The partnership of Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates is the closest anywhere in the Middle East. It goes back decades, fashioned by antipathy towards Iran and support for Sunni causes across …
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UAE Portrait of the Nation: the CNN journalist fighting fake news
Caroline Faraj, CNN’s vice president of Arabic Services and editor-in-chief, set up the Dubai bureau almost two decades ago Caroline Faraj, VP of CNN Arabic. Reem Mohammed / The National It is not …
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Revealed: Indian PM Modi’s plans for UAE, Bahrain visits
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will jointly release a stamp to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi along with Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan …
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Abu Dhabi road deaths fall 4.2% amid rise in speed radars
The number of people killed in road accidents in Abu Dhabi last year fell by 4.2 percent, a police official has revealed as traffic control systems contributed to the curbing of accidents and …
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Bollywood singer Sunidhi Chauhan to rock Indian Independence Day concert in Abu Dhabi – News
A host of events, featuring a mix of comedy and Bollywood music, has been planned this weekend to celebrate India’s Independence Day in Abu Dhabi. Hosted by the Department of Culture and Tourism …
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Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi announces new raw vegan menu in its lobby lounge Al Meylas
Abu Dhabi, U.A.E., 2019-Aug-21 — /Travel PR News/ — Four Seasons Hotel Abu Dhabi, a five-star luxury hotel tucked into the modern landscape of Al Maryah Island, announces a unique culinary offering in …
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Sharjah hosts lectures for school drivers
In an attempt to achieve the strategic objectives of the Ministry of Interior of making the roads safer and more secure, the Sharjah Police General Directorate worked side by side with the Traffic and …
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Dubai uses extreme cold cryotherapy to treat racehorses in world first
DUBAI (Reuters) – In the searing summer heat of Dubai, some of the world’s top racehorses are being swathed in freezing nitrogen mist to boost their performance. Cryotherapy, which surrounds the …
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Attempt to smuggle nine crocodiles and eight rare birds to Sharjah thwarted
Dubai: Sharjah police have arrested a gang of people trying to smuggle eight small crocodiles to the emirate. Sharjah police have arrested a group of Gulf nationality who were trying to smuggle …
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Abu Dhabi to get 40 new buses before toll gates come into force – News
(MENAFN – Khaleej Times) The public transport network in Abu Dhabi is set for a major multi-phase expansion and a Dh470-million revamp. Soon, there will be an array of low-carbon emission buses …
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UAE rejects allegations on its stance towards Aden developments
The UAE has expressed its regret and categorical rejection of allegations it is facing in light of ongoing developments in Aden, affirming its firm stance as a Coalition partner and determination to …
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Dubai Police app: Yesterday I got into an accident; 10 minutes later I was on my way
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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