the official Emirates news agency, citing the General Command of the Abu Dhabi Police. Colonel Ahmed Al Shehhi, deputy director of the Traffic and Patrols Department at the Abu Dhabi Police, said that the improvement in the levels of traffic safety in the …
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Dubai Aquarium big screen breaks Guinness records
Dubai: The world’s largest organic light-emitting diode (OLED) screen fastened above the front facade of Dubai Aquarium and Underwater Zoo at The Dubai Mall has been recognised by Guinness World Records, said Emaar Entertainment on Wednesday. In a city …
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Abu Dhabi plastics sector creates $55bn funding
the Emirates official news agency. “Among its multifaceted strategic objectives, Abu Dhabi Economic Vision 2030 lays a special focus on non-oil sectors as part of the economic diversification programme which is premised to ensure a sustainable development …
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Closed emigration agency has been promising refunds since June
Abu Dhabi: The emigration service agency in the capital … during the past few months over its failure to deliver results on time. The clients told Gulf News on Wednesday that they had been visiting the office several times to collect the promised …
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UAE says measures against Qatar do not violate WTO agreements
“The sanctions imposed by the UAE, Saudi Arabia and Bahrain did not contradict the agreements of the WTO,” UAE state news agency WAM quoted Juma Mohammed al-Kait, an assistant undersecretary in the Economy Ministry, as saying late on Tuesday. In what …
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Henna crowns for cancer patients in UAE
ABU DHABI: When cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy start to lose hair, it can cause a dent in their self-esteem. A Sri Lankan henna artist in Abu Dhabi is helping them regain their confidence by adornng their heads with beautiful henna crowns.
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15 killed in Dubai heavy truck accidents so far
Road accidents, involving heavy trucks, have claimed 15 lives in 14 accidents during the first half of 2017 in Dubai due to the violation of heavy truck timings. According to Col Essam Ibrahim Al Aour, Director of Traffic Services at Dubai Police …
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Abu Dhabi Ports signs $300m investment agreement with China
Browse Splash 24/7 for more maritime and shipping news. [cat_name] => Ports and Logistics [category_nicename] => ports-and-logistics [category_parent] => 54 ) ) Abu Dhabi Ports has signed an investment cooperation agreement with China’s Jiangsu province …
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Closure of emigration consultancy office raises suspicion
The victims said they have registered a complaint with the Financial Prosecution of Abu Dhabi Judicial Department on Sunday. A copy of the complaint obtained by Gulf News said that 10 Asians have been cheated by the Abu Dhabi-based company represented by …
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Abu Dhabi hotel guest arrivals up 30pc in June
the Emirates official news agency. Saif Saeed Ghobash, director-general of Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi), said: “I am pleased to say that we are on track to achieve our forecast guest arrivals growth for the year, and we are well …
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1MDB misses deadline for $820m payment to Abu Dhabi fund
Beleaguered state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) yesterday failed to make a US$602.725 million (S$820 million) payment owed to Abu Dhabi’s state investor … monetising investment fund units. The news yesterday followed a string of negative …
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1 of 4 suspected Sydney Islamic airline plotters released
Safety is the airline’s number one priority.” The Abu Dhabi-based carrier refused to elaborate on its role in the probe or confirm whether one of its planes was targeted. Etihad operates direct flights to four Australian cities: Brisbane, Melbourne …
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Doctors find 21 magnets in baby’s stomach in Abu Dhabi
A hospital in Abu Dhabi has successfully removed 21 magnets from the stomach of a 23-month-old baby. Tawam Hospital in Al Ain City, Abu Dhabi, removed the magnets after they triggered eight gastrointestinal perforations and four aortoenteric fistulas …
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Man freed after airline plot arrest shocked to be questioned
Etihad’s hub in Abu Dhabi is 130 kilometers (80 miles) from Dubai’s main airport, the world’s busiest for international flights. Dubai-based Emirates, the largest Mideast carrier, said it was cooperating on the additional security procedures but did not …
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Afghan Taliban: Qatar Plays Major Role in Peace Talks
The Taliban official’s comments on Tuesday come as a series of leaked emails from UAE diplomats suggest the Emirati foreign minister was disappointed that US officials had chosen Doha over Abu Dhabi to host the office. The June 2013 opening of the …
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UAE’s Etihad working with Australia in plane plot probe
The United Arab Emirates’ national airline said on Tuesday that it is working with Australian police in their investigation into an attempted airplane attack, suggesting it may have been a potential target. Australian authorities have said they thwarted a …
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UAE firm denies discrimination in hiring
Dubai: An events company in the UAE has denied posting discriminatory … You cannot view this page again,” the message sent to Hillal reads. Contacted by Gulf News, Hillal said she found the hiring agency rather offensive and racist towards Filipinos …
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