Questions have been raised about why the Hay literary festival kept its director in post after it emerged that he shared a platform with an Emirati sheikh who had allegedly just sexually assaulted a …
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Israel, UAE to sign agreement for 28 weekly flights, ministry says
Israel and the United Arab Emirates will a sign a deal on Tuesday to allow 28 weekly commercial flights between Israel’s Ben Gurion airport, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Israel’s Transportation Ministry said …
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Hay Festival severs UAE ties after sex assault claim by employee
The Hay literary festival has accused a senior Gulf royal of an “appalling violation” after he allegedly sexually assaulted one of their employees. Caroline Michel, Hay chair, said they would not work …
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Man arrested for insulting Dubai Police on video
A young man has been arrested in Dubai for posting a video of himself insulting, threatening and using foul language against Dubai Police. According to Article 20 of the UAE Cybercrime Law, any person …
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Gold hidden in perfume bottles: Smugglers caught at Sharjah airport
Two Asian men caught smuggling 1.6kg gold worth Dh312,000 inside perfume bottles Sharjah: Two Asian men were arrested at Sharjah International Airport for attempting to smuggle 1.6kg gold worth Dh312, …
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Drive sees Sharjah shop owners donate Dh1 per bill to charity
About 36 commercial outlets in Sharjah have signed up for a unique charity drive that sees them donate Dh1 per every bill generated. Thanks to the drive, the Sharjah Charity Association (SCA) has …
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6 awesome things to do in Abu Dhabi this week
There are private island escapades, opportunities to get artistic, dining deals and cultural adventures, and, dear diary, I think Abu Dhabi could be ‘the one’. One of the leading lights of the Abu …
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Israel, UAE agree deal to boost investment in each other’s economies
Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have reached a bilateral agreement that will give incentives and protection to investors who make investments in each other’s countries, both finance …
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UK festival curator accuses UAE minister of sex assault
The chair of Britain’s Hay literary festival said Sunday the event will not return to Abu Dhabi after one of the festival’s curators alleged that she was sexually assaulted by …
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Dubai’s Amanat to Invest in Tech Start Ups After First VC Deal
Amanat Holdings PJSC has completed its first venture capital deal as it looks to deploy about 1 billion dirhams ($272 million) over the next few years. “Technology is disrupting both the education and …
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Two shisha cafes in Dubai closed for not following norms
Two shisha cafes in Dubai’s Al Quoz area have been closed for failing to comply with precautionary measures, Dubai Municipality said today. Of the 2,258 visits to establishments by the authority, two …
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Dubai: Bank collectors embezzle nearly Dh70,000 of passengers’ fines
Dubai: Dubai Public Prosecution has referred two Arab men to Dubai Criminal Court for embezzling Dh69,384 worth of violation fees from departed passengers, an official said on Sunday. Prosecutor …
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Abu Dhabi University employs state-of-the-art virtual reality technology to give students a remote hands-on laboratory experience
Abu Dhabi University (ADU) has integrated modern technologies into its curricula including virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), as well as 3D technology, to allow engineering students to …
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UFC Fight Island 6: John Phillips beaten in Abu Dhabi
Welsh middleweight John Phillips is defeated by South Korea’s Jun Yong Park via unanimous decision at UFC Fight Island 6 in Abu Dhabi.
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Motorists in Abu Dhabi will be fined Dh400 for driving on lanes designated for buses
Cars and private vehicles found using lanes designated for buses in Abu Dhabi Emirate will be fined Dh400, the Abu Dhabi Police has warned. Following traffic regulations regarding designated lanes …
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Saudi Arabia leading GCC entries to date in the 10th annual National Geographic Abu Dhabi & Almarai ‘Moments’ photography competition
UAE images captured oddly silent marketplaces in old Dubai and contrasting images of life outdoors and indoors …
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6800 lucky visitors to get free ticket for Dubai Frame
As many as 6800 lucky visitors from Europe flying Emirates to Dubai will get free entry at Dubai Frame. This has come through after Dubai Municipality entered into a partnership agreement with …
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