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Minister of Tolerance Sheikha Lubna al-Qasimi said the move reflected Sheikh Mohammed’s “pure humanity and portrays a bright image of the real tolerance and coexistence in the UAE,” Emirati news site Khaleej Times reported. The senior chaplain at …
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The Dubai Police rescued a 42-year-old woman in just two hours after she was kidnapped by two Asians who demanded a ransom of Dh50,000. Maj. Gen. Khalil Ibrahim al-Mansouri, Assistant Commander-in-Chief of Criminal Investigation Affairs at Dubai Police …
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UAE Ambassador to US Yousef al-Otaiba says no ‘military’ aspect to Qatar blockade [File: Win McNamee/AP] The United Arab Emirates’ ambassador to the United States said there was no military aspect to steps taken by Arab powers against Qatar but further …
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The UAE Cabinet, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, praised the initiative of His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan to take into consideration the humanitarian …
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Abu Dhabi, June 14 (BNA): Dr. Amal Abdullah Al Qubaisi, Speaker of UAE Federal National Council (FNC), has emphasised that the prestigious status of UAE as the biggest donor of developmental aid in the world reflects the vision of the founding father …
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Abu Dhabi: UAE — the world’s top aid donor for third consecutive year — will fondly remember the legacy of its founding father Shaikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan on Wednesday, which marks his 13th death anniversary. The 19th day of Ramadan …
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The UAE boss looks ahead after disappointment against Thailand. UAE national team coach Edgardo Bauza was disappointed with his team’s 1-1 draw to Thailand in their 2018 World Cup qualifier on Tuesday but has set his sights on improvement in the future.
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Thailand almost defeated the United Arab Emirates in its World Cup Asian qualifier after its 1-0 lead ended with the latter’s equalising goal in an extra time period at the Rajamangala Stadium Tuesday night. The UAE controlled most of the game and tried …
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A Turkish journalist close to his government has accused the United Arab Emirates of financing last July’s failed coup attempt, as the Turkish president today (Tuesday) called on the Saudi king to resolve the “inhumane” Qatar crisis, reports the Arab …
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Thailand coach Milovan Rajevac said yesterday the War Elephants are “thirsty” to take on the United Arab Emirates and a historic upset could be on the cards at Rajamangala National Stadium tonight. Thailand and the UAE square off in a World Cup qualifier …
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The Mohammed bin Rashid Fund, MBRF, the financial arm of Dubai SME, an agency of Dubai Economy mandated to develop the small and medium enterprise, SME, sector, and Beehive, the first and only regulated peer-to-peer lending platform in the MENA region …
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Russia’s state-run Tass news agency says the two discussed “the growing tensions around Qatar.” Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Egypt cut diplomatic ties with Qatar last week, accusing it backing terrorism and promoting policies that …
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Hilton yesterday announced that Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island Resort will be part of the AED12 billion development plan announced by Miral for the southern end of Yas Island, in efforts to further position the island among the world’s most sought-after …
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Abu Dhabi police has arrested 207 beggars during the first half of the holy month of Ramadan. The move coincides with their campaign to enhance peace and security during the holy month. Major General Omair Mohammed Al Muhairi, Director of Criminal Security …
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Abu Dhabi, UAE, 12th June, 2017: The UAE Jiu-jitsu Federation ® (UAEJJF), the official authority for the sport of jiu-jitsu in the United Arab Emirates, will offer cash prizes of over $125,000 in each of the four host cities [and over $200,000 at the …
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On Sunday authorities in the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain said they were setting up hotlines to help families with Qatari members, without elaborating. Saudi state news agency SPA reported late on Sunday that King Salman has ordered authorities to “take …
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She also points out that the icebergs are likely to melt and break apart while they’re being dragged through the Indian Ocean to Dubai. “This is a stopgap measure with dubious success,” she said. The U.A.E.’s National Advisor Bureau, which is behind the …
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