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Abu Dhabi Municipality has said that its department of urban planning and municipalities, in collaboration with strategic partners, including Musanada, has opened a vital street, thus marking the completion of Phase One of the development of the Al Zahiyah …
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Dubai: Police arrested four men over the weekend after videos of their reckless and dangerous driving were posted on social networking sites. Abu Dhabi Police said the incident took place in Al Ain City, and the videos soon went viral on social media …
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Abu Dhabi Motors, the sole dealer for Rolls-Royce Motors Cars dealer in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain and the ‘Top Dealer in the Middle East and Africa’ introduces an unrivalled ownership 9-year service package. Now included as an option during purchase …
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Thunder Snow stormed past race favorite West Coast to complete a stunning night for local stable Godolphin in the Dubai World Cup on Saturday. Beneath Belgian jockey Christophe Soumillon, Thunder Snow triumphed by more than five lengths. It was the fourth …
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Saeed bin Suroor has dominated the Dubai World Cup like no other trainer and won the US $10 million feature for a stunning eighth time with the Christophe Soumillon-ridden Thunder Snow. Saeed bin Suroor has dominated the Dubai World Cup Sponsored by …
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Speaking to Gulf News, Consul-General of India in Dubai Vipul said: “It is a very welcome step. It will act as a deterrent to other companies ill-treating sailors.” He said the consulate had coordinated with the FTA to repatriate some of the distressed …
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“In a country known for its cultural diversity, the UAE ensures equal access to justice for all foreign workers,” Dr Hanif Hassan Ali Al Qasim, chairman of the Geneva Centre for Human Rights Advancement and Global Dialogue, told Gulf News. Dr Al Qasim …
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UAE Team Emirates has built their team around Alexander Kristoff for Sunday’s Tour of Flanders. The Norwegian won the 2015 edition ahead of Niki Terpstra in a two-up sprint. He may not be on the list of favourites this year but he will aim for another …
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“Of the 156 passengers, we offered hotel accommodation to 136 passengers [as others had cancelled or rescheduled their bookings],” Ranjan Datta, manager, Air India Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, told Gulf News on Saturday evening. However, 36 of them could not …
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Sharjah, March 31 (IANS/WAM) Expo Centre Sharjah announced on Saturday that it will host 500 local and international brands and companies at the 44th edition of the MidEast Watch and Jewellery Show from April 3 to 7. The bi-annual show, with support from …
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Abu Dhabi: Within the first two months of this year, more than 10,400 fines were issued to jaywalkers who crossed roads from non-designated areas in the capital. A total of 1,083 fines were also issued to drivers who failed to reduce speed near zebra …
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Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police on Saturday briefed students who joined the ‘Future Pilot’ initiative on the tasks of police helicopters. The initiative aims to promote social responsibility and strengthen the security culture among all segments of the …
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The Abu Dhabi Municipality has suspended all the projects of the contractor, consultant and subcontractor involved in the crane collapse incident at an under-construction building, that crushed several cars parked nearby. The municipality said the …
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Dubai: The Emirates International Forensics Conference and Exhibition slated for April 9-11 will offer a forum for police, forensic and criminology specialists to share latest expertise and technology to better solve crimes and using science to serve …
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Sharjah: An Air India flight from Sharjah to Thiruvananthapuram … A spokesperson from Air India confirmed to Gulf News that flight AI 968 was being prepared for departure when the rodent incident happened. “Rats onboard an aircraft can lead to a …
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The UAE has an arrangement with The Harbour Group … The crisis, according to Qatari officials, was triggered nearly a year ago when hackers took over their state-run news agency and posted fabricated comments attributed to Qatar’s ruler that called …
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NAIROBI, Kenya — A Canadian-Kenyan opposition figure who claims he was drugged and forcibly deported to Dubai said Friday he was “marooned” at the airport there but intends to return to Kenya as soon as possible. A Kenyan court on Thursday fined top …
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