Sharjah: Starting this Ramadan … Col. Shuhail added that a prison news bulletin has also been introduced in the facility. It includes information about different issues selected by the facility’s administration, which encourage a positive attitude …
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Dubai princess Sheikha Latifa ‘missing’ after alleged kidnapping from yacht
A FRIEND of a Dubai princess whose disappearance sparked global headlines has revealed details of the moment she was allegedly kidnapped. Tiina Jauhiainen, a close friend of Princess Latifa bin Mohammad al-Maktoum, told Human Rights Watch they were on …
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UAE ranks first globally in marine protected areas
A total of 12.21 per cent of marine and coastal areas as well as over 17 per cent of terrestrial areas of the UAE are protected areas, he told Gulf News. “As of today 14.93 per cent of the UAE is classed as protected areas,” the minister said.
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UAE students still not performing well on international tests
Michael Stevenson, senior adviser at the OECD, told Gulf News that parents in the UAE must also work to keep their children motivated. “At the same time, educators need to drive home scientific concepts using relevant, exciting methods, including the use …
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Mars One project candidate inspires Dubai students to dream big
Dubai: A Dubai resident who is among the candidates for the … Speaking on the sidelines of the event, Zielinski told Gulf News he is awaiting the third round of selection that will reduce the 100 shortlisted candidates for Mars One, to 40 people.
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Dubai princess Sheikha Latifa ‘missing’, human rights group urges UAE to reveal whereabouts
News agency Agence France-Presse last month reported an anonymous source as confirming that Sheikha Latifa had been brought back to Dubai. In a statement last week, Human Rights Watch Middle East director Sarah Leah Whitson called on UAE authorities to …
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Saudi team in Socotra as UAE presence angers Yemen
On Friday, a Yemeni government official said UAE forces had occupied sea and airports on Socotra, in a move the official called an “act of aggression”. A Yemeni minister told Anadolu news agency on Friday that the Yemeni people would not give up any …
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Abu Dhabi Residential Prices, Rentals Dip in Early 2018
While sale and rental price decreases across Abu Dhabi may not be the news that landlords and sellers want to hear, current market conditions could give rise to considerable movement in 2018. Bayut.com reports price decreases in the rental sector will …
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Windfall for Indian expats in UAE as rupee plummets to one-year low
Dubai: Indian expatriates who are just about to send money home are in for a good windfall, with the Asian currency now at a one-year low against the US dollar. The rupee fell to its lowest level since February 2017 against the greenback on Monday, owing …
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Dubai SME and RAKBank to offer banking solutions to SMEs
The agreement will allow Dubai SME’s members to open a Business Current Account with RAKbank with no minimal balance requirement and no maintenance fee. “Small and medium enterprises are the lifeblood of the UAE economy, comprising some 85 per cent of …
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Abu Dhabi property prices, rents continue to slide in Q1
Abu Dhabi’s property market heavily favoured renters and buyers during the first quarter of 2018, with data showing price decreases in all areas, according to real estate website Bayut.com. Both apartments and villas across the sales and rental sectors …
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Abu Dhabi Police set record, receive Guinness World Records certificate
ABU DHABI: The Abu Dhabi Police have set a Guinness World Record by hosting the most number of people to attend a lecture on First Aid. 2,592 people attended the lecture hosted by Abu Dhabi Police. Major General Mohammad Khalfan Al Rumaithi, Commander-in …
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Revealed: 6 self-made billionaires in UAE who are from India
The fourth-richest billionaire expat in the UAE is Ravi Pillai, with a net worth of $3.5 billion. This Indian national was born into a household of farmers. He had earlier set up a sub-contracting business in Kerala that went bust before he moved to the Gulf.
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Abu Dhabi International Airport takes a step further towards its digital transformation
Abdul Majeed Al Khoori, Acting CEO of Abu Dhabi Airports commented: “This project has been key in meeting the growing challenge of balancing the increased volume of passengers and operational efficiency. With the implementation of this smart technology …
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Abu Dhabi Police launch Year of Zayed Award
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police on Sunday launched the Year of Zayed Award in recognition of the legacy and values of Shaikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the UAE’s founding father. Major General Mohammad Khalfan Al Rumaithi, Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi …
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Meet the Filipino choir that helps Dubai pray
Dubai: The excited chatter of more than a dozen people fills the Gulf News studio on a week night. Accountants, administrators, teachers, engineers, executives. Right now, however, they’re the collective force known as Dubai Vocal Ensemble.
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Cigarette butts behind 14 Dubai fires in 2017
Dubai: Cigarettes butts were the second most common cause of fire incidents that led to seven deaths and 68 injuries in Dubai last year. Electrical short circuits were the leading cause of blazes, a senior police official said on Sunday. A total of 465 …
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