The Public Prosecution Office of the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department on Wednesday summoned a … The general prosecution said in a statement carried by state news agency WAM that the footage, which went viral on social media, indicated that the baby has …
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Dubai Business Women Council holds workshop on blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies
DUBAI, 25th April, 2018 (WAM) — The Dubai Business Women Council, in cooperation with the American University in Dubai, has organised a workshop at the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry on blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies. The workshop is …
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Dubai Municipality sends 138 workers on Umrah
Dubai: Dubai Municipality has sent a batch of 138 workers on Umrah with the approval of Director-General Dawood Al Hajiri. The workers were chosen by their respective departments on the basis of their excellent performance in their duties, the civic body …
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Shurooq brings Vida Hotels brand to Sharjah with Emaar deal
The Sharjah Investment & Development Authority (Shurooq) has signed a management agreement with Emaar Hospitality Group to operate a lifestyle boutique hotel in the heart of Al Qasba, one of the most popular lifestyle and leisure destinations in the emirate.
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Sharjah celebrates world music with choir festival
Sharjah: Al Qasba will be celebrating the emirate’s cultural diversity through music and the harmony of choruses from around the world as part of its ‘Music Transcending Cultures’ event taking place at Masrah Al Qasba Theatre on April 28. Held in …
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Sharjah Int’l sees 5% passenger growth, plans $410m expansion
Sharjah International Airport was used by 2.88 million passengers … up from 913,000 passengers in the same quarter of 2017, state news agency WAM reported. During the period from early January to the end of March 2018, the number of scheduled and non …
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Young visitors look into the future at Sharjah Reading Festival
Sharjah: Young visitors to the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival are able to get a glimpse of what their future may look like through a futuristic exhibition running until April 28 at Expo Centre Sharjah. Children and adults alike were able to unlock …
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Malaysian Foundation Recognised for Refugee Support by Sharjah with USD 136,000
For the past couple of years, the Sharjah International Award for Refugee Advocacy and Support (SIARA) has been shining a spotlight on the achievements of unsung heroes working for refugees and stateless people at a time when the world is witnessing …
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Sharjah Ruler Dedicates AED2.5 Million To Enrich Sharjah’s Libraries
H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has ordered the allocation of AED2.5 million to purchase books from participating publishers at the ongoing edition of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival …
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Shurooq, Emaar in new Sharjah hotel deal
The Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq … year against a growth in hotel guest numbers of an average 15 per cent, he added.-TradeArabia News Service
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Sharjah Police respond to viral clip about car theft gang
In an official statement issued on Friday, the police denied rumours of a car thefts gang in Sharjah being circulated on social media and local news outlets. Colonel Ibrahim Al Ajal, director of the criminal investigation department at Sharjah …
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Dubai sees 2% jump in visitors during first quarter
Asked which countries he would like to see Dubai open up to more, Issam Kazim, CEO, Dubai Tourism, told Gulf News: “India for sure. For sure. That would be the easiest one for me to look at.” Meanwhile, Russia ended the quarter in fourth place …
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Dubai ‘Virtual Hotel’ Start-Up Raises USD$4m to Drive Major Growth Plan
MaisonPrive, a ‘virtual hotel’ operator that offers luxury apartments and villas to business and leisure visitors to Dubai, today Wednesday, announced private strategic investment of USD$4 million as part of a major plan for growth. The investment is the …
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Abu Dhabi’s Smart Solutions Signs 14 Service Level Agreements
Abu Dhabi’s Smart Solutions and Services Authority, ADSSSA, has signed 14 service level agreements to govern the digital data exchange process and streamline work between digital data providers and users. Aiming to further develop AD CONNECT – a …
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Oldest English language Library in Dubai is relocating
The oldest English language Library in Dubai is closing down its current location … Wajeeha Faiz, chairperson of The Old Library, told Gulf News: “We’re looking for a new space right now, considering our options and figuring out the best location …
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Dubai Tourism Wins ATM Stand Award
Dubai Tourism claimed the Best Stand for Doing Business at this year’s Arabian Travel Market (ATM) Best Stand Awards. Recognised for creating a busy B2B atmosphere, Dubai Tourism boasted a well-planned and easily navigable layout with a good presentation …
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UAE expats fuel India remittance growth
In 2018, remittances to the region will likely grow modestly by 2.5 per cent to $120 billion.” Promoth Manghat, CEO of UAE Exchange Group, told Gulf News on Tuesday that the year’s forecast seems accurate given rebounding remittance figures.
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