The Abu Dhabi Court of First Instance has charged seven Asian men on the basis of murder and theft after they killed a woman whilst robbing her house. The men have been reportedly accused of fatally beating and kicking the woman after they broke into her …
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Deported Kenyan opposition figure says ‘marooned’ in Dubai
NAIROBI, Kenya – The Kenyan opposition figure who claims he was drugged and forcibly deported to Dubai says he is “marooned” at the airport there but intends to return to Kenya as soon as possible. A Kenyan court on Thursday fined top officials including …
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Dubai’s Danube delivers $95m Glitz Residences project
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Dubai launches first Happiness Platform on Jumeirah beach
The platform, which also features a library, is equipped with solar-powered lighting poles so that the public can visit the platform at any time, state news agency WAM reported. Alia Al Harmoudi, director of the Environment Department in Dubai Municipality …
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New bridge opens to traffic in Dubai
A new bridge linking Marrakech and Airport Roads intersection in Dubai has been opened to traffic. “If you are heading from Deira towards Al Khawaneej using Airport Road, you can now use the new bridge on Marrakech-Airport Roads Intersection,” Dubai’s …
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Dubai Showcases Modest Fashion Without Runways or Models
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A weeklong fashion event in Dubai is being held without catwalks, models or skin-baring designs. Instead, around 30 designers of fashionable modest wear — some Muslim and others not — from nearly two dozen countries …
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West Coast starting Dubai World Cup horse race as favorite
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Arrogate started the Dubai World Cup from the ninth gate last year and won. West Coast has drawn the ninth gate this year and is the race favorite. Bob Baffert has a shot at becoming only the second trainer to win the $ …
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Dubai Police is prepared for any emergency! – Dubai Video
At the ceremony for 25th batch of cadet officers and postgraduates with master’s and doctoral degrees, Dubai Police officers show what they can do. Details: http://gulfnews.com/1.2154022 Some local news is curated – Original might have been posted at a …
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Crane collapse: Abu Dhabi municipality suspends works of contractor, consultant
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi City Municipality has suspended … The municipality did not respond to queries by Gulf News about how the vehicle owners will be compensated for the damage. It, however, urged construction companies to adhere to all environment …
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Abu Dhabi eyes 5.5m hotel guests in 2018
Abu Dhabi. The UAE capital welcomed 4.8 million tourists in 2017, which resulted in nearly Dh5 billion ($1.3 billion) in revenue including that from hotel and food and beverages, said a report in Gulf News. Most of the tourists came from China, followed by …
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Sharjah Government Communication Award winners honoured
Sharjah: The Sharjah Government Media Bureau on Wednesday honoured government institutions with the Sharjah Government Communication Award (GCA) at Al Majaz Amphitheatre. The award ceremony of the fifth edition was held under the patronage of Shaikh Sultan …
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Abu Dhabi churches prepare for Easter celebrations
Abu Dhabi: Churches in Abu Dhabi are preparing to welcome tens of thousands of Christians over the next few days as they mark and celebrate the occasion of Easter, with several masses and services set to take place. “On Easter Sunday, we are expecting …
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Dubai World Cup: The race that was like a ‘movie’ returns
“I love Dubai and the experience there … Visit cnn.com/horseracing for more news and videos And if 2018’s spectacle is even half as exciting as last year’s, then entertainment is certainly guaranteed.
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Tom Cruise To Star In Race 3? The Mission Impossible Star Meets Anil Kapoor In Abu Dhabi
Now the Mission Impossible 2 star Tom Cruise has met Anil Kapoor in Abu Dhabi. Hold on your horses, folks! Tom Cruise is not a part of Race 3, but was in Abu Dhabi for the shoot of his upcoming film Mission: Impossible – Fallout. Even Anil Kapoor was in …
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Dubai lab develops improved testing for toxic dioxins in cosmetics
Dubai: Dubai Central Laboratory (DCL) of Dubai Municipality has developed a new faster method for testing cosmetics and personal care products for toxic dioxins and delivering the results in less than an hour. “This achievement is only a continuation of …
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Meet the people who make the Dubai World Cup happen
“A lot of the horses that you hear about, read in the news, jockeys, trainers, all essen-tially come here and converge on the one day, so if you’re a racing nut it’s a great place to be,” he says. Stevenson has been here 12 years and says Dubai is …
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