Wasit Wetland has been developed as a destination for those who want to learn about wildlife in Sharjah and UAE. Image Credit: Supplied Sharjah: The Ramsar Convention has recognised Wasit Nature …
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Sheikh Maktoum’s divorce to expose secrets of UAE ruler’s house, says insider
An Insider in Dubai’s royal family has broken his silence to tell how … Haya and his cousins Princess Latifa and Princess Shamsa. Speaking to Australia’s TV news show ’60 Minutes’, Essabri said: …
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Dubai’s rules on alcohol set to change for tourists
But now, tourists could soon be able to purchase alcohol from registered liquor stores, according to Gulf News . Under the new regulations, visitors heading to Dubai will still need a licence to buy …
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UAE- Sharjah real estate transactions hit Dh14.7B in H1 – News |
(MENAFN – Khaleej Times) The value of real estate transactions in Sharjah in the first half of 2019 was recorded at Dh14.7 billion, driven by GCC nationals and their interest in residential …
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Dubai approves new alcohol exception for tourists
Tourists visiting Dubai will now be able to purchase alcohol from stores. According to Gulf News, this is thanks to new 30-day licences that will be made available to visitors. Before this new …
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Dubai’s rules on alcohol set to change in a major way for tourists
Dubai’s rules around alcohol could be set to change soon and it’s likely to be good news for tourists Dubai is renowned for its strict laws around the purchase of alcohol, but it seems that the rules …
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Sharjah among most creative cities in the world
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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