New initiatives stem from mission to instill love of reading among all age groups, Director of Sharjah Public Library says.
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The UN says UAE has still not provided any proof kidnapped Dubai princess Sheikha Latifa is alive
The 35-year-old princess (left) has not been seen in public since a foiled attempt to escape from the emirate in March 2018. The UN’s top human rights official has spoken to the UAE about the …
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Revealed: the rising importance of Abu Dhabi’s manufacturing sector
Total of AED3.9bn investment made in new industrial facilities in 2020 as sector contributes over 10% to non-oil GDP …
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UAE traffic alert: Car ablaze in Palm Jumeirah tunnel
The Dubai Police on Friday afternoon warned motorists to drive with caution after a car caught fire in a tunnel on the Palm Jumeirah road.Taking to twitter, the Dubai Police alerted motorists about …
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UAE experts explain all about the importance of higher education in the post-pandemic era
As the UAE makes a visible shift towards a knowledge-based economy, society is increasingly viewing colleges and universities as engines of local and regional economic growth, especially in a …
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For the second day in a row, Dubai flyer smuggles in gold-coated screws and rods at Bengaluru Airport
A senior Customs official said that 150.5 gram gold worth Rs 5 lakh was smuggled using various items brought by Chikkamagaluru native in both his check-in luggage and hand baggage.
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Dubai Tourism launches vaccination campaign for employees of 20 hotels at Palm Jumeirah
Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism), in coordination with the Ministry of Health & Prevention and hospitality stakeholders, launched a vaccination campaign for …
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Video: the importance of manufacturing to Abu Dhabi’s non-oil GDP
More than 50 new industrial facilities went into production in Abu Dhabi last year despite the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Adnoc awards key Abu Dhabi offshore oilfield contract – here’s the winning bidder
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) has awarded a key offshore contract to United Arab Emirates-based National Petroleum Construction Company (NPCC) for work on …
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Oklahoma man gets 3 years for smuggling firearms to UAE to help fight ISIS: prosecutors
An Oklahoma man was sentenced to more than three years in prison for illegally smuggling firearms to the Middle East to help fight the Islamic State there, according to federal prosecutors.
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UAE Covid-19 vaccine: Galadari employees receive second dose
Vaccination tents at Khaleej Times headquarters inoculated those who took the first dose of the Sinopharm vaccine on February 3.
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Shivamogga man in Sharjah wins Rs 24 crore in Big Ticket draw
Indian expat Shivamurthy Krishnappa, living in Sharjah, is the latest Dh12 million (around Rs 24 crore) ticket winner. His winning ticket number — 202511 – was bought on February 17, the Gulf News …
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UAE: Sheikh Mohammed’s Dh8m help saves Iraqi baby’s life
The baby girl, who won the hearts of UAE residents after the Ruler of Dubai personally promised to sponsor the treatment needed to save her life, successfully received the required gene therapy on …
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Vaccinated Sharjah returnee tests +ve a day before marriage at Jabalpur
Nagpur: A 23-year-old man, who returned from Sharjah this Sunday, tested positive during his three-day stay at VNIT quarantine centre on Thursday.
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How this UAE expat survived brain stroke, heart attack
A 53-year-old carpenter who survived a brain stroke and heart attack was airlifted to Pakistan on Wednesday after he was able to breathe without the support of a ventilator.Tabarak Hussain had spent …
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Dressing for a Hotter Planet: In Dubai, Designers Face an Uncertain Future With Creativity
Four designers share their visions of sustainability in Dubai, where a futuristic landscape belies a unique vulnerability to climate change.
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Defending champion Halep withdraws from Dubai Championships with back issue
Defending champion Simona Halep has withdrawn from next week’s Dubai Tennis Championships with a lower back complaint.
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