Abu Dhabi: A new entry visa system has been introduced to attract highly qualified professionals and brilliant minds to the country to vitalise its various sectors. The system was approved during Sunday’s Cabinet meeting chaired by His Highness Shaikh …
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Abu Dhabi Racing News: Tadhg O’Shea Wows the Crowd
The Group 3 Al Ruwais, over 1000m, was the feature at Abu Dhabi on Sunday evening and seven may have gone to post but, in reality, the only horse who ever really mattered was AF Maqayes. Trained by Ali Rashid Al Rayhi and a three-time course and distance …
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The snowman of Dubai! Thousands of locals take to sledging as BLIZZARDS hit the Gulf with up to 10cm of snow
Winds of between 75 and 80km per hour ripped across the UAE, causing a crane to topple over onto the main highway running through Dubai on Friday. One person was injured and three cars were destroyed in a fire sparked by the collapse of the crane …
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Dubai residents go car-free for eighth time
Dubai: Dubai’s eighth Car Free Day drive saw a vibrant start … in reducing the carbon emission and the effect on the environment,” Lootah told Gulf News. As announced earlier, Lootah said, the municipality will link the event with the Year of Giving …
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Abu Dhabi Horse Racing News: Tadhg O’Shea
The Group 3 Al Ruwais, over 1000m, is the highlight at Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club on Sunday, with a select field of seven set to face the starter, including AF Maqayes, the mount of UAE Champion Jockey, Tadhg O’Shea. Homebred by Khalid Khalifa Al Nabooda …
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UAE Condemns Louvre Attack, Pledges Support to France
The United Arab Emirates has condemned an attack in Paris’ Louvre museum where a machete-wielding assailant shouting “Allahu Akbar!” was shot by soldiers, but offered no comment about his possible connection to the UAE. French authorities say that Friday’s …
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UAE condemns attack at the Louvre, pledges support to France
PARIS – The United Arab Emirates has condemned an attack in Paris’ Louvre museum where a machete-wielding assailant shouting “Allahu Akbar!” was shot by soldiers, but offered no comment about his possible connection to the UAE. French authorities say …
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Child rapist, 50, who fled the UK before his trial was caught when police tracked him down to Abu Dhabi after he posted pictures of himself in the city on social media
A child rapist who fled the UK before his trial was caught by police who tracked him down to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates after he posted pictures of himself in the city on social media. Muhamed Avais, 50, fled the UK a day before he was due to stand …
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Tiger Woods withdraws from the Dubai Desert Classic
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Tiger Woods withdrew from the Dubai Desert Classic on Friday with back spasms after shooting an opening-round 77 a day earlier, marking another frustrating start to his return to golf from a lengthy injury layoff. Woods …
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Construction crane collapses onto highway in Dubai
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – A construction crane has collapsed during high winds on the main highway running through Dubai, disrupting traffic in the heart of the Mideast’s commercial hub. The official Dubai Media Office said the crane toppled onto …
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Dubai Desert Classic suspended by strong wind
Shortly after Tiger Woods withdrew Friday, the Dubai Desert Classic was hit by strong winds that brought down some trees and forced the second round to be suspended. Martin Kaymer and Rafael Cabrera-Bello, tied at 4 under after both shooting 69s …
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Dubai Police take up challenge of reducing road deaths
Dubai: Dubai Police have set a new challenge to reduce the number of road deaths this year as part of the Dubai Future Accelerators programme. Brigadier Saif Muhair Al Mazroui, Director of Traffic Department, Dubai Police, said they are looking to achieve …
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Dubai police foil prison break attempt
Dubai: Three African prisoners were arrested shortly after escaping from the custody of an officer at Naif police station, Dubai Police said. Major General Khalil Ebrahim Al Mansouri, Assistant to the Dubai Police Chief for Criminal Investigation Affairs …
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Abu Dhabi Fine Tunes Oil Contracts For International Drillers
Oil majors looking to develop Abu Dhabi’s oil fields could be getting more profitable terms on their drilling contracts as part of a new governmental push to spur investment in the emirate, according to anonymous sources who spoke to Gulf News.
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Pet Festival in Abu Dhabi offers fun and awareness
Ronel Barcellos, director at Abu Dhabi Wildlife Centre, told Gulf News at the Pet Festival that most of the animals at the centre are confiscated from people, because they shouldn’t be owning exotic animals in the first place. “People should understand …
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Tiger Woods withdraws from the Dubai Desert Classic due to back spasms
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Tiger Woods withdrew from the Dubai Desert Classic on Friday with back spasms after shooting an opening-round 77 a day earlier. Woods’ manager, Mark Steinberg, said Woods suffered from spasms on Thursday night after dinner …
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Dubai Tour stage 4 cancelled due to high winds
Stage 4 of the Tour of Dubai has been cancelled due to high winds on the course. The stage had already been modified in anticipation of the weather conditions but, after driving to the new start location, riders refused to begin the stage due to safety …
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