A met official at NCMS earlier told Gulf News that an increase in relative humidity overnight will help develop thick blankets of fog in most of the internal areas, including Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and the eastern parts. “Chance of fog over land is …
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Motorists struggle as fog blankets UAE
A met official at NCMS earlier told Gulf News that an increase in relative humidity overnight will help develop thick blankets of fog in most of the internal areas, including Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi and the eastern parts. “Chance of fog over land is …
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Saudi king starts tour of Gulf Arab states with visit to UAE
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Saudi Arabia’s King Salman has arrived in the United Arab Emirates to begin a regional tour aimed at strengthening relations with four neighboring Gulf allies. The visit Saturday will be followed by stops in Qatar, Bahrain …
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France, UAE launch fund to protect monuments in conflict areas
UAE state news agency WAM reported. “Conflict causes irreparable damage to valuable heritage sites in Syria, Iraq, Mali and many others,” WAM quoted Mohammed al-Mubarak, chairman of Abu Dhabi’s tourism and culture authority, as saying. “Today, we establish …
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King starts Gulf tour with UAE visit
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman is being decorated in Abu Dhabi with the top UAE civilian award — the Order of Zayed — in the presence of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, Dubai ruler, and Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan …
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UAE, Japan look forward to stronger bilateral relations
Dubai, Dec 4: United Arab Emirates (UAE … The two ministers exchanged views about the latest regional and international developments, Xinhua news agency reported. The visit by the Japanese minister and his delegation reflects the eagerness of both …
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UAE-based Indian girl Kehkashan Basu wins International Children's Peace Prize
Read More THE HAGUE: A 16-year-old Indian environmental activist based in the UAE has won this year’s prestigious International Children’s Peace Prize for her fight for climate justice and combating environmental degradation. Kehkashan Basu was presented …
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UAE set to roll out new happiness survey
Dubai: The UAE will roll out a new happiness survey starting December 12 to gauge what makes nationals, expatriates and tourists happy. Intended to establish the baseline of happiness in the UAE and adjust government services accordingly, the survey will …
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UAE-Saudi strategic partnership pushes for Gulf union, say writers, academics
Editor-in-Chief of the Saudi Al Madinah Arabic daily told Gulf News on Sunday. Al Agran added Saudi Arabia and the UAE have a shared vision in political ideology and economic and military strategies based on wise and moderate policies. “Now after …
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King of Saudi Arabia conferred UAE Founder's Order
according to UAE News Agency (WAM). Earlier Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, HH Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum and HH Shaikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Supreme Council Members, Their Highnesses Rulers of the Emirates …
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Indian Aces go down against UAE Royals in IPTL
In the second match of the day, Singapore Slammers defeated Japan Warriors 27-23 Indian Aces were beaten 20-30 by UAE Royals in an International Premier Tennis League (IPTL) match here on Sunday. Swiss star Martina Hingis led Royals to the top of the table …
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Saudi Arabia, UAE natural allies
Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman talks with Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al-Maktoum, vice president and prime minister of the United Arab Emirates and ruler of Dubai, in Abu Dhabi on Saturday. (SPA)
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Dubai to become UAE's gateway to space
DUBAI, 4th December, 2016 (WAM) — Dubai is to build an AED 20 million first-of-its-kind scientific entertainment and tourism centre at Mushrif Park, as the Emirate becomes the gateway to the world of outer space. A project of Dubai Municipality, the …
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RTA teams with Khalifa, Dubai varsities in robots and drones
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has recently signed two Memoranda of Understanding (MoU) with Khalifa University and the University of Dubai calling for stepping up cooperation in the field of robots and drones. The step is part of RTA …
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Dubai Crocodile Park to open next year-end
Dubai: The Dubai Crocodile Park project is 43% complete and will open at the end of next year, said Juma Al Fuqae, Director of Property Management Department and Vice Chairman of the Investment Committee at Dubai Municipality. Al Fuqae said the opening has …
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Super-fast immigration at Dubai International
In April, Gulf News reported about Eyen Gate, a proposed new smart immigration gate at Dubai Airport terminals that, if implemented, will allow registered passengers through by just scanning their eyes, with no need to scan or check passports or e-Gate cards.
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Dubai Customs’s smart platform saves man-hours
Dubai: Dubai Customs announced the official launch of the Smart Workplace Platform, which will reduce time and cost when finalising declarations. The innovative initiative aims at turning traditional services into a unique user experience by accelerating …
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