Dubai: Dubai Police have helped a special needs boy who locked himself inside a bathroom reportedly due to his emotional situation, police said. Brigadier Kamil Butti Al Suwaidi, director-general of the Department of Operation Affairs, said they received a …
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Afridi helps release Pakistani prisoners in Dubai
Dubai: Famous Pakistani cricket star Shahid Afridi cooperated with Dubai Police to release 30 Pakistani prisoners in Dubai after paying off their financial dues. The former captain of the Pakistan cricket team tweeted: “By grace of Allah, we are …
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Burj Khalifa glows with Tricolour to mark India's Republic Day
#India pic.twitter.com/p8gfl1mr9X — Burj Khalifa (@BurjKhalifa) January 25, 2017 The LED shows were held thrice and will be repeated on Thursday along with complimenting Dubai Fountain shows. “The visual expression of the tri-colors underlined the …
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Dubai to get first floating houses, made in Finland and shipped by sea
A swanky new waterfront development in Dubai will feature the UAE’s first floating houses, plus restaurants and a yacht club that also bob on the waves – all made in a factory in Finland and “sailed” to the Gulf later this year. Finnish firm …
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Dubai Financial Market : Deyaar upbeat despite fall in profits
The Dubai developer Deyaar says it is “cautiously optimistic” about the year ahead despite reporting a 25.8% decline in profits for 2016. The company said it made a net profit of AED 216 million last year, compared to AED 291 million in 2015 …
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ABB inaugurates 315 KW solar power plant in Dubai
The plant, located at the ABB offices in Dubai, is one of the largest of its kind in the region ABB’s new 315 kilowatt (kW) solar power plant, one of the largest of its kind in the region, was inaugurated by Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai …
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The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi arrives as the guest of honour for India's 68th Republic Day celebrations
The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and deputy supreme commander of the armed forces of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived on an official visit to India on Tuesday afternoon. The Crown Prince who will be the Chief Guest for …
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UAE’s judicial system, police services ranked best in region
Dubai: The UAE is ranked first in the Arab world and among top 25 countries around the world in 2017 for the efficiency of its judicial system. The National Agenda Index pointed out that the UAE achieved those ranks in the ‘Ease of doing business …
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UAE investments in India likely to go up
manufacturing and energy sectors due to the visit of Abu Dhabi Crown Prince,” Gary Dugan, chief investment officer at Emirates NBD, told Gulf News. He said India has been focusing on developing its manufacturing sector through Make in India initiative …
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UAE contingent to lead Republic Day parade in India
New Delhi: A contingent of 179 UAE soldiers will lead the Indian Republic Day parade this year. The UAE has sent 195 soldiers, 15 officers and 15 support staff. Of these, 144 soldiers and 35 band members will be part of the parade, said Maj Gen Rajesh …
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Dubai airport named world's busiest international airport
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Dubai remains home to the world’s busiest international airport after seeing 83.6 million passengers in 2016. However, the figures released on Tuesday by Dubai International Airport fall short of an estimate of 85 million …
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'Emirati troops march in India shows UAE’s love for peace'
it will symbolise the UAE’s trust in India and “our global image as a peace-loving nation,” a former defence official told Gulf News on Monday. “The march will reflect the UAE’s love towards India as way of giving back [for what India gave to the …
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Dubai investigating disabled centre over Kim Kardashian visit
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A state-owned newspaper in Dubai is reporting that authorities are investigating a centre for the disabled after it hosted and publicized a visit by Kim Kardashian West. A story in Tuesday’s edition of Emarat Al Youm says the …
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UAE ranked as world’s most Muslim-friendly destination
Dubai: The UAE is the world’s best place for Muslim tourists, ahead of Malaysia and Turkey, according to new think tank data. Data revealed in the 2016-2017 Global Islamic Economy Report, measured the level of facilities that are Halal — permitted in …
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Dubai firefighters reach new heights as they use JETPACKS to beat the traffic and put out blazes
Firefighters in Dubai are set to become even more like superheros with the introduction of jetpacks. Dubai Civil Defence recently launched the Dolphin, a jetski equipped with a jetpack and fire hose which will allow firefighters easy access to fires on …
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Dubai launches Dolphin water jetpack system for firefighting from the air
Dubai is now taking firefighting techniques to new heights — literally. Further cementing its reputation as one of the world’s most technologically advanced cities, Dubai has invested in water jetpack systems for firefighting. A video released by the …
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Abu Dhabi win caps career turnaround for Fleetwood
On Sunday, the 26-year-old Fleetwood topped what could be the strongest field of the year on the European Tour to win the Abu Dhabi HSBC Championship by a shot. His swing held up in the most trying of circumstances in the final round, with major champions …
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