Wael Jassar will perform two concerts in Abu Dhabi on in the lead up to the New Year’s Eve celebrations in the capital. Catch the Lebanese singer at midnight at the Legends Club, Sheraton Corniche on December 28 and at Marina Al Bateen Resort on December …
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Emirates pays tribute to UAE’s founding father
Dubai: The next time you take a flight with Emirates, there’s a chance you’d notice a different image on the exterior of the aircraft. A number of Emirates’ planes will sport a bespoke livery next year as part of a new campaign to promote the legacy of …
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1,000 yachts to celebrate New Year in Dubai
Dubai: A new initiative called Sea Dubai will see 1,000 yachts gathering for New Year celebrations between Burj Al Arab and Palm Jumeirah from December 29 to December 31. The event is being billed as the UAE’s largest yacht gathering. Organised by Dubai …
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All ready for New Year’s Eve spectacle in Downtown Dubai
Dubai: More than 300 experts, including 100 rope access professionals, have been busy for the past five months preparing for what organisers are promising to be a spectacular show for the New Year’s Eve at Downtown Dubai. ‘Light Up 2018’ spectacle, a …
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Dubai-Japan trade reached $8.4bn in first nine months of 2017
“We ensure our trading partners have the finest of customs facilities that give real added value to their active business sectors in Dubai,” said Musabih. “Dubai Customs is keen to directly engage with all Japanese businesses based in Dubai through …
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UAE education begins a new chapter
Dubai: 2017 was an eventful year for education in the UAE, marked by curriculum changes and strategies, new courses and regulations, and greater focus on student wellbeing. With school fees always on the minds of parents, it was announced as early as …
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UAE warns of PDF malware on WhatsApp, email
Dubai: In the latest bout of malicious software, UAE authorities are now warning residents to be vigilant when it comes to opening anonymous files on WhatsApp. The Telecommunications Regulations Authority (TRA) alerted residents of PDF malware files sent …
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Tunisia tries to defuse tension with UAE amid airline spat
and analysis from ABC News. The spokeswoman for the Tunisian presidency dismissed any notion of a “diplomatic crisis” between the two countries, expressing Tunisia’s “understanding” of a decision made by the UAE’s government to “protect its territory and …
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Visitor critical after double suicide attempt in Dubai
Then, he jumped from the window on the fourth floor of a building and landed on a car, Dubai Police told Gulf News. Brigadier Abdullah Khadim Surour, director of Bur Dubai Police station, said on Monday morning they were alerted about the attempted suicide …
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UAE non-oil foreign trade reaches Dh784b in first half of 2017
ABU DHABI: Preliminary statistical data of the Federal Customs Authority (FCA) revealed that the UAE’s general trade volume from January to the end of June 2017 amounted to Dh784 billion, compared to Dh777.6 billion during the same period of 2016 …
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Serena Williams to return to court in Abu Dhabi this week
“I am thrilled to be playing in Abu Dhabi at the Mubadala World Tennis Championship,” Ostapenko … United Press International is a leading provider of news, photos and information to millions of readers around the globe via UPI.com and its licensing …
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Al Majaz fireworks to ring in New Year in Sharjah
Sharjah: A 10-minute fireworks display at Al Majaz Waterfront in Sharjah will ring in the New Year. Leading up to the pyrotechnics, a countdown will be synchronised to varied shows by the Sharjah Fountain. The fireworks will be launched from 16 spots for …
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Attack fears prompted UAE-Tunisia female passenger row
A row between Tunisia and the United Arab Emirates was triggered by fears of terrorist attacks, Tunisia says. Since Friday, Tunisian women have reported being banned from Emirates flights to the UAE. In response, Tunisia suspended Emirates airlines flights …
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Beware of more fog tonight in UAE
Dubai: The monster fog is moving into special appearances as … Abed Damaj, duty forecaster at the NCM, told Gulf News: “The temperatures are expected to remain steady through the week. By Wednesday it might go down by just 1C or so, but no major …
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Free parking in Abu Dhabi on New Year
Abu Dhabi: Public parking will be free for motorists in Abu Dhabi on the occasion of New Year, the Integrated Transport Centre at the Department of Transport – Abu Dhabi announced in a statement sent on Monday. The statement clarified that parking will …
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UAE ministry bans import of domestic, wild live birds from Saudi Arabia
Dubai: The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment on Sunday banned the import of all kinds of domestic and wild live birds, ornamental birds, chicks, hatching eggs and non-heat-treated waste from Saudi Arabia. The ban is based on notification from the …
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Heavy fog, bad visibility on UAE roads again
and the Al Ain – Abu Dhabi Road. Speaking to Gulf News, an NCM spokesperson urged residents to follow traffic rules and any instructions by police. “The fog will continue tonight until tomorrow evening and then will return on Wednesday morning. On Friday …
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