According to BBC, Sharjah features in the list of five cities besides Mexico City, Belgrade, Dakar and Bangkok, that are grabbing artists’ attention from world over with their thriving local creative …
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‘Sharjah week’ strengthens Russian-Emirati ties
Sheikh Fahim Al Qasimi, Chairman of Sharjah Department of Government Relations (DGR), has reaffirmed the strengthening relationship between the UAE with the Russian Federation, resulting from mutual …
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Dubai girl plays role inspired by Kathua victim in Malayalam film
Dubai: A Dubai student is giving life to a character … the director Prasad Nooranad told Gulf News over phone from India. “This is a reminder about the Kathua case, which happened in Kashmir …
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Dubai’s big spenders tighten purse strings
DUBAI, July 18 (Reuters) – Boasting the priciest designer stores, no expense was spared when Dubai built the swanky Gate Avenue mall, positioned to serve affluent bankers who always had money to burn. …
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Dubai features in new $163,000 Four Seasons dream holiday
This 21-day journey kicks off with a New Year’s Eve party in Dubai before flying to Hoi An, Vietnam, where guests are treated to custom-designed outfits from the city’s famed tailors. Then it’s off to …
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Recognition for Dubai’s vision and strategies
Over the years Shaikh Mohammad has encouraged all to embrace the partnership and leadership role the media plays in assisting the development and continued growth of Dubai – Gulf News Dubai has …
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Dubai named Arab media capital for 2020
Abdul Hamid Ahmad, Editor-in-Chief of Gulf News and Executive Director Publications, said: “This is well deserved by Dubai because Dubai has got many achievements in media, being the first in …
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First Abu Dhabi Bank Proposes Removing Foreign Ownership Cap
(Bloomberg) — First Abu Dhabi Bank PJSC proposed removing a cap … This “is positive news for U.A.E banks as it may allow international banks to take strategic stakes in local lenders …
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Dubai bans flowers, rose petals in restaurant dishes
Food outlets in Dubai are no longer allowed to use flowers of petals as decoration or as part of a meal, according to Dubai Municipality. Image Credit: Getty Images/iStockphoto Dubai: Restaurants …
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Sharjah school pupils to be trained to spot ‘fake news’
School pupils in Sharjah will be taught to identify “fake news” stories as part of a journalism training programme run with the help of CNN. Children as young as 10 will be given an introduction to …
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Dubai’s Sustainable City to reduce single-use plastic by 90 percent
It’s the region’s first fully operational sustainable neighbourhood, and Dubai’s Sustainable City has announced that it will be going single-use plastic-free. Targeting a reduction of 90 percent of …
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Dubai set to launch coach tours of Expo 2020 venue
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Sharjah Police intensifies search for missing Indian boy
Sharjah: Sharjah Police has intensified the … Anyone with information on the boy can call the police on 06-5943210 or 80040. Gulf News first reported about Perwez’s case. …
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Why Sharjah government employees will be knocking on your door in August
Dubai: Residents in Sharjah should not be alarmed when police come knocking on your door next month. It is all part of a census. The Department of Statistics and Community Development in Sharjah …
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Sharjah Week begins at St Petersburg Musum in Russia on Wednesday
Sharjah: A special event to showcase UAE’s rich cultural identity will being at St Pertersburg Museum in Russia on July 18 as part of the ‘Sharjah Week’ programme. The event is being held …
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UAE plans oil trade overhaul to boost Middle Eastern clout
The United Arab Emirates’ state-run ADNOC, long seen as one of the most conservative oil firms in the Middle East, plans an overhaul for its trading operations as it seeks to emulate the success of …
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Concern grows over UAE-based oil tanker in Strait of Hormuz
Zarif brought up the ballistic missile offer during an interview with NBC News that aired Monday night as he’s in New York for meetings at the United Nations. He mentioned the UAE spending $22 billion …
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