Dubai, Feb 13 (PTI) Qatar and the UAE have the highest social media penetration of any country in the world at 99 per cent each, while the overall internet usage in the Middle East jumped 15 per cent compared to last year, a new report said. Of the 246 …
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UAE is an oasis of tolerance, well-being: Japan PM
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe praised the UAE and its leaders for initiating a platform where vital and innovative government policies are discussed and where diversity and tolerance are promoted. In his televised speech from Tokyo at the 5th World …
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Somaliland agrees to UAE military base in northern port
MOGADISHU, Somalia – Somalia’s breakaway northern territory of Somaliland has said the United Arab Emirates can establish a military base in its territory. The Emirati government in January submitted a formal application seeking permission from the …
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Abu Dhabi's Desert Hotel Is Becoming A Hotspot For Travelers
Spending time in a nice warm place with the sun kissing your skin is the perfect definition of a holiday vacation. However, Abu Dhabi takes it to another level with it’s latest resort hotspot–a desert hotel will definitely give travelers that hot weather …
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Dubai welcomed 1.8 million overnight visitors from India in 2016
MUMBAI: Dubai attracted 1.8 million overnight visitors from India in 2016, recording a 12 per cent growth over the previous year to become the number one source market in South Asia. The country hosted 1.6 million Indian travellers in 2015, according to …
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Dubai’s outskirt communities on the rise
Dubai In a city dominated with expats, and a constant stream of people coming and going, finding a place to live is a ubiquitous topic. And as Dubai continues to grow, many communities are pushing deeper and deeper into the outskirts of the city. While …
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Dublin flight to Abu Dhabi diverted over 'security threat onboard'
An Etihad Airways flight from Dublin to Abu Dhabi was diverted to Al Minhad military base in Dubai on Friday. The diversion followed a “security threat onboard”. The guests, baggage and aircraft crews went through additional security screening which took …
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Parking rules and fines modified in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: Parking regulations have been modified and fines for violations reduced in the capital, the Integrated Transport Centre of the Department of Municipal Affairs and Transport (DMAT) said on Saturday. As part of its plans to offer the best services …
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Hokkaido food to build cultural bridge between Japan and UAE
Rashid Mohammad Al Shariqi, Director General of Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority, was the chief guest at the event. Ryosuke Kobayashi, executive director of Hokkaido Economic Federation, told Gulf News that the food promotion would enhance cultural …
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Dubai smart city achieving targets
Abu Dhabi: Dubai’s move towards establishing itself as the smartest city is well on course with 100 smart initiatives and 1,000 smart services to be completed this year, said an official at a conference in the capital on Tuesday. Mattar Al Humairi …
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Abu Dhabi residents warned not to dry laundry in public
Abu Dhabi: Residents of Abu Dhabi who hang laundry out to dry in apartment balconies and windows despite warnings risk being slapped with a Dh1,000 fine. The warning was issued by the Abu Dhabi Municipality after it conducted an awareness, educational …
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Leaders praise sacrifices of martyrs doing national duty
Abu Dhabi: His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, on Wednesday offered condolences to the family of martyr Rashid Ali Mohammad Al Dahoori, who died in action while …
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Abu Dhabi’s MTB takes shape and receives early ‘tour’
Abu Dhabi Airports’ executive management recently took a team from the General Authority for the Security of Ports, Borders and Free Zones – affiliated to the Supreme National Security Council of Abu Dhabi – on a tour of the Midfield Terminal …
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ADNEC generated business activities worth AED3 billion in 2016
A staggering AED3 billion business activity was generated by the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company, ADNEC, in 2016. Its key venues include Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre and Al Ain Convention Centre, AACC, and together, the centres hosted more …
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LaLiga takes part in grassroots coaching workshop in Abu Dhabi
A total of 98 coaches from clubs, football academies and football schools across Abu Dhabi attended the event, at which Fernando Sanz headed the LaLiga delegation. Other participants in the workshop included officials from leading Emirati clubs such as Al …
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Ulissi looking to 'hit the target' at Trofeo Laigueglia
UAE Abu Dhabi roster for Trofeo Laigueglia: Diego Ulissi, Valerio Conti, Kristijan Durasek, Matej Mohoric, Manuele Mori, Simone Petilli, Jan Polanc, Edward Ravasi.
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A walk to honour legacies of Emirati women
Walking in the footsteps of their ancestors, fifty women will embark upon the 120 kilometre journey from Al Ain to Abu Dhabi On 9th February 2017, fifty women will begin an historical journey, tracing the footsteps of generations of Emirati women along the …
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