COPS are hunting a photographer who fled Dubai after snapping the infamous “Butt Squad” pics of a group of naked models. The models – who have now been deported back to Ukraine – were accused of …
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UAE and Dubai government entities come together to host global celebration at Expo 2020 Dubai
Expo 2020 will coincide with the 50-year anniversary of the founding of the UAE Dubai: Key UAE and Dubai government bodies have committed to the structure of delivery of critical services and …
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The St. Regis Dubai, The Palm set to open next month
St. Regis Hotels & Resorts, part of Marriott Bonvoy’s portfolio of 30 extraordinary brands, has announced plans to open The St. Regis Dubai, The Palm in May. Located in The Palm Tower at the heart of …
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Dubai’s ENOC Group opens two new service stations in Sharjah
Dubai’s ENOC Group has opened two new service stations in Sharjah, it announced on April 14. Located in Muzairah and Homa in Sharjah, the service stations are part of the 12 stations scheduled …
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Dubai’s DP World seeks $210.2 million in damages from Djibouti – documents
Dubai’s DP World, one of the world’s largest port operators, is seeking $210.2 million in damages from Djibouti’s government in an ongoing legal battle over port concession rights, documents related …
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Baby weighing 250g born in Abu Dhabi
A baby weighing just 250g — believed to be one of the tiniest on record to survive premature birth — was recently born in a hospital in Abu Dhabi. Latifa was so small that she could “fit in the palm …
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New authority created to drive growth of Abu Dhabi’s financial hub
A new authority has been established to drive growth in Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM), the international financial centre in the UAE capital. The board of ADGM has approved the establishment of the …
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Dubai inmates to communicate online with families during Ramadan
Families can be in touch with inmates between 9am and noon by appointment through app Dubai: Inmates at Dubai Central Jail can communicate with their families inside and outside the country during …
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New Covid-19 testing rule for passengers flying into Sharjah
Authorities in Sharjah have implemented a new rule that would require all passengers flying into Sharjah International Airport to produce a …
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Sharjah Art Foundation and The Africa Institute co-host White Cube
Sharjah Art Foundation and The Africa Institute will co-host the Middle East premiere of White Cube (2020), a feature-length film that documents the successful attempt by Congolese workers on a former …
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Biden administration proceeding with $23 billion weapon sales to UAE
A State Department spokesperson said the administration would move forward with the proposed sales to the UAE, “even as we continue reviewing details and consulting with Emirati officials” related to …
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Kerala resident deported from UAE, arrested in rape case
After a successful operation by International Police Cooperation Unit (IPCU) of the CBI and National Central Bureau of Abu Dhabi, Umer was traced in the UAE from where he was deported to India. Upon …
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Biden to allow UAE F-35A, MQ-9B acquisition: report
The deal was controversial with Democrats, given the UAE would be the first non-democracy to receive the jet. There have also been concerns about the UAE’s previous involvement in the Yemeni conflict.
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New penalty for companies in UAE that don’t pay salaries on time
Empowering the UAE labour force, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has introduced a new penalty for private sector companies that don’t pay salaries to its employees on time.
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Dubai’s Empower awards contracts worth Dhs217m in Q1 2021
Dubai’s district cooling company Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation (Empower) has awarded contracts worth Dhs217m in the first quarter of 2021. The contracts were awarded primarily for the …
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Dubai marine scientists and researchers survey dolphin population
April 14 is Dolphin Day — here’s everything you need to know about dolphins in UAE Dubai: Twice a week in the last couple of months, a team of marine scientists, researchers and volunteers …
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Sheikh Hamdan inaugurates new building at Dubai Fertility Centre
A new building at the Dubai Fertility Centre in Al Jaddaf was inaugurated on Tuesday by by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince and Chairman of The Executive Council.
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