Abu Dhabi: China is the Guest of Honour at this year’s Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF) and one could experience that it has made its presence felt from the moment one enters the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) grounds, where the …
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Toronto-based Saudi novelist wins prestigious prize for Arab fiction
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — A Saudi novelist won what is considered to be the region’s top literary award for Arab fiction for a book about the trials and tribulations of a man on a journey of self-revelation through Andalusia in the 12th century …
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Abu Dhabi Theme Park to Recreate Gotham City, Metropolis
When the new Warner Bros. theme park opens in Abu Dhabi next year, visitors will be able to explore the dark alleyways of Gotham City, the streets of Metropolis, and the town of Bedrock all on one island. New details have been released on Warner Bros.
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Abu Dhabi docs visit hospital to review Eman’s condition
A team of four doctors from VPS Healthcare in Abu Dhabi visited Saifee Hospital to review Eman’s medical reports on Wednesday. However, a dozen doctors at Saifee Hospital, who are treating Eman are determined to carry on their ‘symbolic resignation’.
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First images & opening window of Warner Bros. World of Abu Dhabi revealed!
Well, you’re in luck, because it turns out that Warner Bros. Consumer Products and Miral are in the process of building a themed-entertainment destination called World of Abu Dhabi that will permit you to visit the locations I’ve listed above and more!
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Mohammad Bin Zayed visits Burjeel Hospital
Abu Dhabi: His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, visited the Burjeel Hospital yesterday morning. He ordered that holders of Thiqa health insurance cards would no …
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Eman Ahmed may head to Abu Dhabi after row with Mumbai hospital
MUMBAI: Eman Ahmed, the 36-year-old Egyptian who until recently was the heaviest woman alive at 500kg, could leave Mumbai for a hospital in Abu Dhabi if “things work out”. Doctors from Burjeel Hospital, owned by the VPS chain of Kerala-born billionaire …
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Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi to Build Real-Life Gotham City | THR News
Are you ready to visit Gotham and Metropolis for real? ‘Batman v. Superman’ may have brought both of them together on the big screen for the first time, but now those cities will have a real-world presence — thanks to Warner Bros. World Abu Dhabi.
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As Dubai focuses on future, cybersecurity a growing concern
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – As Dubai races toward a future of self-driving cars and drones filling up its high-rise-studded skyline, cybersecurity is becoming a growing concern in a region replete with examples of cyberattacks. The sheikhdom is hosting …
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Saudi novelist wins prestigious prize for Arab fiction
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — A Saudi novelist has won what is considered to be the region’s top literary award for Arab fiction for a book about the trials and tribulations of a man on a journey of self-revelation through Andalusia in the 12th …
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Abu Dhabi Police rescue four stranded Emiratis from sea
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police’s Air Ambulance rescued four Emiratis and 25 other passengers after their boat broke down 60 miles off the coast of Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi Police said the four Emiratis were drowsy and exhausted. The Air Ambulance rescue teams …
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Power generators now a must for big buildings in Dubai
companies and contractors to install backup generators in massive projects in Dubai. He added that Dewa will follow-up on these orders and directly supervise its implementation. Meanwhile, some real estate developers who responded to Gulf News said they …
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Winners of Dubai Government Excellence Programme honoured
Dubai: His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai yesterday honoured the winners of the 20th edition of the Dubai Government Excellence Programme (DGEP). Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin …
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UAE serviceman killed on duty in domestic mission
The United Arab Emirates military says one of its servicemen has died while on duty in the Gulf nation. The official WAM news agency reported Tuesday that Sgt. Abdullah Mohammed Issa al-Hammadi was killed “while carrying out a mission inside the country.”
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CM Siddaramaiah rethinks UAE visit as NRI organizations divided
BENGALURU: Chief minister Siddaramaiah’s proposed visit to UAE on Friday to inaugurate the newly formed Karnataka NRI Forum has run into rough weather. Sources in the Chief Minister’s Office (CMO) said Siddaramaiah is reconsidering his visit following …
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Dubai doctors save elderly patient from rare condition
Dubai: Doctors in Dubai have saved the life of an elderly patient who was admitted to hospital after finding blood in his vomit and stools. Once in the emergency room at Rashid Hospital, the 64-year-old patient, who hails from Myanmar, suddenly collapsed …
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UAE visa on arrival for Indians with US visa from May 1
Shaikh Khaled Bin Essam Al Qassimi, Chairman of Department of Civil Aviation in Sharjah, told Gulf News on Tuesday that the circular was followed instructions from the Ministry of Foreign affairs. The circular was given to all UAE borders points …
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