Here in the UAE, couples undergo a session at St Mary’s and St Francis [churches] as well as in all other Catholic churches called the Marriage Preparation Course,” Los Banos told Gulf News. He said differences and misunderstandings can be resolved if …
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Defying image problems, start-up offers three-hour hotel stays in the UAE
Dubai: A new app has launched in the UAE that offers users a ‘microstay’ of three, six, or 12 hours in a hotel room, hoping to capture business travellers in transit, and families tired after long days of shopping. Spaniards Christian Rodriguez and …
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Battle against obesity in UAE starts with slashing sugar in food products
told Gulf News in the capital on Thursday. “Our records showed a concerning increase in childhood obesity in the emirate of Abu Dhabi between 2010 and 2015. In fact, the proportion of children carrying excess weight increases steadily through the grades …
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Bridal clothes donated in Dubai will help educate Ethiopian girls
Dubai: Bridal clothes donated by humanitarians in Dubai will soon help educate underprivileged girls in Ethiopia. Shaikha Manal Bint Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, president of the Dubai Women Establishment and wife of Shaikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al Nahyan …
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Dubai’s Deyaar starts handover of Mont Rose project
Listed on the Dubai Financial Market, Deyaar is majority-owned by Dubai Islamic Bank. Subscribe to Arabian Business’ newsletter to receive the latest breaking news and business stories in Dubai,the UAE and the GCC straight to your inbox.
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Dubai film festival to become biennial, skipping this year
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – The Dubai International Film Festival says it will skip holding the event this year, instead becoming biennial and reconvening in 2019. The film festival made the announcement late on Wednesday night, saying the decision …
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UK judge grants billionaire’s former wife ownership of $540m yacht impounded in Dubai
There is, conversely, a possibility, that if no such order is made, {Ms Akhmedov’s] efforts to enforce the judgement in Dubai could fail altogether.” In a statement from London provided to Gulf News on Thursday by Akhmedova’s legal team, her lawyers …
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Boy honoured for alerting Dubai Police on cash found under ATM
The boy refused to leave the spot and pointed to the money under the ATM,” Brig Bin Galita told Gulf News. The father used the flashlight on his phone to look what was under the ATM and saw the cash. He called Dubai Police who arrived and collected the …
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British judge orders $540m yacht in Dubai ‘vested’ with ex-wife
There is, conversely, a possibility, that if no such order is made, {Ms Akhmedov’s] efforts to enforce the judgement in Dubai could fail altogether.” In a statement from London provided to Gulf News on Thursday by Akhmedova’s legal team, her lawyers …
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Dubai Tourism launches blockchain-enabled marketplace
and will further the department’s mission to establish Dubai as the leading destination for global travel, business and events by 2020. According to a statement from DTCM, Tourism 2.0 will “bring Dubai another step closer to achieving the Vision 2020 …
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UAE vendors hope for tax relief on gold following drop in sales
Vendors are hoping for the removal of the tax on business to business transactions, and a ‘designated free zone’ for VAT. Jewelry demand in the UAE fell to a 20-year low according to the World Gold Council, while sales jumped significantly in December …
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3 industries with highest turnover rates in UAE, rest of Mena region
Dubai: There are more employees quitting their jobs in tech … According to LinkedIn, employers in the technology sector, particularly those in the software business, saw the most number of professionals leaving their companies in 2017.
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Dubai launches Tourism 2.0 blockchain marketplace
and will further the department’s mission to establish Dubai as the leading destination for global travel, business and events by 2020, the authority said in a statement. As a business to business marketplace, it will allow hotels and tour operators to …
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Ghanaian delegation on trade mission to UAE, holds 175 bilateral meetings
A delegation of government officials and business leaders from Ghana held a175 bilateral meetings during a recent high-level trade mission to the UAE, which promoted investment opportunities in the African country. The high-level trade mission was …
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Dubai Municipality will not hike service fees
Dubai: Dubai Municipality will not increase the service fees for traders, Dawood Al Hajiri, director-general of the municipality, said after meeting with the traders from different categories in the city on Wednesday. The “Dubai Municipality Forum with …
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Dubai Police launch free security consultation service
Dubai: With one phone call, people in Dubai can get a free security consultation and advice without the need to walk into a police station, thanks to the latest Dubai Police service on non-emergency number 901. Members of the public can dial 901 to get a …
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Ethnic dance performances mesmerise crowd in Sharjah
Sharjah: The heavy sounds of drums and musical instruments echoed off the walls of Heart of Sharjah as dancers stomped their feet, clapped and swung around in circles, flashing colours with music and melody in the background. This year, Sharjah Heritage …
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