Dr Ahmed Murad, dean of the college of science at United Arab Emirates University, told Arab News that the launch of KhalifaSat is a monumental step for the Arab world’s ambitious space programs, addi…
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Influencers in UAE required to clearly identify ads on social media
Abu Dhabi: Influencers duly licensed by the National … should not spread rumours or biased and misleading news and should not publish images or words that violate public morals.
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Rocket carrying 1st UAE-made satellite launched from Japan
TOKYO — A Japanese rocket on Monday lifted the United Arab Emirates’ first locally made satellite into orbit successfully from a space centre in southern Japan. The KhalifaSat Earth observation satel…
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Israeli Minister Tours Abu Dhabi’s Grand Mosque Days After Netanyahu Visits Oman
Sports and Culture Minister Miri Regev visited Abu Dhabi’s grand mosque, giving more momentum to Israel’s diplomatic push in the Gulf, where it sees Arab states as its natural allies against regional …
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Unsafe, high risk construction sites fined in Abu Dhabi
Last March, Gulf News reported that a crane collapsed at a worksite in Abu Dhabi and damaged seven cars parked in the vicinity. The tower crane collapsed while it was being lifted by a smaller …
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Dubai ‘has always benefited from instability,’ top property chairman says
Sajwani also noted Dubai’s gains from the collapse of Somalia in the 1990s, during which the emirate attracted significant Somali business and trade. Most of the east African country’s influential bus…
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Dubai Policeman names firstborn ‘Emarat’
Dubai: A Dubai Police staff named his firstborn baby girl ‘Emarat’ in honour of the UAE and the ‘Year of Zayed.’ Abdul Rahman Taher Ahmad decided on the name after his daughter was born …
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As it happened: Launch of UAE KhalifaSat
It was a textbook launch for KhalifaSat from the Tanegashima Space Center in Japan, on-board the H2A rocket, which lifted off at 8:08 AM Dubai time on Monday. The first 100% Emirati-engineered and …
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Israel’s national anthem played for first time at judo tournament in Abu Dhabi
It is not only your personal achievement and the Jewish achievement of Israeli sports, but also the fact that the anthem was being played in Abu Dhabi,” Netanyahu said, according to a statement from h…
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RTA Unveils Finalists of Dubai World Challenge for Self-Driving Transport
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates–(BUSINESS WIRE)–HE Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), announced that the par…
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Sharjah International Book Fair to kick off on Wednesday
Sharjah: The much-anticipated Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) will be raising its curtains on its 37th edition on Wednesday at Expo Centre Sharjah, it was announced. The 11-day cultural …
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Israel’s Anthem Plays in Abu Dhabi for First Time as Judoka Wins Gold
Sagi Muki of Israel won a gold medal on Sunday at the International Judo Federation’s Grand Slam competition in Abu Dhabi in the United Arab Emirates. For the first time, as a result, the Israeli nati…
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Israeli Judoka Sagi Muki wins gold medal in Abu Dhabi
Israeli Judoka Sagi Muki defeated Belgian Judoka Matthias Casse in the Judo Grand competition held in Abu Dhabi on Sunday evening, winning the gold medal. Culture and Sports Minister Miri Regev, who i…
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Sauber hoping for imminent decision on Raikkonen Abu Dhabi test
Sauber is trying to get Raikkonen an early first test with the team in Abu Dhabi at the end of November. Sauber Formula 1 chief Frederic Vasseur is expecting to learn imminently whether Kimi Raikkonen …
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UAE economy growth drives ‘war on talent’ for tech professionals
UAE business leaders are confident about their companies’ prospects for 2019, as growth in the UAE economy – boosted by government reforms and digital technology adoption – drives demand for high-skil…
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Fake news: Flydubai denies viral ‘fire’ video
Dubai: Authorities have denied rumours about … Offenders who post false news in Kuwait can also be slapped with a hefty fine, according to amended Article 4, Law Number 31/1970.
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Dubai clarifies harmful nail polish rumours
Dubai: Authorities in Dubai have responded to the claims of harmful nail polish and confirmed that all brands of cosmetic brands are safe. In a statement, the civic body announced: “Dubai …
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