Abu Dhabi: His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince, on Friday evening joined hundreds of …
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Thousands join Walk Together initiative in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince, on Friday evening joined hundreds of …
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Thousands of UAE students follow Dr Jane Goodall
They choose one project to help people, one to help animals and one to help the environment,” Goodall told Gulf News in an exclusive interview in Dubai. “They can do one big project that encompasses everything.” “The reason it has grown so …
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Here’s Why Abu Dhabi Should Be Your Next Weekend Getaway
To fly direct to Abu Dhabi, Etihad is your best bet. Even better news? Etihad offers nonstop flights from many major U.S. cities, including New York, Chicago, and Dallas. Both airlines offer a range of different seating. If you can swing it, it’s worth …
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Indian expats in UAE celebrate Republic Day
Dubai: Thousands of Indian expats in the UAE began celebrating their country’s 69th Republic Day of India this morning. Indian missions in the UAE and The Indian High School in Dubai reverberated with Indian national anthem, patriotic songs, and slogans …
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UAE’s Azizi says Palm project to be delivered ahead of schedule
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Aramco IPO seen transforming global stocks with $1.5trn value
“People focus on Aramco as being the key thing,” said Salman Bajwa, chief executive officer of Dubai-based Emirates NBD Asset Management … economic and markets space. The Aramco IPO will be the confirmation that one phase of structural reforms …
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Dubai off-plan property sales hit 9-year high
Dubai property prices are forecast to continue falling this year as the market absorbs additional supply, according to a new report by consultants JLL. JLL’s 2017 Year in Review report said occupancy levels in Dubai would follow a similar trend in 2018 …
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Dubai bank hires woman for top Saudi job amid social change
Emirates NBD Capital, the investment banking unit of Dubai’s biggest lender, joined Citigroup and Samba Financial Group in appointing a woman to lead its operations in Saudi Arabia as the kingdom embarks on unprecedented economic and social changes.
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Jamie Donaldson leads way in Dubai at 10-under 62
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Jamie Donaldson flirted with the European Tour’s first-ever 59 before settling for a 10-under 62 Thursday in the first round of the Dubai Desert Classic. In perfect scoring conditions at the Emirates Golf Club, the 42 …
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Aramco CEO says post-IPO royalty payments will link to oil prices
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UAE, Saudi business confidence dips over VAT launch
Business confidence in the UAE and Saudi Arabia dipped ahead of the launch of VAT due to concerns over increased consumer costs, according to a new survey. The survey of global CFOs and finance professionals conducted by the Association of Chartered …
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Dubai serves largest cup of karak chai in the world
Dubai: What’s better than hot tea and great company? Knowing that you’ve made history. And people who flocked to Global Village on Thursday had just such an experience when 120 chefs got together to brew the largest cup of karak chai in the world …
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Ministry warns of Dh20,000 fine, jail for illegal bird hunting in UAE
Dubai: Hawk-eyed inspectors are looking out for illegal bird hunting in the UAE, after a series of misappropriate hunting techniques were discovered. Hunters in the UAE were recently discovered using an electronic device that mimicked birdcalls, which were …
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Parents forget child at Dubai airport
Dubai: While rare, it’s not unheard of for a parent to leave his/her child at the airport, says an officer. Dubai Police said of the 91.2 million who transited through Dubai International Airports last year, some lost items and others their children …
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Expat gets royal farewell from Abu Dhabi crown prince
ABU DHABI: Kannur native Kunhi Moideen is one among the good number of Malayalis who chose to leave their state and head to UAE in the late 70s. However, on Monday, Moideen was on cloud nine when he was given a farewell by Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al …
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Sharjah to host Gulf Pottery Forum 2018
Sharjah, Jan. 25 (BNA): Sharjah Institute for Heritage (SIH … and the Gulf communities in general, according to UAE News Agency (WAM). Pottery is an important part of Emirati heritage and remains a noble and withstanding profession, which is celebrated …
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