As part of UAE Innovation Month, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has launched a comprehensive new digital initiative which will act as a ‘one-stop’ reference for all cultural information for the emirate of Abu Dhabi.
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Abu Dhabi’s Iron, Steel, Copper Trade Hits AED22 Billion In 2017
Abu Dhabi’s trade in iron, steel and copper in 2017 amounted to AED22 billion, a growth of around 4 percent from AED21.16 billion in 2016, accounting for 13.7 percent of the emirate’s total non-oil merchandise in 2017, which was valued at AED160 billion.
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Sharjah Police probing torture of 3-year-old boy
The Sharjah Police are investigating a case of a 3-year-old Emirati boy, who was allegedly tortured. His mother brought him to the hospital claiming he fell at home while playing. The police have detained a 27-year-old Emirati man for questioning.
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Dubai closes case on Indian actress, calls death an accident
“The case has now been closed,” the state-run Dubai Media office tweeted. Her family has been given permission to take her body back to India, officials said. Her death has been front-page news in India, where Bollywood stars command an almost mythical status.
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Dubai investigators say Indian actress Sridevi accidentally drowned, close case
The case has now been closed. — Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) February 27, 2018 Her death has been front-page news in India, where Bollywood stars command an almost mythical status. Fans have been gathering in front of the Mumbai home of her …
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Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi’s Gotham City Set to Thrill Guests
World™ Abu Dhabi, the world’s first-ever Warner Bros. branded indoor theme park, has unveiled details about one of its most anticipated lands, Gotham City. To view the Multimedia News Release, please click: https://www.multivu.com/players/uk/8279351 …
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Sharjah, where cricket blossomed in the desert
Sharjah: As the third edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL) shifts to Sharjah from Wednesday, Gulf News takes you down memory lane to where it all started in the UAE — the historic Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The stadium is not just any other cricket …
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Sharjah Museums Authority introduces culture app
All the information you need is available in this app, including news about the latest international exhibitions taking place across Sharjah, fascinating cultural workshops, or the opening times of your favourite museum.” “The launch of this new app shows …
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Top 7 mistakes that Abu Dhabi taxi drivers make
Abu Dhabi: Taxi drivers are somewhat notorious on UAE roads, with mistakes ranging from reckless driving and talking on the phone, to sudden swerving and abrupt parking. While the issue of errant drivers have been addressed, with taxi drivers threatened …
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Column: Guardiola democracy calls put focus on UAE ownership
Abu Dhabi has succeeded in wrapping its soccer project with glossy … The more Guardiola turns the news conference stage into a political pulpit, the more he opens himself up to scrutiny about the politics of the City owner. It’s a moral maze Guardiola …
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Founder’s Memorial opens in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: The Founder’s Memorial, a permanent national tribute commemorating Shaikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, was inaugurated in an official ceremony at the Abu Dhabi Corniche on Monday under the directives of President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin …
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Sharjah Film Platform launches in the UAE
Sharjah Art Foundation has renewed its commitment to filmmaking with a new initiative titled Sharjah Film Platform (SFP). The annual programme will offer production grants, workshops, discussions, film screenings and filmmaking awards. The SFP has also …
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Kelderman rides onto final Abu Dhabi Tour podium
With a strong time trial in the penultimate stage of the Abu Dhabi Tour, Wilco Kelderman placed himself in contention for overall victory. Fifth place on the summit finish at Jebel Hafeet was an even better ride from the Dutchman though as he lifted …
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Dubai police: Bollywood’s Sridevi drowned in hotel bathtub
The 54-year-old Bollywood actress died late on Saturday while on a visit to Dubai. News reports in India had quoted her brother-in-law Sanjay Kapoor as saying the actress died of a cardiac arrest. In a tweet, the Dubai police said on Monday that her death …
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Yemen minister accuses UAE of trying to fragment his country
CAIRO – A Yemeni minister has accused the United Arab Emirates of trying to fragment his country by creating separate “regional and tribal armies” in the south. Yemen has been engulfed in a civil war since 2015, with a Saudi-led coalition that includes …
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Abu Dhabi Tour: Stage 5 highlights – Video
“As long as I continue winning, I will continue riding,” Valverde said. “I don’t know if I’m the best rider in the world, but I’m a rider who wins big races and is always up there.” Race leader at the start of the stage, Rohan Dennis (BMC), had already …
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Valverde continues comeback with Abu Dhabi win
Photo: Tim De Waele/Getty Images ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates (VN) — Spaniard Alejandro Valverde (Movistar) continued his unbelievable comeback since fracturing his leg in the Tour de France with the Abu Dhabi Tour’s summit stage and overall title …
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