The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) is to launch a comprehensive digital initiative which will act as a ‘one-stop’ reference point for all information relating to culture in the emirate of Abu Dhabi. The initiative …
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‘Miracle cat’ survives fall from 17th floor of Sharjah building
Rescuers are calling her a “miracle cat”. Sharjah Police officer Ahmad Abdullah Issac told Gulf News about the cat’s ordeal. A Sharjah Police patrol was stationed in Al Buhairah district when residents who heard the cat’s meow informed the officers.
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UAE can be a true green economy pioneer
When entrepreneurs, business heads, investors and academics from around the … Our wise leadership works relentlessly to develop the green economy. The Dubai Plan 2021 seeks to diversify the local economy through a robust framework that promotes …
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UAE tax authority warns VAT deadline approaching
The UAE’s Federal Tax Authority (FTA … FTA director general Khalid Ali Al Bustani reminded business of the importance of submitting returns on time. Returns are submitted on a monthly or quarterly basis depending on the annual revenue of the company.
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I rode the Dubai Metro in a first-class cabin — and it was the best subway ride I’ve ever had
The Dubai Metro operates trains with three different classes of service; Silver Class, Women and Children Only, and Gold Class. Silver Class is the regular service while Gold Class is the metro equivalent of first class. Gold Class costs more but offers …
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Emirates’ business class lounge in Dubai has showers, beds, and a full bar — take a look inside
Emirates operates three business class lounges in Dubai International Airport’s Terminal 3. The three lounges can accommodate more than 4,600 passengers at one time. The lounges are all equipped with marble floors, bars, dining rooms, gold-plated Rolex …
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Dubai roads to close for five-day cycling tour
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has announced a series of road closures throughout the city and wider UAE for annual cycling event the Dubai Tour. The closures will affect 870km of roads in total from 11:10am to 3:30pm over a period of five days …
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Abu Dhabi’s Tabreed Seeks Assets From Gulf to Egypt, CEO Says
National Central Cooling Co. plans to acquire assets in markets like Saudi Arabia and Egypt starting this year as the Abu Dhabi-based company seeks to expand. “We’re always keen on acquisitions, and Saudi Arabia is also a potential market we’re …
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Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company, Nation Shield Magazine Enter Media Partnership To Promote UMEX, SimTEX 2018
Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company (ADNEC) and Nation Shield, the official journal of the UAE Armed Forces, signed a partnership agreement to promote the 2018 editions of the Unmanned Systems Exhibition and Conference (UMEX) and Simulation and Training …
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First Abu Dhabi Bank : Posts AED10.92b Net Profit In 2017
First Abu Dhabi Bank, FAB, the UAE’s largest bank and one of the world’s leading and safest financial institutions, reported its financial results for the full year ended 31 December 2017. FAB delivered a resilient performance in a transitional year …
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Abu Dhabi Airports participates in Tawdheef Recruitment Show 2018
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, 2018-Jan-30 — /Travel PR News/ — Abu Dhabi Airports has announced its participation in Tawdheef Recruitment Show 2018, the leading Emiratisation and career development event for UAE Nationals, that will take place at …
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PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate Abu Dhabi’s first Hindu temple
NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi during his visit to West Asia from February 9-12 when he will visit Palestine as well. Currently, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has only one temple for Hindu …
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UAE, Saudi Business Confidence Dips
Business confidence in the UAE and Saudi Arabia dipped ahead of the launch of VAT due to concerns over increased consumer costs, according to a new survey. The survey of global CFOs and finance professionals conducted by the Association of Chartered …
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Bradford City set to sign Ryan McGowan from Al-Sharjah
Bradford City have agreed a deal to sign Australian international Ryan McGowan from UAE side Al-Sharjah. The 28-year-old former Hearts … In other transfer news, Bradford boss Stuart McCall told Sky Sports News on Monday that the club are not willing …
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Dubai’s latest engineering feat: a man-made canal and a – gasp – pedestrian friendly neighbourhood
The most impressive thing about the Dubai Canal – a 3.2-kilometre waterway that cuts through the city’s Business Bay district, flowing to the Persian Gulf from downtown Dubai – is that a little more than a year ago, it was basically just sand.
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Number of millionaires migrating to UAE third highest in the world
The Dh3.4 trillion total private wealth includes all the assets held in the country by all people – poor, middle class and millionaires – living in the UAE. It takes into account flats, villas, cars, collectibles, cash, equities, business interests held …
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UAE hotel room rates post 3.8% decline, but occupancy still high at 75%
Dubai: If you’re planning a staycation or holiday in the UAE in winter, now is a good time to book that hotel property you’ve been dreaming to stay in. According to the latest data, there’s a chance you can still score a good room rate. Hotel data …
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