one driven by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s investment through the Abu Dhabi United Group. “When Robinho came from Real Madrid, it was ‘wow’. We knew this is something massive,” he told Arab Ne…
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Abu Dhabi hotels records 81% occupancy rate
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) announced that hotel occupancy rates in Abu Dhabi averaged 81 per cent across the four days of Eid Al Adha. This represented an impres…
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AP Analysis: Yemen rebel threats to Dubai show danger looms
The recent war of words began Monday afternoon. The Houthi-controlled satellite news channel Al-Masirah and others began claiming without offering any evidence that they attacked Dubai International A…
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UAE calls for strengthening conflict mediation efforts
New York: The UAE has called on the international community to strengthen mediation efforts as part of a comprehensive approach to prevent and settle disputes peacefully. Amira Al Hefeiti …
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Warning: Dust, poor visibility to hit some parts in UAE
Dubai: It’s another hot … although some clouds are likely to form. The good news is that temperatures seem to be mellowing out, with the highest readings expected to touch only 38 degrees …
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UAE foundation renews partnership with UK energy giant to boost youth programs
a United Arab Emirates (UAE) philanthropic foundation, announced on Thursday the renewal of its partnership with British BP Exploration Operating Company Ltd, state news agency WAM reported. The Emira…
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UAE out to find rugby sevens heaven at Asian Games
They meet South Korea today. “The whole process of us being here was last-minute,” Perelini told Arab News. “With rugby being back in the Olympics and now in the Asian Games too, the question was aske…
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UAE journalists’ association accuses Al Jazeera’s of waging anti-Arab media campaign
DUBAI, Aug. 30 (Xinhua) — The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Journalists’ Association on Thursday accused the Qatari news channel Al Jazeera of “propagating misleading and fabricated news” about the Arab …
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US official calls for investigation into Saudi-UAE raids in Yemen
Recent UN report blames Saudi-UAE military coalition for most of the civilian deaths in Yemen’s war. A US official has called for an investigation into attacks by the Saudi-UAE coalition in Yemen and …
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Mattis: US still backs Saudi-UAE alliance amid Yemeni deaths
US defence secretary says US support for Saudi Arabia and UAE-led coalition is not unconditional, ‘constantly reviewed’. US Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis said his country’s support for the Saudi Ara…
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How bad is the squeeze on Dubai hotel revenues?
Some bad news for the hospitality sector last week? On the surface, yes. Preliminary data for July says average hotel daily rates in Dubai will hit their lowest mark since August 2004. Average daily r…
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Dubai awards contract to run new traffic management trial
state news agency WAM reported. Mattar Al Tayer, director-general and chairman of the RTA, said: “The RTA is undertaking the TIM scheme in collaboration with the General HQ of the Dubai Police. The sc…
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Boundless Possible masterbrand is ‘not similar’ to Dubai’s
He said his company was aware of the Dubai branding during development of the NT masterbrand but felt comfortable they were sufficiently different for it not to be a problem. NEW DEAL: GET 7-DAY PAPER …
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Dubai daily Gulf News to shut down its tabloid newspaper Xpress
Dubai-based weekly tabloid newspaper Xpress, published by Gulf News, will shut down its print publication this month. The paper’s final edition will hit newsstands on August 30. Abdul Hamid …
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Reinisch to lead rebranded Al Habtoor City in Dubai
The news, which was confirmed at a press event in Dubai, follows an earlier announcement that Marriott International would no longer manage the hotels on Sheikh Zayed Road. Mohammed Al Habtoor, chief …
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Sharjah Performing Arts Academy to offer comprehensive programmes
Sharjah: His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, issued a Decree-Law No. 1 of 2018, on Sharjah Performing Arts Academy (SPAA). The new …
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Inmate assaults two policemen, damages property in Dubai
Dubai: A British inmate has gone on trial for physically assaulting two wardens and damaging public properties at a detention centre, a Dubai Court of First Instance heard. The defendant, 29 …
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