Busier residential market in fourth quarter, with Dubai Marina recording the most transactions – Chestertons There was a 30% increase in Dubai residential real estate transactions in the fourth quarter of 2016 compared to Q3, according to property agent …
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Smarter police patrols on Dubai roads
Dubai: Dubai Police will deploy 30 smart patrols on the roads and will have more smart cameras to tackle stolen cars, an official said on Sunday. People driving stolen vehicles or those driving recklessly will be tracked in a flash with next-generation sma …
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Dubai Municipality Launches 8th Car-Free Day Initiative
DUBAI, UAE, Feb. 5, 2017 /CNW/ – Dubai Municipality on Sunday launched the eighth “Car Free Day” with the participation of government, semi-government and private organizations and a number of dignitaries, including heads of government departments and …
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Dubai royalty is first woman pilot in Al Maktoum family
The youth of Dubai’s royal family are clearly reaching for the skies and beyond. A young woman in the Al Maktoum family earned a unique distinction earlier this month and became a trailblazer of sorts. Apparently, Dubai princess – Sheikha Latifa – isn’t …
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Dubai's Emaar to recover 265.89 million pounds for hotel fire insurance claim
DUBAI Dubai’s Emaar Properties EMAR.DU will recover 1.22 billion dirhams (265.89 million pounds) from an insurance claim for a fire that engulfed one of Dubai’s most prominent hotel skyscrapers on New Year’s Eve 2015, the developer said Monday. The luxury …
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Dubai crude cash spread to swap at three-month high on robust demand
Frontline cash Dubai crude rose to its highest against the same-month Dubai swap in over three months Monday as demand for medium, heavy sour crudes was expected to remain supported on the prospect of the OPEC output cuts could be more apparent to Asian …
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Mohammad approves UAE's new entry visa system
Abu Dhabi: A new entry visa system has been introduced to attract highly qualified professionals and brilliant minds to the country to vitalise its various sectors. The system was approved during Sunday’s Cabinet meeting chaired by His Highness Shaikh …
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Abu Dhabi Racing News: Tadhg O’Shea Wows the Crowd
The Group 3 Al Ruwais, over 1000m, was the feature at Abu Dhabi on Sunday evening and seven may have gone to post but, in reality, the only horse who ever really mattered was AF Maqayes. Trained by Ali Rashid Al Rayhi and a three-time course and distance …
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The snowman of Dubai! Thousands of locals take to sledging as BLIZZARDS hit the Gulf with up to 10cm of snow
Winds of between 75 and 80km per hour ripped across the UAE, causing a crane to topple over onto the main highway running through Dubai on Friday. One person was injured and three cars were destroyed in a fire sparked by the collapse of the crane …
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Dubai residents go car-free for eighth time
Dubai: Dubai’s eighth Car Free Day drive saw a vibrant start … in reducing the carbon emission and the effect on the environment,” Lootah told Gulf News. As announced earlier, Lootah said, the municipality will link the event with the Year of Giving …
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Abu Dhabi Horse Racing News: Tadhg O’Shea
The Group 3 Al Ruwais, over 1000m, is the highlight at Abu Dhabi Equestrian Club on Sunday, with a select field of seven set to face the starter, including AF Maqayes, the mount of UAE Champion Jockey, Tadhg O’Shea. Homebred by Khalid Khalifa Al Nabooda …
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UAE Condemns Louvre Attack, Pledges Support to France
The United Arab Emirates has condemned an attack in Paris’ Louvre museum where a machete-wielding assailant shouting “Allahu Akbar!” was shot by soldiers, but offered no comment about his possible connection to the UAE. French authorities say that Friday’s …
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UAE condemns attack at the Louvre, pledges support to France
PARIS – The United Arab Emirates has condemned an attack in Paris’ Louvre museum where a machete-wielding assailant shouting “Allahu Akbar!” was shot by soldiers, but offered no comment about his possible connection to the UAE. French authorities say …
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Child rapist, 50, who fled the UK before his trial was caught when police tracked him down to Abu Dhabi after he posted pictures of himself in the city on social media
A child rapist who fled the UK before his trial was caught by police who tracked him down to Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates after he posted pictures of himself in the city on social media. Muhamed Avais, 50, fled the UK a day before he was due to stand …
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Tiger Woods withdraws from the Dubai Desert Classic
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Tiger Woods withdrew from the Dubai Desert Classic on Friday with back spasms after shooting an opening-round 77 a day earlier, marking another frustrating start to his return to golf from a lengthy injury layoff. Woods …
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Construction crane collapses onto highway in Dubai
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – A construction crane has collapsed during high winds on the main highway running through Dubai, disrupting traffic in the heart of the Mideast’s commercial hub. The official Dubai Media Office said the crane toppled onto …
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Dubai Desert Classic suspended by strong wind
Shortly after Tiger Woods withdrew Friday, the Dubai Desert Classic was hit by strong winds that brought down some trees and forced the second round to be suspended. Martin Kaymer and Rafael Cabrera-Bello, tied at 4 under after both shooting 69s …
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