Dubai mall blackout pic.twitter.com/FsfFy8Czjl— Hussam (@_Hussam_ … It was not immediately clear what caused the power failure. Gulf News has contacted Emaar, the mall owner, but there’s no immediate reaction from the mall operator.
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Travel News: Travel Abu Dhabi: Arabian Travel Market
Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) is leading its largest ever delegation to the Arabian Travel Market (ATM) later this month to capitalise and increase on the record numbers of guest arrivals into the emirate. While there has been a …
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A holiday for the filthy rich: The villas in Dubai that might clean you out… they come with bathtubs worth $1MILLION
The much-anticipated XXII Carat villa complex on the celebrity-peppered Palm Jumeriah in Dubai boasts some of the most expensive bathrooms in the world. Set to open later in the year, each of the 22 properties comes complete with deep tubs carved out of …
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UAE most efficient in plugging water leaks
Dubai: The UAE has some of the most efficient freshwater infrastructure networks among Gulf countries to guard against costly leaks, according to a new white paper by global consulting firm Frost & Sullivan. Stopping leaks from underground water mains that …
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The holiday villas in Dubai that might clean you out… they come with bathtubs worth $1MILLION
The much-anticipated XXII Carat villa complex on the celebrity-peppered Palm Jumeriah in Dubai boasts some of the most expensive bathrooms in the world. Set to open later in the year, each of the 22 properties comes complete with deep tubs carved out of …
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Build more automated parking facilities in Dubai, say experts
Dubai: Automation of parking along with increasing the use of … gained much popularity despite its obvious success in reducing congestion. Speaking to Gulf News on the sidelines of the summit, Zarak Ali, director of Massa Global, the operators of the …
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UAE: Iranian interference cause of tension in region
New York: The UAE has called for the resolution of conflicts in Syria and Yemen and said Iranian interference continues to cause tension and instability in the region. Jamal Al Musharakh, deputy permanent representative of the UAE to the United Nations …
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Watch: Dubai’s EZ10 driverless shuttle
Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has unveiled a video showing the driverless electric shuttle named the EZ10 in action. In a video posted to social media, the Smart Autonomous Vehicle can be seen ferrying passengers through Dubai, part of a …
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Abu Dhabi ISIS case: Delhi court to issue order on plea by accused
New Delhi [India], Apr 21 (ANI): The Patiala House Court on Friday is likely to issue the order on the application filed by the two accused pleading guilty in the Abu Dhabi ISIS case. Earlier on March 29, two out of the three accused involved in the Abu …
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UAE Girls travel to Manchester United following duFC Challenge win
Dubai’s youth female champions the match between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford last Sunday. The duFC’s UAE Girls Challenge winning team from Go Pro Sports were given the trip to Old Trafford last weekend, where they participated in a …
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Long weekend in UAE fuels staycation boom
A number of hoteliers from Dubai to Abu Dhabi told Gulf News that their properties will be 75 per cent to 100 per cent full over the next three days, with a significant number of guests coming from across the emirates. Huge bookings have also been secured …
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Dubai Police clarify 'forgiveness card' that went viral
Dubai: “Dear driver, we are sorry the radar caught you speeding. Despite violating the traffic law, we will not issue [you] a traffic ticket.” A card with those words and the Dubai Police logo went viral on social media. But Dubai Police clarified that …
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UAE temperature to cool down until Saturday
Dubai: If you’re planning on having a barbeque or a picnic, this weekend would be the best time to have one as the temperature this weekend will be a lot cooler. The National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology (NCMS) on Thursday expects the mercury to …
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Abu Dhabi's Taqa Seeking to Sell Energy Assets in North America
Abu Dhabi National Energy Co., the government-run company known as Taqa, is generating cash from overseas oil and natural gas operations and wants to sell some higher-cost wells in North America after reporting a record $5.2 billion loss last year.
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Seven public markets for Abu Dhabi suburbs
Abu Dhabi: Seven new public markets will soon be built in the capital’s suburbs in order to offer access to a range of facilities for residential neighbourhoods, the Municipality of Abu Dhabi City announced today (April 19). The projects, which are on …
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Emirates trims US flights after Trump administration curbs
The decision by the Dubai government-owned carrier is the strongest sign yet that the new measures imposed on U.S.-bound travelers from the Mideast are taking a financial toll on fast-growing Gulf carriers that have expanded rapidly in the United States.
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Abu Dhabi Awards: your turn to do a good deed
Abu Dhabi: Your neighbour, sibling or old teacher could be the recipient of the next Abu Dhabi Award provided they have done something selfless and productive for the emirate. All you have to do is nominate the person. Speaking at the launch of this year …
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