Under Dubai’s ‘smart bail’ system, implemented in April, suspects are allowed to keep their passports, Gulf News reported. It means those charged with ‘minor offences’ do not have to hand their travel …
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Dubai Shopping Festival 2019 – A Mecca for Shopaholics
NEW Delhi, India, 2018-Sep-17 — /Travel PR News/ — Are you one of those who make a long shopping list two months prior to a vacation? Or want everything at one place? If yes, then Dubai Shopping Festi…
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British woman avoids Dubai jail time by obtaining new UK passport and flying home, despite no-fly ban
However, since the other members of the group were never convicted as they had already fled Dubai, she says she was left “in the firing line.” Credit: Enterprise News and Pictures She earlier lost her …
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Dubai to celebrate Saudi National Day with horse parade, Saudi Cinema
DUBAI: Dubai will host a grand parade at The Beach to celebrate Saudi National Day, with horses marching along with Saudi national melodies. The parade which will take place on September 22 to 23, wil…
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Dh3,000 fine for carpooling in UAE
Last June, Gulf News reported that the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai suspended carpooling permits to encouraged commuters to use public transport and other smart alternatives.
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Dubai Police Chief: Digital Currency Will ‘Soon Replace’ Cash Despite Hurdles
A senior Dubai law enforcement official has predicted that digital currency will “soon” usurp cash, local news outlet Khaleej Times reported Sunday, September 16. Speaking during a panel he was headin…
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Uber in talks to buy Dubai riding-hailing rival Careem: Bloomberg
(Reuters) – Ride-hailing company Uber Technologies Inc is in talks to buy Dubai-based rival Careem Networks FZ for about $2 billion to $2.5 billion, Bloomberg reported on Monday, citing people …
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30 winners of Abu Dhabi Through Your Eyes competition
Speaking to Gulf News, Leena Obaid, 21 years old Saudi national … she described city of Abu Dhabi saying: “if you listen closely, this city will speak to you.” “I am living here since …
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Abu Dhabi approves $13.6bn development programme
development plan during a meeting with members of the Abu Dhabi Executive Committee, reported state news agency Wam. Around Dh20 billion ($5.4 billion) would be allocated to the 2019 development packa…
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Abu Dhabi to sell over 25 percent of Spain’s Cepsa
Madrid (AFP) – Abu Dhabi plans to float at least 25 percent of Spain’s Cepsa by the end of 2018, the energy company announced Monday, in what would be the largest listing in a decade on the Madrid sto…
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Abu Dhabi Is Planning the Biggest Oil IPO in a Decade
Abu Dhabi is pushing ahead with an initial public offering for Spanish oil company Cia Espanola de Petroleos SAU, in what could be the largest such deal in a decade. The emirate’s Mubadala Investment …
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Dubai Police hunt for men giving cash for free
Dubai: Police are on the search for two men who recently gave away free cash to pedestrians after footage of the incident went viral on social media. “Police have been studying the video and are …
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UAE to allow expats long-term residency after retirement
The UAE Cabinet approved a law to provide special … reported WAM, Emirate’s news agency. “The law, which will be in effect as of 2019, outlines the requirements to qualify for the long …
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UAE approves law granting residency to retired property investors
DUBAI (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates government approved on Sunday a law that allows expatriates to stay in the country after retirement if they own a property valued about $545,000 (£ …
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ADNEC explores bringing key US international events to Abu Dhabi
A delegation from the Abu Dhabi National Exhibitions Company, ADNEC, is on a visit to the US to discuss partnership possibilities with leading international event organisers, in line with its strategy …
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Abu Dhabi launches first phase of dual licence initiative
In a landmark decision announced by the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (DED) on Saturday, companies based in the capital’s free zones will be able to operate in the mainland under a dual …
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Volunteers comb Dubai beach for litter on World Clean Up Day
Dubai: More than 100 volunteers, including schoolchildren, conservationists and office workers, cleaned up Umm Al Suqeim open beach in Dubai on Saturday, collecting litter for recycling on World …
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