with the support of the Qatari government and Qatari charities, confessed a former member of the organisation, during an interview broadcasted by local TV channels on Friday, UAE News Agency (WAM) reported.
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UAE strongly condemns deadly checkpoint attack in Egypt
UAE state news agency WAM reported. “The UAE expresses its deep condemnation of the criminal acts and its principled and permanent rejection of all forms of violence and terrorism,” the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said in …
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UAE temperature hits 50°C, scattered rainfall likely
Winds will be light to moderate in general, freshening at times over some areas, causing blowing dust and sand over some exposed areas. Relative humidity will increase during night and early morning over some coastal and internal areas, with a chance of …
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UAE warns residents against use of ‘laughter gas’
Police take quick action In a quick response to the circular issued by the Ministry of Health and Prevention, the Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman Police instructed its anti-narcotic departments to monitor the spread of this drug among youths. Brigadier Saif Al …
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Abu Dhabi commuters call for more shaded bus stops
Abu Dhabi: Forced to brave the sweltering summer heat, bus commuters in Abu Dhabi are calling for more air-conditioned shelters, or at least shaded bus stops. In 2012, the Department of Municipal Affairs and Transport (DMAT) announced that it would build …
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UAE says it is headed for ‘long estrangement’ with Qatar
DUBAI (Reuters) – There will be no quick end to the row between Qatar and the four states boycotting it including the United Arab Emirates, the UAE minister of state for foreign affairs wrote on his official Twitter account on Friday. “We are headed for a …
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Medics in pink: Dubai launches women-only ambulances
Four women in pink remain on standby 12 hours a day, seven days a week, to come to the aid of their “sisters” in the Gulf emirate of Dubai. The four — two medics and two drivers — are leading a pilot project for a women-only pink ambulance service that …
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Dubai Miracle Garden: world’s largest natural flower garden
(CNN) — The Dubai Miracle Garden is certainly aptly named considering … Rahhal, the man behind the attraction, told NBC News. “I hope people will understand that this country is not only for extremes in concrete and steel. “This country is given …
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Now, pass through Sharjah immigration in 20 seconds
Sharjah: Now, flying out of Sharjah International Airport has … now they pass through the smart system in less than 20 seconds,” Al Midfa told Gulf News, during the launch. As many as 16 Smart Gates have been installed at the airport’s passport …
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British newspaper editor ‘admits he accidentally killed wife by throwing a hammer at her in their Dubai home’
Francis Matthew, the editor-at-large of the Gulf News newspaper, has been charged with murder after admitting to detectives that he killed his wife Jane, 62, during a row at their coastal Dubai house last week, authorities said. The death of Mrs Matthew …
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Sharjah – A City That Made Reading a Lifestyle
The story of Sharjah’s momentous cultural experience began more than four decades ago, inspired by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, who realised the great value of …
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Lower Sharjah rents a boon for tenants
The growth in supply of affordable properties in Dubai and flexibility by landlords on rental terms is exerting pressure on house rents in Sharjah. Tenants, who were earlier priced out of Dubai, can now consider moving back to the emirate. They are also …
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Dubai: UK journalist charged with wife’s murder
A British journalist at a newspaper in Dubai has been charged with murdering his wife, the emirate’s government says. Francis Matthew, editor-at-large of Gulf News, was arrested after his wife Jane Matthew, 62, died on 4 July. The Government of Dubai’s …
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British expat, 60, who told police his wife was murdered by burglars ‘confesses that he killed her by throwing a HAMMER at her during a row at their home in Dubai’
A British newspaper executive has confessed to killing his wife by throwing a hammer at her during a row, authorities in Dubai said yesterday. Francis Matthew, editor-at-large of the Gulf News, called police last Tuesday, claiming his 62-year-old wife Jane …
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UAE’s main state oil company eyes partnerships, share float
The United Arab Emirates’ main state oil company said on Monday that it is seeking to create joint ventures with international investors and is considering floating shares in some of its businesses in an effort to raise billions of dollars. The Abu Dhabi …
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Abu Dhabi’s Oil Producer May Sell Shares in Units to Expand
Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. may sell minority stakes in some of its service units and will seek international partners as the producer of most of the crude in the United Arab Emirates seeks to boost growth and expand operations. The company known as Adnoc …
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Blaze hits Dubai apartment building
Dubai: A fire erupted at a residential building in the Al Muraqabbat area of Dubai on Sunday. Dozens of families were evacuated from the four-storey building when the fire broke out at 3.16pm. The blaze was brought under control by Dubai civil defence at 3 …
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