Two hotels in Dubai have been rated as the worst luxury openings of 2017 by experts at a prestigious travel website. Luxury Travel Intelligence (LTI), a members-only resource for affluent globetrotters, has ranked both The Dukes Dubai and Five Palm …
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Sharjah’s Al Montazah park to have new attractions
Sharjah: Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq) has unveiled an array of outstanding recreational attractions and leisure amenities introduced in the second phase of developments at Al Montazah Amusement and Water Park costing more than …
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Louvre Abu Dhabi to unveil Salvator Mundi Leonardo painting ‘very soon’
The new Louvre Abu Dhabi museum is “very proud” to have acquired a painting by Leonardo da Vinci that sold for a staggering $450 million last month, an official in the United Arab Emirates said Tuesday. Director of Abu Dhabi’s Department of Culture and …
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Leonardo da Vinci’s ‘Salvator Mundi’ painting to be unveiled at Abu Dhabi’s Louvre ‘very soon’
ABU DHABI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES—The new Louvre Abu Dhabi museum is “very proud” to have acquired a painting by Leonardo da Vinci that sold for a staggering $450 million last month, an official in the United Arab Emirates said Tuesday. Director of Abu …
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United Arab Emirates donation ‘fell out of the sky’ for P.E.I. charity
P.E.I.’s Stars for Life Foundation is celebrating an unexpected donation from the embassy of the United Arab Emirates. Stars for Life provides support for people with autism after they have left the school system. Hamad Al Awadi, charge d’affaires for the …
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Dubai Safari closes early again
Dubai: Dubai Safari has closed its doors early again, following a huge turnout. The wildlife park, which admits all for free for two weeks since its soft opening, shut before 3pm on Tuesday. “We’ve had an unprecedented number of visitors today and …
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Dubai’s ‘Light Up 2018’ to be world record attempt
Emaar’s bid for the Guinness World Records will be in the celebrations category, with details to be revealed in due course, the Dubai-based firm, which is one of the biggest property developers in the region, said. Last week, when contacted by Gulf News …
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UAE committed to preserving, promoting Arabic language
when meeting Emirati and Arabs in the UAE. On UN Arabic Language Day (December 18), Gulf News asked expats who have been here for a fair amount of time why they lag behind in Arabic as a second language. Many put it down to the multicultural profile of the …
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Dubai Safari remains closed for 2nd day
Dubai: The UAE’s unstable weather has caused Dubai Safari Park to remain closed for a second day in a row. Organisers of the safari park told Gulf News on Monday that, “it will remain closed until further notice.” Dubai Municipality announced the …
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Milestones in UAE’s Year of Giving
Dubai: When 2017 was announced as the Year of Giving, the UAE and its people quickly and devotedly responded. Public and private institutions as well as individuals and groups came forward to contribute to the noble cause by launching numerous initiatives …
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Sharjah Ruler approves 6% increase in 2018 budget
Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Ruler of Sharjah, approved the spending for the next 12 months, which will focus on the emirate’s strategic objectives in the economic, social, scientific and cultural fields, news agency WAM said. Subscribe to …
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Abu Dhabi speeds CNG conversions for vehicles
In an interview with Gulf News, Mahir Al Syed Ali, manager at the Abu Dhabi Technical Services Centre of Emirates Transport, said: “We generally focus on converting government and commercial vehicles but it’s entirely open for private vehicle owners …
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Dubai Frame opening date not decided yet: DM
The official called on the public not to circulate such false news and verify the information through the official channels of the Municipality. “Dubai Frame is one of the unique projects that Dubai Municipality is keen to implement. It is an aesthetic …
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Visitor molested boy during Dubai Fountain show
Dubai: A visitor has been accused of molesting a 13-year-old boy while he was watching the dancing water show at the Dubai Fountain at Dubai Mall, heard a court on Sunday. The Saudi boy was said to be standing at the edge of the balcony watching the Dubai …
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Watch: Dubai Safari closed due to heavy rain
Heavy rains in Dubai flood roads and pavements causing disturbance to traffic and pedestrians in the early hours of the day. (Photo: Clint Egbert/Gulf News) “School buses usually leave by 2.15 pm but left at 1.15 pm as the last period was cancelled.
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Abu Dhabi Fund For Development Allocates AED10.5 Billion To Finance 26 Strategic Projects In Bahrain
A technical delegation from Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD) visited the Kingdom of Bahrain to review the progress of the development projects financed by the Fund in the country. The projects are being implemented as part of the AED9.19 billion (US$2 …
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ISNR Abu Dhabi 2018 To Examine Role Of Artificial Intelligence In Homeland Security In Line With UAE Leadership’s Vision
In line with the UAE Strategy for Artificial Intelligence, ISNR Abu Dhabi 2018, jointly organised by the Ministry of Interior and Reed Exhibitions, is set to host keynote addresses from influential government and private sector experts, hold topical …
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