Sharjah: Al Qasimia University in Sharjah is celebrating Sharjah’s selection as the World Book Capital 2019 by Unesco. Speaking to Sharjah Government Media Bureau, Dr Rashad Salem, the university’s chancellor, underscored the role played by His …
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Abu Dhabi Ports in Talks for Africa Deal; Signs China Accord
Abu Dhabi Ports is discussing a possible deal in Africa to take advantage of the continent’s growing trade with Asia, Chief Executive Officer Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi said, as the government-run terminal operator got a $300 million investment from China.
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UAE expats decry ‘job discrimination’
Dubai: Some UAE expatriates have lashed out at a career listings … You cannot view this page again,” the message sent to Hillal reads. Contacted by Gulf News, Hillal said she found the hiring agency rather offensive and racist towards Filipinos in …
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Abu Dhabi issues 4,538 new trade licenses in H1
the Emirates official news agency. The half annual report of the ADBC stated that the total number of commercial, industrial and tourist licences reached 111,039, out of which 71,696 were issued in Abu Dhabi, 30,605 in the eastern region, and 8,738 in Al …
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Abu Dhabi Ports in Talks for Africa Deal to Feed Trade With Asia
(Bloomberg) — Abu Dhabi Ports, the government-run terminal operator, is discussing a possible deal in Africa to take advantage of the continent’s growing trade with Asia, Chief Executive Officer Mohamed Juma Al Shamisi said. Shipping between Africa and …
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Abu Dhabi to launch $204m development projects
Developmental projects worth in excess of Dh750 million ($204 million) have been endorsed for launch by the Abu … Dhabi Plan objectives to ensure safe community, and a sustainable, open and competitive economy, reported Wam, the Emirates official news …
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UAE backs Egypt’s UNESCO nominee
Abu Dhabi, July 30 (BNA): The UAE Government voiced its support to the nomination of Ambassador Moushira Khattab as Egypt’s candidate for the post of Director-General post of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation, UNESCO.
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How the Brotherhood brainwashed Qataris
Abu Dhabi: The ideology of Muslim Brotherhood … a leading Emirati analyst, told Gulf News yesterday. Dr Al Shaiba added the terrorist group has managed to rule Qatar through spreading its ideology — affecting change in the beliefs and way of thinking …
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315 die on UAE roads first half of 2017
Abu Dhabi: Road-accidents fatalities across the United Arab Emirates dropped 18.4 per cent in the first half of this year as compared to the same period last year, according to statistics released on Sunday by Traffic Coordination Department of the …
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UAE’s ADFD funds 76 Morocco projects worth $2.5bn
RELATED ARTICLES: Abu Dhabi Fund finances $1.1bn worth of projects in Egypt … and industry sectors, according to UAE state news agency, WAM.
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Fertility preservation represents hope of having children in future
Fertility Physicians in Abu Dhabi successfully managed 15 cases of unmarried young … in accordance with the international standards.” – TradeArabia News Service
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Egg and sperm freezing growing among unmarried in UAE
Abu Dhabi: A growing number of unmarried individuals in the UAE … this is also supported by better technology that makes the freezing process more effective, doctors told Gulf News. “Just during the past three months, 15 individuals have chosen to …
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Musanada completes $12m hospital expansion in Abu Dhabi
Musanada aims to hand over the structure to Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (Seha) in Q3 2017, UAE news agency, WAM, reported. Spanning 2,800m 2, the project’s scope included the hospital’s trauma centre and fast-track preliminary examination centre.
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Sharjah airport smart gates reduce departure time
Sharjah: More than 850,000 passengers have passed through the 16 smart gates at Sharjah International Airport’s departure and arrival terminals in the last nine months with interactive features enabling travellers to clear passport control within 20 seco …
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Dubai developer Nakheel targets growth in recurring revenue
DUBAI (Reuters) – Property developer Nakheel wants recurring income to increase to more than 50 percent of all revenue by 2021 as it opens more shopping malls in Dubai, its chairman told Reuters. Nakheel, the developer of the palm shaped islands in the …
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Dubai sees 16.8% increase in real estate transaction values in H1 2017
Dubai saw a 16.8 per cent increase in the total value of real estate transactions conducted in the emirate in the first half of 2017 compared to the same period last year, according to Dubai Land Department (DLD) The figures for the first six months of …
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72-hour sale: More bargains from fashion labels in Dubai
Dubai: This week’s 72-hour exclusive sale of Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) promised to be one of the most exciting for bargain shopaholics in the UAE, with the latest line-up of brands consisting of popular budget fashion labels that already offer price …
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