Abu Dhabi: With an aim of becoming the region’s leading medical tourist destination, a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed in Abu Dhabi on Sunday between the Department of Culture and …
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UAE roads ‘more dangerous,’ motorists say
DUBAI: Motorists say traffic conditions are worsening in the UAE, according to a recent poll, local daily Gulf News reported. An independent report named “Road Safety Monitor” revealed that 40 percent …
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8 Indian sailors stranded without wages in Dubai fly home
They had also alleged that there was minimal supply of food and drinking water and they had been supplied food twice by Nautical Institute UAE. Speaking to Gulf News from India, the seafarers on …
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Dubai editor gets increased jail term in wife murder case
the Dubai Court of First Instance had sentenced Matthew to 10 years in jail, after modifying his initial charge of premeditated murder into beating that led to death. Matthew, a former Gulf News …
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British editor in Dubai to serve 15 years for killing wife
The Dubai Court of Appeals’ ruling added another five years onto the prison sentence of former Gulf News editor Francis Matthew, who initially was found guilty in March of bludgeoning his wife to deat…
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Dubai says FDI rose 26 percent in first half vs year ago
DUBAI, Oct 6 (Reuters) – Foreign direct investment (FDI) in Dubai rose 26 percent in the first half of 2018 compared with the same period last year, the government said on Saturday. The second …
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Ex-newspaper editor sentenced to 15 years for killing wife in Dubai
Francis Matthew, who is in his early sixties, killed his wife Jane at their home in Dubai on 4 July last year. The ex-editor of the English-language paper Gulf News was found guilty of the killing …
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United Arab Emirates shares mixed at close of trade; DFM General down 0.56%
Investing.com – United Arab Emirates equities were mixed at the close on Monday, as gains in the Transport, Insurance and Services sectors propelled shares higher while losses in the Finance & Investm…
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United Arab Emirates shares lower at close of trade; DFM General down 0.06%
Investing.com – United Arab Emirates equities were lower at the close on Sunday, as losses in the Services, Finance & Investment and Insurance sectors propelled shares lower. At the close in Dubai, th…
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Dubai Garden Glow enters its fourth season
Dubai Garden Glow, a unique visual experience in Zabeel Park, opened for its fourth season on Sunday. Besides the regular themes such as Ice Park, Glow Park, and the Dinosaur Park, this year’s …
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Dubai court increases British newspaper editor’s sentence to 15 years for killing wife
The Dubai Court of Appeals’ ruling added another five years onto the prison sentence of former Gulf News editor Francis Matthew, who initially was found guilty in March of bludgeoning his wife to deat…
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Dubai to have new cardiovascular centre
Dubai: Dubai is all set to have a state-of-the-art cardiovascular centre soon, as Dubai strives to become the regional health care hub. Approved by the Dubai Executive Council, the centre will be …
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Youth theatre fest launched by Dubai Culture
Dubai: The Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) on Saturday officially launched the 12th edition of Dubai Festival for Youth Theatre — taking place from October 6 to 17 — at the …
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Abu Dhabi warn residents of food rumours
The Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority (ADFCA … launched a campaign last April to warn the public on how to spot fake news, which includes checking the URL of the site, investigating the source …
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Indo-Pak camaraderie: A UAE love story
“Since I have been in Dubai, I have made many Pakistani friends. Even though our friendship has been brief, we share our love for food, Bollywood and music,” Syed told Gulf News. His isn’t the …
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Dubai appeal court raises jail term for British editor to 15 years
Dubai A British editor had his 10-year imprisonment … Presiding Judge Al Sharif told Gulf News following the hearing that the bench of appellate judges deemed the case as “premeditated murder …
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Rush hour traffic accidents, delays across UAE
Dubai: Road congestions and accidents caused delays to residents around the UAE on Sunday morning. In Abu Dhabi, motorists were stuck in traffic as early as 7:38 am when an accident occurred on …
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