‘marooned’ in Dubai
NAIROBI, Kenya — A Canadian-Kenyan opposition figure who claims he was drugged and forcibly deported to Dubai said Friday he was “marooned” at the airport there but intends to return to Kenya as soon as possible. A Kenyan court on Thursday fined top …
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Abu Dhabi court charges seven men with murder of woman, gold jewelry theft
The Abu Dhabi Court of First Instance has charged seven Asian men on the basis of murder and theft after they killed a woman whilst robbing her house. The men have been reportedly accused of fatally beating and kicking the woman after they broke into her …
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Deported Kenyan opposition figure says ‘marooned’ in Dubai
NAIROBI, Kenya – The Kenyan opposition figure who claims he was drugged and forcibly deported to Dubai says he is “marooned” at the airport there but intends to return to Kenya as soon as possible. A Kenyan court on Thursday fined top officials including …
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Dubai’s Danube delivers $95m Glitz Residences project
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Dubai launches first Happiness Platform on Jumeirah beach
The platform, which also features a library, is equipped with solar-powered lighting poles so that the public can visit the platform at any time, state news agency WAM reported. Alia Al Harmoudi, director of the Environment Department in Dubai Municipality …
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New bridge opens to traffic in Dubai
A new bridge linking Marrakech and Airport Roads intersection in Dubai has been opened to traffic. “If you are heading from Deira towards Al Khawaneej using Airport Road, you can now use the new bridge on Marrakech-Airport Roads Intersection,” Dubai’s …
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Dubai Showcases Modest Fashion Without Runways or Models
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A weeklong fashion event in Dubai is being held without catwalks, models or skin-baring designs. Instead, around 30 designers of fashionable modest wear — some Muslim and others not — from nearly two dozen countries …
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