The UAE is host to people from over 200 nationalities who are free … A few days prior to his journey to the Arabian Peninsula, Pope Francis expressed to the news media how hopeful he was that throug…
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Abu Dhabi to use Hindi as third official language in its courts
Abu Dhabi: In a move reminiscent of growing India-UAE ties, Abu Dhabi has decided to recognise Hindi as the third official language used in its courts. Arabic and English are the other two languages u…
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Luxury watchmaker Jaquet Droz unveils one-of-a-kind UAE timepiece
When you think of the UAE, you think sand dunes, history, nature, and modern technology. The UAE is truly a melting pot of cultures and this inspired luxury Swiss watchmaker Jaquet Droz to come up wit…
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Dubai reveals 2019 target countries for real estate investments
Dubai Land Department (DLD) has launched its real estate promotion plan for 2019 which will see the emirate’s property investment potential showcased in 10 countries. Majida Ali Rashid, CEO of the Rea…
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British man in Qatar football shirt claim charged in UAE
A British man, who claimed to have been harassed and detained in the United Arab Emirates for wearing a Qatar football shirt during the AFC Asian Cup, has been charged for making false statements, Emi…
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UAE minister: Iran’s presence in Syria must be reduced
In a recent interview on Al-Hurra TV, UAE Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Anwar Mohammed Gargash said that despite Iran’s claims that its missiles are for purposes of deterrence, they are being …
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Catholics flock to pope’s historic mass in UAE
Dubai expat Rosalie Ayuso from the Philippines … Smiling and excited, he told Arab News: “Luckily I was posted at gate 31, where the pope was coming in. I lost a lot of zzz’s, but it’s all worth it …
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Pictures: Sharjah Light Festival underscores emirates’ cultural heritage
… is illuminated during a laser show being held as part of the Sharjah Light Festival. Image Credit: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News The ninth edition of the Sharjah Light Festival, themed ‘Culture …
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Struggling Dubai amusement park abandons Six Flags expansion
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – A massive amusement park in Dubai says it is abandoning plans to build a $454-million Six Flags. DXB Entertainments, which runs Dubai Parks & Resorts, said in a statement …
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Dubai Tourism elevates customer service training
Dubai Expert features an interactive interface that allows international travel agents to keep up-to-date with the latest news, information, and tourism developments across the city, as a well a remot…
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UAE denies Brit was ‘arrested for wearing Qatar football shirt’ in Dubai
The United Arab Emirates’ UK embassy has denied reports that a British man was arrested because he was wearing a Qatar football shirt. Ali Issa Ahmad,26, was held in Sharjah in January. Earlier report…
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Dubai sees near-10% growth in restaurants, cafes in 2018
The total number of restaurants and cafes in Dubai reached 11,813 at the end of 2018, according to the Department of Economic Development (DED). The report by the DED’s Business Registration & Licensi…
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Digital vision: Dubai gov’t reveals first ‘paperless’ journeys
He also announced the first two fully digital and paperless customer journeys during a visit to the Smart Dubai headquarters, state news agency WAM reported. The Dubai Paperless Strategy seeks to tran…
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UAE says British-Sudanese man charged in Qatar jersey claim
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Emirati officials say a British-Sudanese man has been charged with “wasting police time and making false statements” after activists say he was detained for wearing a Qat…
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Dubai royal backs cryptocurrency fund manager Invao
Dubai royal Sheikh Saeed bin Ahmed Al Maktoum is backing cryptocurrency fund manager Invao as the Liechtenstein-based firm seeks to attract more investors from the UAE. His private office will help In…
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Sharjah stadium increase capacity before PSL
Sharjah Cricket Club General Manager Mazhar Khan, who is ensuring that the forthcoming edition of PSL is as exciting, told Gulf News: “From 14,000 seats, the stadium will now accommodate 17,000 …
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Pope: My UAE trip wrote new page in Christian-Islam history
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis says his pilgrimage this week to the United Arab Emirates wrote a “new page in history of the dialogue between Christianity and Islam” and in promoting world peace based o…
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