Dubai: The UAE’s health care sector could still do with a few more hospital beds. “Currently, the UAE [still] has the lowest hospital bed density (number of hospital beds per 1,000 residents) availabl…
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Sharjah to be guest of honour at Sao Paulo book fair
Sao Paulo: Sharjah is set to celebrate its selection as the Guest of Honour at the 25th edition of Sao Paulo International Book Fair, which will take place from August 3 to 12, with a programme highli…
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Rain, winds hit parts of UAE
Dubai: Scattered rain has been reported from different parts of UAE on Friday. In Dubai, rain and windy conditions were experienced in Mirdif, Rashidia and International City. National Centre of Meteo…
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Unusual summer rainstorm soaks UAE
Dr Ahmad Habib, a senior forecaster at the national weather centre, told Gulf News that the formation of convective clouds started in the eastern areas of the UAE and has extended to the internal area…
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App alerts about tremors for Dubai residents
safety instructions and links the residents with the Dubai Seismic Network under the municipality to provide their feedback. Officials spoke to Gulf News after the app recorded the largest among the s…
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UAE, Egypt agree on plan to build government capacities
Cairo: The Egypt Government Excellence Conference 2018, organised with the support and participation of the UAE Government, concluded on Thursday in Cairo. Representatives of the UAE and Egypt agreed …
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Dubai is getting the world’s largest vertical farm — and it will grow produce for the world’s largest international airport
Located in a Dubai, the 130,000-square-foot indoor farm will produce … because they give our farms anchor customers that have a predictable volume and price,” she told Business Insider. “Most vertic…
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Opinion: Dubai and the art of bouncebackability
The aim? To boost investment, trade and business, and to stimulate the commercial and social environment of the country. Such moves are helping to create advocates of Dubai once again, bringing to min…
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Abu Dhabi taxis go green
and Abu Dhabi emirate’s taxis may soon offer the same convenience to commuters. Speaking to Gulf News, Mohammad Al Qamzi, general manager at the Abu Dhabi Department of Transport’s taxi regulation dep…
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Now, a pop-up petrol pump at UAE malls
The kiosks were previously set up at Marina Mall and Yas Mall in Abu Dhabi. “The intent is to engage with the community, to listen to concerns, and to explain and answer any queries,” said an Adnoc sp…
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UAE denies taking measures expelling Qatari nationals
the UAE specified that Qatari nationals outside the country must obtain a prior permit to enter the country,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said in a statement publishe…
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EU slams UAE retaliatory acts against Somalia over Gulf crisis
The European Parliament has condemned the United Arab Emirates (UAE), saying the country was taking retaliatory actions against Somalia for the latter’s neutral position on the Gulf crisis. In a resol…
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United Arab Emirates shares higher at close of trade; DFM General up 0.67%
Investing.com – United Arab Emirates equities were higher at the close on Thursday, as gains in the Services, Consumer Staples and Transport sectors propelled shares higher. At the close in Dubai, the …
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UAE launches unified portal for business licensing
The UAE Telecommunications Regulatory Authority has today launched a new portal that will enable one-stop online business registration across the country. The Bashr portal will enable a user to regist…
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UAE airlines hiring pilots, cabin crew
Dubai: This year may not be the best of times to hunt for a new job, but some companies are still in hiring mode and opportunities are now up for grabs for professionals looking to pursue a career in …
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Dubai’s beaches to soon have all-women rescue teams, sea ambulances
Dubai is soon planning to deploy all-women rescue teams at its beaches, it was revealed on Thursday. Currently, 12 women are being trained to respond to emergencies, with the police planning to increa…
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Leave Dubai and head to Cairo? Best city to run your business revealed
Where is the cheapest place to rent office space in the GCC? How easy is it to set up a business? What are the ownership laws? AMEinfo dives head first into the region’s business world to find out the …
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