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16th Annual Family Forum Kicks off in Sharjah
Themed “By Morality, Nations are Built,” the Family Forum will run until 15 February. She pointed to the role of the Family Development Centres, as well as Sharjah’s Family Guidance Centre, in setting up the first Family Court in the UAE. She also …
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Indian media scrambles after being called out on fake news clip on UAE
Several media outlets across India are scrambling to control the damage after falsely attributing a two-year-old viral video where an Emirati columnist says “Jai Siya Ram” to His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi …
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Dubai has proven to be one of world’s biggest sporting hubs: HE Saeed Hareb
DUBAI: The Dubai Tour cycling has developed into one of the premier sporting events in the city of Dubai, and while the UCI has been actively involved in this progress, there is another particular sporting body that deserves to be lauded, if not more, then …
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First Chinese Spring Festival parade in Dubai on Friday
Dubai: More than 1,000 Chinese expatriates in Dubai will usher in the Chinese New Year this Friday in the first and largest grand parade in the Middle East, showcasing their culture and traditions at City Walk. The Chinese New Year begins on Friday, as per …
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Fresh twist for UAE diners as oysters thrive in warm waters
FUJAIRAH, United Arab Emirates – The waters of the Persian Gulf have long been home to pearl oysters, providing a valuable mainstay to the Arab tribes that subsisted off its trade before the discovery of oil pumped new life into the Arabian Peninsula.
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Sharjah as Guest of Honour at New Delhi World Book Fair 2019
Sharjah’s efforts in promoting literature, the arts, intercultural appreciation, reading and knowledge sharing in the region and beyond have been recognised as the ‘Guest of Honour’ at the 2019 New Delhi World Book Fair, NDWBF. Sharjah will be …
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Abu Dhabi Markets Watchdog Mulls Crypto Exchange Regulations
The news comes just a week after the United Arab Emirates’ securities regulator issued a warning to residents on the risk of investing in token-based fundraising activities. Abu Dhabi image via Shutterstock
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Abu Dhabi International Airport to Offer Flight Updates via Twitter and Facebook
Twitter users travelling to and from Abu Dhabi International Airport can now receive real time flight updates to their Twitter and Facebook accounts, thanks to a new service called BizTweet launched this week by Abu Dhabi Airports. Abu Dhabi Airports …
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Abu Dhabi temple construction to begin during Modi’s visit
The groundbreaking ceremony is set to start at around 10am on Sunday, a top Indian diplomat told Gulf News. The construction of the temple commences during the visit of the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the UAE. The Abu Dhabi government has …
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India’s Modi in UAE to Boost Ties With Gulf Arab States
India’s cultural and economic influence on the UAE is so great that Dubai’s daily English newspaper, Gulf News, created a video on its website titled: “How Indian is the UAE?” The video explains that, for example, the UAE used Indian rupees before the …
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UAE welcomes India’s Modi ahead of World Government Summit
The UAE and India are expected to sign various agreements and a memoranda of understanding, reported Gulf News. In an interview with the Indian Ambassador to the UAE, Navdeep Singh Suri, he said that there will be new areas of cooperation and engagements …
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PM: India’s ties with UAE much more than that of buyer-seller
Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said India’s relations with the UAE was much more than that of a buyer and a seller as he hailed the country’s growing ties with the Gulf countries as “deep, broad and vibrant.” Addressing the members of the …
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United Arab Emirates shares lower at close of trade; DFM General down 0.15%
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 lost 0.15% to hit a new 6 …
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Dubai opens world’s tallest hotel, again: Gleaming gold 75-storey Gevora Hotel stands a quarter of a MILE tall
The gleaming gold 75-storey Gevora Hotel towers above the Dubai skyline, standing at 1,168 feet (356m), or nearly a quarter of a mile, tall. The new record-holder is within sight of its predecessor, Dubai’s JW Mariott Marquis, whose record it has …
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Dubai opens world’s tallest hotel, again
Dubai (AFP) – Gulf metropolis Dubai, on its never-ending quest to break records, announced the opening of the “world’s new tallest hotel” Sunday, pipping another towering landmark in the city for the title. The gleaming gold 75-storey Gevora Hotel stands …
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Dubai Land Department appoints Century 21 to promote real estate in US
Dubai Land Department (DLD) has signed a partnership agreement with Aqari Global Ltd ‘Century 21’ United Arab Emirates to promote real estate in the US. His Excellency Sultan Butti bin Mejren, Director General of DLD, commented on the partnership …
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