Dubai: Dubai Municipality managed to collect nearly one million plastic bottles in five days as part of an initiative involving the community. The drinking water bottles, collected by the Waste Management Department of the municipality from the public …
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Mohammad Bin Rashid: UAE’s martyrs have set a magnificent example of sacrifices
DUBAI: The Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has said that Commemoration Day, marked on the 30th of November, is an occasion to pay homage to the bravery of those who have sacrificed …
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UAE President’s statement on Commemoration Day
ABU DHABI: On the occasion of Commemoration Day (Martyrs’ Day), President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, has pledged to the families of the nation’s martyrs that they will continue to receive the utmost care and full support of the nation …
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UAE tourism, heritage, cultural achievements in 2017: WAM reports
Abu Dhabi, Nov. 29 (BNA): On the occasion of the United Arab Emirates (UAE)’s 46th National Day celebrations, the Emirates News Agency (WAM) has compiled a series of reports regarding the achievements of the state over the past year. In part fourteen …
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Dubai Police to go lenient on minor traffic offences this weekend
Dubai: Traffic enforcement officers will be lenient with motorists who commit minor traffic offences during the three-day celebration of National Day and Martyr’s Day, Gulf News has learnt. Barring serious traffic offences that cannot be overlooked …
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EXCLUSIVE: American university lecturer, 62, is being ‘held hostage’ in Dubai over unpaid $70,000 debt – where authorities refuse to free him despite suffering a STROKE in jail
An American academic has been ‘held hostage’ in the Middle Eastern city state of Dubai over an unpaid debt for more than a year and suffered a stroke while behind bars, his family revealed Tuesday. David Oliver, 62, from Cincinnati, Ohio, was stripped of …
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UAE’s 46 top philanthropists honoured
Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid and Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed with Al Junaibi family during the award presentation ceremony for UAE Pioneers. Abdul Rahman/Gulf News Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed said: “I am very grateful to my brother, [Shaikh] Mohammad Bin …
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UAE Pioneer Award: winners interviews
“It is a great honour to be awarded by the leaders of the UAE. Today’s recognition is just the beginning for more achievements to come. We are inspired by the leaders of our country who have opened the doors for us —especially among the youth …
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Dubai church to celebrate 50 years of congregation
Dubai: As the nation turns 46 … vicar Fr Ninan Philip Panackamattom told Gulf News. “It is a big coincidence that the first congregation of the Orthodox faithful here officially began exactly two years before the federal unification of the emirates.”
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Australian becomes millionaire after visiting Dubai
“I’m very excited and happy that I won, and I thank Dubai Duty Free for this incredible good news.” Stringl, who works as sales area manager for a ceramic company, is currently in Dubai on business. Another winner who will drive home a stylish …
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UAE Pioneers Award 2017 as it happened
Forty-six Emirati philanthropists lead by His Highness Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces were feted by UAE Pioneers Award in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday to reflect the nation’s …
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First dog park in UAE to open in February
Dubai: The first outdoor dog park in the UAE will open its doors … RAKAWC Manager and Head Veterinarian, told Gulf News. The park will also have a cafe area where like minded dog owners can socialise while their dogs play, as well as an area for pet …
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UAE to get first outdoor dog park in February 2018
Dubai: The first outdoor dog park in the United Arab Emirates … RAKAWC Manager and Head Veterinarian, told Gulf News. The park will also have a cafe area where dog owners can socialise while their pets play as well as an area for pet-related activities …
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India to be guest of honour at UAE festival
DUBAI: India will be the ‘guest of honour’ country at the … to enjoy Indian culture and Indians to enjoy cultures of participating countries. Get latest news & live updates on the go on your pc with News App. Download The Times of India news app for …
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UAE celebrates 46 years of great achievements
To mark the occasion of the 2017 National Day, the Emirates News Agency, WAM, will be transmitting over the next three days a series of reports looking at the UAE’s achievement and progress in various fields.
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UAE prepares national master plan for infrastructure
Abu Dhabi: A national masterplan for infrastructure, which will help better planning for future and save investments in infrastructure sector, is being prepared by the Ministry of Infrastructure Developemnt, a top official told Gulf News. The master plan …
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Largest housing project in Abu Dhabi announced
Abu Dhabi: The largest housing project in Abu Dhabi will be called Riyadh City, announced His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces. “We are proud to name the largest …
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