Feb. 21 (UPI) –MBDA reports it has been contracted to supply the United Arab Emirates navy with Marte MK2/N anti-ship missiles. The number of missiles and contract details were not disclosed, but the weapons will be carried by the navy’s high-speed …
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Dubai expats keen to celebrate milestone year with vigour
Emmanuel Kamarianakis, Canadian Consul-General in Dubai, told Gulf News he is overwhelmed by the response from Canadian expats to this year’s historic anniversary judging by the turnout of hundreds at the launch of Canada 150 in Dubai on January 18 …
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Fire guts US mansion owned by UAE Embassy
A mansion in Fairfax County, Northern Virginia owned by the UAE embassy in the US went up in flames on Saturday morning, according to a Washington Post report. The report cited property records and two men who lived there in saying the home is owned by the …
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Dubai has plans for the world’s first rotating skyscraper where the views constantly change
However, right now it is unclear where the building will be located, so exactly what views of the incredible Dubai skyline will be on offer remain to be seen. Get the top travel news stories delivered straight to your inbox every weekday by signing up to …
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Dubai faces traffic snarls in rain, temperature dips to 12°C
Dubai: Dubai faced heavy traffic jams due to the rainfall that hit earlier on Tuesday morning as hazy weather continued over the UAE. The National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology (NCMS) reported rainfall across the city that covered all the routes …
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Abu Dhabi: Restaurants issued ultimatum on fire safety
Abu Dhabi: Repeat fire safety violations can result in the closure … and they must abide by all technical specifications and fire safety measures,” the official told Gulf News. “Regular inspections are carried out to ensure that all restaurants …
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UAE Set Its Sights on Mars: Plans to Colonize the Red Planet in 100 Years
The race to Mars has become more exciting as the United Arab Emirates decided to join the fray and announced its plan to colonize the red planet in 100 years. The century-long project, dubbed as “Mars 2117,” aims to establish the first inhabitable human …
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China's CNPC Buys Stake in $22 Billion Abu Dhabi Oil Venture
China National Petroleum Corp. bought a stake in Abu Dhabi’s largest oil concession as the Middle Eastern emirate with 6 percent of global crude reserves looks increasingly to Asia, its biggest market, for investment to raise output capacity. Asia will …
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The UAE's next ambitious project is to build a city on Mars
Stand on the observation deck of the world’s tallest building and you’ll find yourself gazing out over the UAE city of Dubai, a super-modern, gleaming metropolis built slap in the middle of a desert. The digital telescopes atop the 830-meter-tall Burj …
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Report stunt driving, urge Dubai Police
Dubai: Dubai Police urged people to report stunt drivers. The move follows after a video of stunt driving in Dubai went viral on social media. Brigadier Khalid Nasser Al Razooqi, General Director of Smart Services at Dubai Police, said the public can …
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China Wins Big With Stakes in $22 Billion Abu Dhabi Oil Deal
Chinese companies are big winners in the competition among foreign bidders for stakes in Abu Dhabi’s largest oil concession, snatching a combined 12 percent of the venture as the Middle Eastern emirate looks increasingly to Asia, its biggest market …
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Dubai mandatory health insurance deadline extended to March 31
Dubai: Dubai Government on Sunday issued a final deadline for mandatory health insurance and failure to honour this will result in fines, an official statement said. All employees and sponsors will have to pay fine if they fail to provide insurance …
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Dubai: Would-be home to world’s first rotating skyscraper
Dubai: Forget about rotating restaurants … continues to change and never look the same,” said Fisher in the footage. According to previous Gulf News reports, each apartment can be bought for $30 million (Dh110m) while the cost of the skyscraper …
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Dubai police reprimand skyscraper model
Dubai police have summoned a Russian model who posed for a video while dangling from a skyscraper to sign a pledge not to put her life in danger again. A video of the model, identified by local media as 23-year-old Viktoria Odintcova, went viral after she …
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Can Kerber Reclaim No.1 In Dubai? WTA Insider Analyzes First Premier 5 Of 2017
WTA Insider Courtney Nguyen | Top seed Angelique Kerber is in with a chance to wrest the No.1 ranking from Serena Williams; check out a full analysis of an exciting Dubai draw. DUBAI, UAE – The draw is out for the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships …
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Dubai welcomed 1.8 mn overnight visitors from India in 2016
access and policy enablers continue to be the facilitating levers that ensure Dubai remains price competitive and hugely attractive for a broad range of global travellers. SM RMT Stay updated on the go with Times of India News App. Click here to download …
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Dubai govt. extends mandatory insurance deadline
All employers and sponsors will have to pay fine if they fail to provide insurance to employees by March 31, 2017 and coverage for visitors by December 31, 2017, Gulf News quoted a new resolution issued by the Dubai Executive Council. The new Executive …
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