Dubai Municipality plans to set up its own laboratory to test building materials and products for fire resistance, a senior government official has said. Speaking to Gulf News, Khalid Mohammad Sherif Al Awadi, assistant director-general for Health …
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US$33M Invested in Pilot Projects in the Inaugural Dubai Future Accelerators Program
US$33.5M invested in pilot programs and prototypes by Dubai Government Hyperloop, 3D printing, autonomous vehicles, machine learning, Blockchain Sheikh Mohammed: program size will double Dubai Future Accelerators (DFA) announced a $33.5M US deal between …
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'#BeMyGuest in Dubai'; Shah Rukh rolls out red carpet for fans [video]
Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM) revealed on Saturday the #BeMyGuest film starring Bollywood superstar, Shah Rukh Khan. After six days from the release of the popular campaign teasers, which kept Bollywood fans from all over …
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Abu Dhabi Expects 20 Per Cent Growth In Indian Tourists In 2016
Mumbai: Abu Dhabi, the capital and the second most populous city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is expecting more than 20 per cent growth in Indian tourist arrivals this year. “India has been the number one source market for us globally and we have …
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The app factor
With the use of the app technology growing at a phenomenal rate in the UAE and across the world, Gulf News explored the pros and cons of the app movement and looked to the trends in the UAE. According to Nordine Hadi, Director of Strategic Alliances in the …
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Abu Dhabi Expects 20 Per Cent Gowth In Indian Tourists In 2016
Mumbai: Abu Dhabi, the capital and the second most populous city in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is expecting more than 20 per cent growth in Indian tourist arrivals this year. “India has been the number one source market for us globally and we have …
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Mercedes regret giving Lewis Hamilton orders at Abu Dhabi GP
While Rosberg was able to finish second and claim the title in Abu Dhabi, Hamilton ignored several team orders to quicken the pace from the front as he tried to back the German into the chasing pack. Wolff then insisted he would not tolerate the “anarchy …
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UAE condemns terrorist bombing in Egypt
Abu Dhabi: The UAE strongly condemned the terrorist blast that targeted a security patrol on Friday in the Egyptian Governorate of Giza, killing six policemen and wounding three others. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co …
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New Dubai lab to boost fire safety in UAE buildings
“It will be the first government facility in the UAE to test and certify building materials and products for fire safety,” Elian told Gulf News. He said the authorities have so far been depending on some overseas laboratories and two private labs in Dubai.
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Dubai Studio City Chief Jamal Al-Sharif Talks New Strategy to Stimulate Local Production
It’s going to happen fast. YouTube moving into Dubai Studio City is big news. This project has been in our portfolio for the past year and a half. Bringing in YouTube, plus some other regional platforms that we will be announcing soon, is going to give …
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Dubai prince Instagrams stunning video of world's tallest building
The Crown Prince of Dubai shared images of skyscrapers looming over a sea of fog Instagram/faz3 The Crown Prince of Dubai has posted stunning footage of the world’s tallest building looming out of a sea of fog. Hamdan bin Mohammed al-Maktoum shared …
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Crown Prince meets UAE Foreign Minister, Singaporean Defence Minster
His Royal Highness welcomed the UAE and Singapore’s participation in the 12th Manama Dialogue, and highlighted that the event provides an important opportunity for leaders to gather and discuss various regional political and security issues. The Crown …
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The cloud city: Crown Prince of Dubai shares jaw-dropping footage of skyscrapers rising through a blanket of mist
The video also reveal Dubai’s extravagance and wealth, and how it has evolved into a megacity after being a desert backwater until its transformation into a tourist hotspot and billionaire’s playground began in the mid-1980s. A blanket of mist obscures …
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Caddie dies after collapsing during Dubai Ladies Masters
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A caddie was pronounced dead after collapsing during the Dubai Ladies Masters on Wednesday, forcing the suspension of the first round and shortening the tournament to 54 holes. The Ladies European Tour said play was …
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UAE envoy discusses parliamentary and economic cooperation with Cameroonian officials
YAOUNDE, 9th December, 2016 (WAM)–Mahmoud Mohammed Al Mahmoud, UAE Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Nigeria, has discussed with two Cameroonian officials parliamentary and economic cooperation between the two countries. Ambassador Al Mahmoud met …
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Discount markets still a draw for Abu Dhabi residents
Abu Dhabi: The capital may be teeming with shiny new stores sporting the latest electronics, fashion and homeware collections, but throughout the year, it is the everyday discount markets that see the greatest consumer footfall. Most of these outlets …
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Prayers on Friday for Emirati killed in Ohio
Abu Dhabi: The family of an Emirati student who was shot dead by … Nasser Al Ameri, the father of the student, told Gulf News he and his family were shocked at the news of the shooting and killing of Saif, who was his eldest son, in such an “horrific …
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