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PM Narendra Modi to visit UAE this weekend, says Indian Ministry of External Affairs
the UAE’s official news agency WAM reported on Sunday. The Indian premier will hold talks with His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme …
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Dubai to Sharjah road closures for the next three weeks
The Ministry of Infrastructure Development have stated the service road connecting Ajman to Dubai through Sharjah will be closed again for three weeks. The temporary closure is at the Sheikh Mohammed …
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British Airways’ first A350 aircraft to launch in Dubai
Fancy a flight? The aircraft will travel to Toronto, Tel Aviv and Bangalore, along with selected services to Dubai this year. Prices start at £1,956 (around Dhs8,729) return. In other news, travellers …
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UAE has 54,438 hotel rooms in pipeline – News |
(MENAFN – Khaleej Times) The UAE’s hospitality sector is growing at a remarkable pace compared to other GCC countries with a record 54,438 rooms under construction in the run up to Expo 2020.
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UAE banks’ exposure to realty declines – News |
(MENAFN – Khaleej Times) Growth in the UAE banking sector’s loan exposure to the real estate sector nearly halved to 8.5 per cent last year, compared to 18.1 per cent in the previous year, due to …
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Good news
The newly launched ferry service to carry passengers between Al Ghubaiba Marine Station in Dubai and Aquarium Marine Station in Sharjah is very good news for the UAE residents, specially for the …
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Sharjah hopefuls focus on health, jobs and art of ‘listening’
Sharjah: Several Emiratis from all walks of life registered their names for the fourth cycle of elections to the Federal National Council (FNC), which start in October. Among the agendas on their …
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Private sector key to achieving sustainable development goals in the UAE
DUBAI: Government and private sector collaboration is key to overcoming challenges and driving further sustainable development in the UAE, a report by the Federal Competitiveness and Statistics …
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Dubai’s never-ending appetite
Whether you’re craving for a barbecue platter or a Goan seafood feast, fear not – for Dubai has them all Dubai is an emirate often associated with the phrase “melting pot of cultures” – majority of …
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Abu Dhabi named one of the most friendly cities in the world
Abu Dhabi often receives global acclaim for a number of different reasons. We’re never surprised when the capital is praised, after all we love it and we know how brilliant it is to live here. In the …
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Dubai welcomes 8.36 million tourists in the first half of 2019
Dubai welcomed a whopping 8.36 million international overnight visitors during the first half of 2019, which is a three percent increase on the first half of 2018. According to official figures from …
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Dreaded Gurugram gangster arrested from Abu Dhabi
GURUGRAM: Haryana Police on Saturday said they have arrested a fugitive gangster from Abu Dhabi named Kaushal who was involved in several extortion killings. This was confirmed by Sube Singh …
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Sharjah Police seize fake goods worth Dhs17 million
Sharjah Police have arrested a ten-member Asian gang for possessing and selling counterfeit goods worth Dhs17 million. Suspects were arrested after a report was filed by one of the major brands who …
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Dubai reveals ambitious green plans for Expo 2020
An interchange that allows easy access to Dubai Expo 2020 site. Image Credit: WAM In a statement to the Emirates News Agency, WAM, Ahmad Al Khateeb, CEO of Development and Real Estate, Expo 2020 …
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Dubai attracts 8.36m tourists in first half of 2019, up 3%
Dubai welcomed 8.36 million international overnight visitors in the first six months of 2019, up 3 percent compared to the same period last year, according to official figures. According to Dubai’s …
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8.36 million tourists visit Dubai in first half of 2019
Dubai has welcomed 8.36 million international overnight visitors in the first six months (January-June) of 2019, posting a positive three per cent in tourism volume growth compared to the same period …
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