Dubai: Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Board of Trustees at the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), on Wednesday visited the foundation’s headquarters in Jumeirah Emirates Towers, accompanied by …
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Liquid chemical assault victim dies in Sharjah
An official at the Sharjah Police told Gulf News that the woman died on Tuesday, 12 days after she was admitted to the hospital for serious burns. The police said that the woman had accused her Sri Lankan husband of pouring liquid chemical on her and her …
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Gulzar, Akram to be at Sharjah book fair
Sharjah: Leading international celebrities and authors including Pakistani cricket icon Waseem Akram and legendary Indian poet and filmmaker Gulzar will attend the 36th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) that will be held from November 1 to 11 this …
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Tahdeeth to strengthen community development and welfare of 25,000 Emirati families in Sharjah
The Sharjah Department of Statistics and Community Development, DSCD, has launched a new data project to update demographic information of citizens. Titled ‘Tahdeeth,’ the project is in alignment with Sharjah’s on-going efforts to boost community …
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First electric vehicle charging station inaugurated in Sharjah
The Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority, SEWA, inaugurated the first electric vehicle charging station, backed by solar panels that operate a photovoltaic system, in line with its goal of promoting sustainable development and conserving natural resources.
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First EV charging station opens in Sharjah
Rashid Al Leem, chairman of Sewa, Khalid Mohammed Al Ali, secretary-general of the Sharjah Urban Planning Council, a number of directors and heads of departments, reported Wam, the Emirates official news agency. Dr Al Leem said that the Authority seeks to …
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Sharjah Connects Millions Of Social Media Users With 48 Government Departments During GITEX
The hashtag will bring social network users news as-it-happens, covering the large number of events and activities held at the Sharjah Pavilion. It is a massive leap forward in terms of information sharing – according to the 2017 global report from ‘We …
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Sharjah Police net serial robber in 2 hours
Director of the Criminal Investigation Department of Sharjah Police, explained that after robbing the victims, the suspect would strike them with an iron rod and drive away. “We received a call from the police operations Some local news is curated …
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Khaled Al Qasimi Inaugurates Middle East Watch And Jewellery Show At Sharjah Expo Centre
Under the gracious patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, Sheikh Khaled Bin Abdullah Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairman of the Department of Seaports and Customs, today …
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Scot faces jail in United Arab Emirates over fake banknote
These are external links and will open in a new window A plasterer from Edinburgh is facing up to a year in jail in the United Arab Emirates for allegedly possessing counterfeit money. William Barclay was stopped at Dubai International Airport in September …
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Dukes Dubai appoints new marketing director
will add immense value to Dukes Dubai in what is an extremely competitive marketplace. “We are confident that, along with his colleagues in the executive team, he will be instrumental in consolidating our market position as the number one business and …
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Finalists revealed for Arabian Business StartUp Awards 2017
… StartUp Awards 2017 winners will be announced and honoured at the Arabian Business StartUp Awards 2017 ceremony, taking place on Tuesday, October 24 at the Rixos Hotel in Dubai’s JBR at a lavish gala dinner event. The Arabian Business StartUp Awards …
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Abu Dhabi-Saudi non-oil trade tops $2.5bn in 7 months
This amount represents around 10 percent of Abu Dhabi’s total international trade in non-oil goods, during the period from January to July 2017, of Dh96.2 billion, reported Wam, the Emirates official news agency. Economic experts stressed that the …
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Duke of York visits Abu Dhabi Global Market
Abu Dhabi Global Market, ADGM, the International Financial Centre in Abu Dhabi, was honoured to host the exclusive visit of His Royal Highness Prince Andrew, The Duke of York, on Al Maryah Island today. His Royal Highness was welcomed by Ahmed Al Sayegh …
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UAE Traffic: Key roads in Abu Dhabi traffic-clogged, expect delays
The Abu Dhabi traffic has tweeted about three accidents in the past … moving ahead to Beirut street is heavily clogged this morning too. More info Some local news is curated – Original might have been posted at a different date/ time!
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Abu Dhabi Ports launches Maqta Gateway
at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, reported Wam, the official Emirates news agency. The ambitious project is in line with the vision of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed …
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New housing complex for citizens in Dubai
Dubai: A new housing complex for citizens will be developed in Umm Nahd 3 on the Dubai-Al Ain Road, the Dubai Municipality announced on Tuesday. Hussain Nasser Lootah, director-general of Dubai Municipality, said the area covers 763 hectares (7,626,080 …
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