No more waiting for cops to arrive at the scene, use the Dubai Police app to report minor traffic accidents Image Credit: Anjana Kumar / Gulf News Thud! Someone hit my car on the front passenger door!
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Dubai launches region’s first diploma for social media influencers
SAN FRANCISCO, US: Facebook on Tuesday confirmed plans for a News Tab that will be edited by seasoned journalists, in a departure from its longstanding practice of letting algorithms dictate a user’s …
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Dubai’s Averda Intl in talks with banks about potential IPO-sources
DUBAI, Aug 21 (Reuters) – Dubai-based Averda International, one of the largest waste management firms in the Middle East and North Africa, is in early discussions with banks about a potential IPO …
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UAE- Medical tourism gains momentum as govt efforts yield results – News
Latest data isued by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Tuesday attributed steady growth in medical tourism sales to number of government-led initiatives to promote the sector. It …
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War on drugs: Dubai Police seize 648kg in illegal substances
The Anti-Narcotics Department of Dubai Police monitors websites in the emirate which they suspect are selling illegal drugs and this year blocked 20 sites engaged in such activity, according to Gulf …
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Man rescued as jet ski crashes off Dubai beach
#News | Dubai Police rescue young man from Jet Ski crash near Al Mamzar. Details:https://t.co/iB7YK2kvAm #yoursecurityourhappiness pic.twitter.com/dFb4syvfBw- Dubai Police???? ??? (@DubaiPoliceHQ) …
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Dubai Press Club offers social media influencers diploma
of the American University in Dubai (AUD), the programme seeks to train Arab social media influencers in strategic communications and enable them to produce effective content on social media platforms …
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15 awesome things to do in Dubai this weekend
The weekend is nearly upon us and its time to start planning. Dubai is as busy as ever with tons of things to do, from a popular beach club reopening to a grape and paint class or an all day breakfast …
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Dubai motorists to get 50% discount for driving safely
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Iranian news agency says Adrian Darya tanker leased to Revolutionary Guards
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran’s semi-official ILNA news agency said on Wednesday the tanker Adrian Darya tanker, which was released after being detained in Gibraltar, is currently leased to the country …
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Dubai among best cities for Fintechs’ economic potential – News
(MENAFN – Khaleej Times) Dubai has been ranked among the world’s best cities in terms of the economic potential for financial technology (Fintech) firms. According to an fDi Intelligence inaugural …
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Hasan Ali and Samiya Arzoo Get Married in Dubai
The couple met in Dubai a year ago and decided to get married right after. Hasan Ali, the Pakistani cricketer surprised his fans when the news of his alleged romance with the Indian engineer Samiya …
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Abu Dhabi to invest $128m to improve public transport
Abu Dhabi has announced plans to invest AED473 million ($128.7 million) in 327 new public transport buses. As part of the Integrated Transport Centre’s (ITC) plan to improve the public transport …
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New buses launched in Abu Dhabi ahead of road tolls launch
In July it was announced that road tolls will be coming to Abu Dhabi. From October 15 2019, four toll gates will be activated at Sheikh Zayed Bridge, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Bridge, Al Maqtaa Bridge …
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How to volunteer with and adopt animals in Abu Dhabi
Whether you’re looking to do your bit to help the struggling strays of Abu Dhabi, or want to know where you can take your pooch out for a bite to eat, here’s our guide to caring for pets and animals …
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UAE to introduce new tax on e-cigarettes, vapes and certain soft drinks
extracts or any product that may be converted into a drink”, according to state news agency, wam. Also see: 18 landmarks you should see if you are in Dubai The Dubai Fountain The world’s tallest …
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327 public buses worth Dh473m to join Abu Dhabi fleet by 2020
Image Credit: Gulf News Abu Dhabi: Public bus services in Abu Dhabi are set for a major overhaul with the addition of 327 new buses to the fleet, transport officials said on Tuesday. In the first …
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