The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has outlawed the keeping of wild animals … and ownership of “all types of wild and domesticated but dangerous animals,” the Gulf News reported. These animals can now only be kept in zoos, wildlife parks, circuses, and …
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35 Abu Dhabi Police services on app
Speaking to Gulf News, Major Mohammad Obaid Al Obaidly from the IT department at Abu Dhabi Police, said the team working on the revamp of the website and application focused on making it easily accessible and straightforward for the public. “We designed …
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Dubai Police’s ‘Report A Crime’ receives 6,669 reports
Dubai: More than 6,669 reports were made through the ‘Report A Crime’ service offered by Dubai Police throughout 2016, showing a 10 per cent increase compared to last year, a senior officer said on Wednesday. The crimes were reported through the Dubai …
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Dubai to build the Middle East's largest marina
As well as increasing tourism in Dubai, it is anticipated that the project will create new employment opportunities and substantial investments. This announcement is pretty great news if you own a neighbouring property, as it’s likely to increase its value.
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Video: How Dubai's newest megaproject looks like
Dubai: The Dubai Media Office has released a two-minute video of what you can expect from Dubai Harbour once the megaproject is completed. The video, which was posted online on Monday, reads: “A world-class waterfront destination that adopts a culture of …
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Dubai Billionaire Hussein Sajwani Ready to Do More Deals With Trumps
“We haven’t discussed anything,” he told NBC News, adding: “I would love to enhance the relation with the Trump Organization.” Sajwani is close to the emir of Dubai, and other Trump business partners abroad sometimes have ties to the heads of state in …
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Dubai arrests Indian businessman for fraud
DUBAI: The Indian owner of a Dubai-based foreign exchange trading firm who had promised to double investors’ money has been arrested in the emirate for suspected fraud, a newspaper reported yesterday. Sydney Lemos, 36, from Goa, had been arrested on Dec …
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Dubai International sees passenger numbers grow in November
Passenger traffic at Dubai international registered an increase of 9.4 per cent in November 2016, according to the monthly traffic report issued today by operator Dubai Airports. The airport welcomed a total of 6,581,805 passengers in November compared to …
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Dubai World Cup Carnival starts with Round 1 of Al Maktoum Challenge
The 11-meeting 2017 Dubai World Cup Carnival starts Thursday night at Meydan Racecourse, where Round 1 of the Al Maktoum Challenge headlines a seven-race card. There are Carnival cards every Thursday night at Meydan this week through Feb. 23, followed by …
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Dubai: SMMC to hold one-day indoor sports event on Feb 17
Dubai, Jan 4: St Mary’s Mangalorean Community (SMMC) Dubai has announced this year’s first mega event ‘SMMC Sports Cup – 2017’. A friendly, one-day indoor cricket and throwball tournament will take place at the Sprite Insportz Sports Club Dubai on …
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UAE Abu Dhabi team reveals its new colours
The UAE Abu Dhabi team has revealed its new colours and ambitions for the future at a presentation in Abu Dhabi. Rui Costa, Louis Meintjes, Filippo Ganna, Matej Mohoric, Andrea Guardini and UAE rider Youssef Mirza were at the presentation and showed off …
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Abu Dhabi, hurt by low oil prices, backdates new rental fees
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – A state-owned newspaper in Abu Dhabi is reporting the emirate’s new charge on foreigners renting homes will be backdated to February of last year — meaning a big initial bill for new tenants. The decision, reported …
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UAE on track with its national health agenda
Dubai: The UAE enjoys the lowest exposure to health problems globally, according to the results of health indicators announced by the UAE government on Tuesday. The health indicators predicate the National Agenda goals and the UAE’s vision 2021 and aim …
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The Latest: UAE warns citizens on Turkey travel after attack
ISTANBUL – The Latest on the manhunt for the Istanbul nightclub attacker and the aftermath of the massacre (all times local): 10:50 a.m. The United Arab Emirates has warned its citizens not to travel to Turkey following the attack on an Istanbul …
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More than 6,687 inspections target abandoned vehicles in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Municipality confiscated more than 1,200 abandoned vehicles in the capital and issued almost 5,000 warnings to motorists and 102 fines in 2016. The civic body, in coordination with its branches, carried out more than 6,687 inspection …
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Dubai golf club shows pitfalls of Donald Trump presidency: AP
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The decorative clock bearing the name of America’s incoming 45th president has yet to start at the Trump International Golf Club in Dubai, but the developers behind the project already are counting the money they’ve made. The …
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TDU debut for new WorldTour team UAE Abu Dhabi
THE new UAE Abu Dhabi team will make its UCI WorldTour debut at this month’s Santos Tour Down Under — but it won’t be going into the race “blind”. Five members of the fledgling unit have raced in Adelaide with other teams. Englishman Ben Swift …
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