(Reuters) – Rafa Nadal has withdrawn from next week’s season-opening exhibition event in Abu Dhabi due to ongoing fitness problems, the world number one has said. The 16-time grand slam champion, who won the French and U.S. Opens earlier this year …
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Rafael Nadal pulls out of Abu Dhabi event to focus on Australian Open
Rafael Nadal cited fitness issues as the reason for his withdrawal from next week’s season-opening Mubadala World Tennis Championship in Abu Dhabi. Nadal, last month, withdrew from the ATP Finals with knee injury after losing his opening match to first …
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Rahul Gandhi’s UAE visit postponed
Punnakkan Mohammad Ali, general secretary of INCAS UAE committee, had told Gulf News that Rahul will visit the UAE after attending the Biennial International Convention of GOPIO (Global Organisation of People of Indian Origin, a global networking platform …
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Man fined after Instagram live while driving in Dubai
Brigadier Saif Muhair Al Mazroui, director of Traffic Department in Dubai Police, told Gulf News that the Arabic driver was on Shaikh Zayed Road on Friday, and went live on his Instagram account while driving. Other road users noticed him recording live on …
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Flight delays as more fog forecast in UAE
Dubai: Etihad Airways reported delayed or cancelled flights due to heavy fog on Saturday as the weather bureau said early morning fog is likely to cover parts of the UAE in the next three days. Fog was seen in parts of the UAE on Saturday, with the …
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Hamdan reviews 2018 plans of Dubai Future Foundation
Dubai: The plans and strategies of Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) for 2018 have been approved by Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the foundation. The DFF’s 2018 agenda was …
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Now take a ride on a hydrogen-powered taxi from Dubai Airport
Dubai: Passengers at the Dubai International Airport can now … to look for alternate fuel options as part of its sustainable transport strategy. Gulf News reported last year that the RTA is studying the hydrogen fuel cell vehicle as one of the options …
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Fine, black points for traffic violations during foggy conditions in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: Motorists in Abu Dhabi will be fined Dh500 and given four black points if they are found violating the road traffic rules during the foggy weather conditions, Abu Dhabi Police have warned Saturday. The police have issued the warning due to …
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Minister discusses UAE tech strategy
Dubai: The UAE considers scientific and technological advancement as a key driver for future development, the Minister of State for Advanced Sciences has said. Sara Al Amiri, who is an accomplished engineer, said the foundations have been established for …
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Rahul Gandhi to visit UAE on January 9
Punnakkan Mohammad Ali, general secretary of INCAS UAE committee, told Gulf News that Gandhi will visit the UAE after attending the Biennial International Convention of GOPIO (Global Organisation of People of Indian Origin, a global networking platform for …
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More foggy mornings forecast in UAE
Dubai: Early morning fog is likely to cover parts of the UAE in the next three days, according to the weather bureau. Fog was seen in parts of the UAE on Saturday, with the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) saying that there is a chance of more fog …
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5th Sharjah World Music Festival from January 12 to 19
Sharjah: The fifth edition of the most anticipated annual music event in Sharjah is back to entertain UAE residents beginning January 12 to 19. The Sharjah World Music Festival (SWMF), presented by Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) in …
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Pakistani Christians in UAE hold Christmas gathering
… allowing us to practise our faith in the UAE and giving us land to build our church. We Christians feel very safe here because of the full security [accorded to all faiths here],” Rev Qadir told Gulf News. Rev Qadir reminded all Pakistani Christians …
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Dubai Pulse web portal enriches daily lives
… near future as we work to transform Dubai into a fully smart city with smart government services that make people’s lives and business dealings easier,” Bint Butti said. At the launch, she told Gulf News that the Dubai Pulse online platform will …
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Prime Dubai offices cost less than a third of Hong Kong
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Sultan announces salary hike for Sharjah government employees
Sharjah: His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has announced an increase in salaries for the Sharjah government employees. The government has allocated Dh600 million in the budget for this …
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Sharjah announces big pay hike for government staff
HH Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has announced an extraordinary New Year gift for all the government employees across the northern UAE emirate in the form of a massive pay hike by allocating Dh600 …
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