Dubai: People in communities with lots of green spaces and amenities seem to be the happiest residents in Dubai, while those in places that are constantly plagued by traffic and far from schools are the least happy. A new survey that asked respondents to …
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Dubai Police arrest man accused of murdering US businessman
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Abu Dhabi Police launch crime-fighting 3D printing initiative
Abu Dhabi furthers its position as a 3D printing capital with a new announcement from the city’s police department. According to reports from Emirates News Agency, the official news agency of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), also known as WAM, the Abu …
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Dubai Safari to operate under new management
Dubai: Under the directives of His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Meraas has signed an agreement with Dubai Municipality to manage Dubai Safari. Meraas has also appointed …
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Look: Dubai firemen stop to fix a broken-down car
Dubai: While firefighters are known for their expertise in putting out flames and rescuing people from buildings, every now and then, their skills are also put to test in everyday situations. Photos of Dubai’s Civil Defence have been circulating on …
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Revealed: Where you will find the happiest Dubai residents
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REVEALED: Trump’s sons spent ‘$73,000 of TAXPAYERS’ money’ on their trip to Dubai to attend lavish wedding of their billionaire business partner’s daughter
CBS News reported on Sunday that the expenses are to cover the real-state scions’ Secret Service detail, hotel rooms and car services from March 26 to April 8 as they tour Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. Donald Trump Jr., 40, along with 34-year-old …
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Cumbum serves up a banana leaf meal in Dubai
This year, nostalgic Malayalis and Tamils in Dubai and other West Asian countries can look forward to doing it just like home, as a huge consignment of banana leaves will arrive straight from the verdant Cumbum valley. With the demand for banana leaves …
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Dubai’s gamble on bitcoin property sales
In September 2017, the Aston Plaza & Residences development in Dubai Science Park began offering units in exchange for bitcoin. They started from around 30, 50 and 70 bitcoin (each bitcoin was worth around $4,940 at the time). The project’s developer …
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For the UAE, are renewables the new oil?
Driving south from the city of Dubai to Seih Al-Dahal, the view along the road takes on a discomforting rhythm for environmentalists: skyscrapers mushroom in deserts; a yellow Ferrari zips through streets; and every few miles a service station comes into …
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Dubai expat surprised to see balance fees after leaving account idle for years
Dubai: It was about five years ago when M.A. an expatriate in … since he has forgotten his password. When contacted by Gulf News, National Bonds said it is not in a position to comment on individual cases. However, the company maintained that customers …
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‘Chance of light rain’ in UAE
Dubai: The eastern parts of the UAE and its islands will be affected with some rainfall on Monday, according to weather forecasters. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said the weather will be partly cloudy and dusty at times, although a significant …
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Top five health concerns plaguing women the UAE
Despite abundant sunshine, 90 per cent of the UAE population suffers from Vitamin D deficiency. Alerting to the dangers of Vitamin D deficiency, US endocrinologist Professor Michael Holick in an earlier interview to Gulf News had cautioned “Vitamin D …
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UAE-backed forces deployed in Yemen province
UAE-backed Yemeni security units such as the Security Belt … Jawf and Marib’s Serwah region. The state-run Saba news agency said Saudi-led coalition fighter jets carried out 25 air sorties against Al Houthi targets in Qanea and Hauran regions on …
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Church praises UAE’s moderate approach
Abu Dhabi — The Coptic Orthodox Church in Abu Dhabi hailed the UAE’s moderate approach and its work to consolidate principles of tolerance, brotherliness and peaceful coexistence between different religions. The statement was made on Saturday during a …
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United Arab Emirates shares lower at close of trade; DFM General down 0.40%
Investing.com – United Arab Emirates equities were lower at the close on Sunday, as losses in the Consumer Staples, Real Estate & Construction and Insurance sectors propelled shares lower. At the close in Dubai, the DFM General fell 0.40% to hit a new 52 …
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UAE’s Etihad opens Masdar eco-homes for cabin crew
Etihad Airways has officially opened its Etihad Eco Residence, Abu Dhabi’s first purpose-built, sustainable cabin crew accommodation project. The accommodation is the result of a partnership between the UAE’s national airline and the Abu Dhabi Future …
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