Astana: His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, on Wednesday held talks with Nursultan Nazarbayev, President of K…
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Secret room, Filipino favourites in Dubai tower
Dubai: A secret toy store. Boodle fights. Grilled chicken feet and intestines. No, this isn’t a list for the next Mission Impossible. These are some of the uniquely Filipino things you can find in jus…
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UAE further delays launch of first nuclear reactor
The UAE says it wants 50 percent of its energy to be generated by clean sources by 2050. Saudi Arabia, the world’s top crude oil exporter, plans to build up to 16 nuclear reactors, but the projects ha…
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Indians, Pakistanis top in road fatalities in Sharjah
Sharjah: Road fatalities in Sharjah, including pedestrian deaths, dropped to 41 in the first six months of this year from 61 in the same period last year, said police. Given their larger expatriate po…
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UAE orders companies to freeze accounts, assets of nine Iranian entities
The UAE’s Securities and Commodities Authority has issued a circular to firms operating in securities and commodities sectors ordering them to freeze the accounts of nine Iranian individuals and organ…
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Dubai’s financial regulator investigates Abraaj over alleged mismanagement
Dubai’s financial regulator is investigating allegations … Read: Abraaj investment management business co-CEOs resign from board There was no immediate comment from Naqvi or his legal representative …
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Video: Dubai’s Emirates introduces VR seat selection
Passengers travelling with Dubai carrier Emirates can now view a 3D rendering of … will offer customers an immersive 360-degree view of the first, business and economy cabins on Airbus A380 and Boei…
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Republic TV honours Indian business leaders in Dubai
The English news channel presented the legends of the business world from India in Gulf with Lifetime achievement awards. Others were honoured with the Visionary and Inspirational leader awards Englis…
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E-ticketing system launched for Dubai Frame to ease rush
Visitors from the People of Determination category and children under 3 years and the elderly people above 60 years can visit the Dubai Frame free of charge. Subscribe to Arabian Business’ newsletter …
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Dubai moves to ease foreign investor licensing
Under the agreement, VFS Global will provide and manage administrative tasks related to visa, passport, identity management and other citizen services for Dubai FDI’s investor partners and enable them …
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Dubai FDI partners with VFS Global to ease foreign investors licensing
The partnership with VFS Global is part of Dubai FDI’s efforts to ensure a smooth journey for investors and advance their business. The agreement was signed recently between Fahad Al Gergawi, CEO Duba…
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See UAE’s Jebel Jais like you’ve never seen it before
If you want to visit this mountain-top destination and you have no car — no problem. A new shuttle bus now makes it easier to access the UAE’s highest peak. If you’re a visitor, getting to Ras Al Khai…
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First recyclable waste collection centre opens in Abu Dhabi
Dr Thani Ahmad Al Zeyoudi, Minister of Climate Change and Environment, inaugurated the first recycling centre in Abu Dhabi. Speaking to Gulf News after the inauguration, Dr Salem Al Kaabi, acting gene…
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UAE freezes accounts of nine Iranian individuals and entities
The UAE Securities and Commodities Authority has ordered companies … it identifies as terrorists and terrorist organisations, according to national news agency WAM. In May, the country placed the ni…
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In Yemen, 46 detainees released from UAE-controlled prison
His mother said she fainted when she heard the news that her daughters had to carry her to see her … a grim glimpse into a hidden world of flagrant human rights abuses by UAE officers acting with im…
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Indian wins $1.9 million in raffle draw in UAE
Mathew and his friends received the news yesterday when they checked the Big Ticket website. Nine others won 100,000 dirhams ($27,000) at the draw. The winners included five Indians, one Pakistani and …
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UN agency says UAE soldiers tortured detainees in Yemen: report
Witnesses recently told the Associated Press news agency that Yemeni guards working under the direction of Emirati officers have used various methods of sexual torture and humiliation. READ MORE: Yeme…
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