Dubai: The UAE has come out of its notoriously hot summer season, and during the last few weeks, has gradually become cooler with maximum temperatures dropping to 35C. But how likely is the UAE …
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Brand Dubai explores innovative projects to beautify the city
Dubai: Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office (GDMO), organised a brainstorming session to explore innovative new initiatives and projects to beautify the emirate. A …
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Dubai Police chief visits Hemaya school
Dubai: Hemaya schools for the children of Dubai Police employees have welcomed hundreds of students for the new academic year. Major General Abdullah Khalifa Al Merri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai …
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Dubai issues special stamp for passengers
Dubai: Immigration officers surprised Saudi visitors at Dubai International Airport on Thursday with a warm, special welcome. The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) in …
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Abu Dhabi residents cheer ‘safest city’ label
Safety and security brings stability in life, pointed out Capital residents as Abu Dhabi is again named the safest city in the world. Abu Dhabi’s safety index rose from 86.46 points for the first half …
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Dubai schools may cut down tuition fees
Since 2012, Dubai’s private education sector has seen 65 new schools … said this shift in education and property landscape could spell good news for parents. “It should drive (tuition) prices down a…
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Abu Dhabi Regulator Calls for International Cryptocurrency Regulation Effort
A senior finance official has said Abu Dhabi would like to see comprehensive international regulation of the cryptocurrency arena. An official from Abu Dhabi’s Financial Services Regulatory …
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UAE health ministry says HPV vaccine is safe and remains optional
Dubai: A top official from the ministry has reiterated on Wednesday that the cervical cancer vaccine for schoolgirls in Dubai and the Northern Emirates remains optional and will only be …
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UAE court clears extradition of Briton wanted in India in AgustaWestland helicopter bribery case
Senior prosecution sources told Gulf News that Michel also told Dubai prosecutors that the same case (involving the same charges) was dismissed against him by Italian prosecutors. “Michel was …
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50% off entrance fees for these UAE tourists
Dubai: Starting tomorrow, September 20, Dubai will be rolling out the red carpet for some visitors in UAE by slashing the cost of entrance tickets to several attractions in the city, including the …
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UAE school makes photography part of curriculum
Dubai: Global Indian International School (GIIS) has introduced a dedicated photography period as part of daily classes, at both its Dubai and Abu Dhabi campuses. GIIS UAE, in association with …
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Sharjah Announces its First Fully Integrated Investors Services Centre
SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates — In a bid to support prospective foreign investors expand their international growth ambition in the UAE, its third largest emirate, Sharjah, has announced the …
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Abu Dhabi ranked safest city in the world
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi has been named the safest city in the world for the second year running by Numbeo, a website that collates data to develop the world’s largest user-contributed database …
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Dubai to mark Saudi National Day with celebrations, events
Dubai: Dubai will celebrate Saudi Arabia’s 88th National Day on September 23 with a line-up of events and activities around the city. The celebrations, which will begin by welcoming visitors …
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Dubai firm accused of duping Hero Exports of Rs 1.8-crore
LUDHIANA: A Dubai-based firm allegedly duped Hero Exports of Ludhiana of $247,008. Local police registered a case on Monday after a year-long inquiry into a complaint. In the complaint filed on …
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This is how Dubai Ruler brainstorms
Dubai: A new minister was sworn into cabinet on Tuesday and already, a brainstorming session swiftly took place. His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime …
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Over 1m Chinese tourists to visit UAE this year
[Chinese visitors to the UAE get visa on arrival] people-to-people relations and cultural exchanges have considerably improved,” he said in an interview with Gulf News on the occasion of the …
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