EITC’s license term is for over five years, granting it full rights to ownership, management and operation of the brand in the UAE, Sultan said at a news conference in Dubai. An EITC spokesman told Reuters the license was bought from the Virgin Group.
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Dubai embraces the best of British with the opening of Dukes Hotel
A little more than a century later, its first international outpost is set to open officially next month in two gleaming towers on an artificial island in Dubai. Palm Jumeirah’s man-made brashness may be the antithesis of Mayfair’s old-school elegance …
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Russian women stage racy mannequin challenge outside Dubai hotel after management complains about being tagged in raunchy social media posts
The Waldorf Astoria Dubai Palm Jumeirah, on the famous man-made palm islands off the UAE resort city of Dubai, was annoyed at being geo-tagged in social media posts after a group of women stayed there. Hotel management complained that some of the pictures …
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UAE's EITC to launch Virgin Mobile brand in country
will launch Virgin Mobile as a new brand in the UAE, EITC’s chief executive Osman Sultan said on Tuesday. EITC will have full ownership, management and operation of the Virgin Mobile brand in the country, Sultan told a news conference. Virgin Mobile will …
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UAE, Italy cooperation spotlighted
Abu Dhabi, Jan. 30 (BNA): Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and United Arab Emirates Armed Forces Deputy Supreme Commander Shaikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan received Italian Foreign Minister Angelino Alfano, currently on visit to the UAE to take part in the first …
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Dubai rules Miss Universe catwalk in Manila
who set up his eponymous label in 2003 in Dubai. “She didn’t really get a chance to enjoy her walk when she was crowned in 2015 due to the pandemonium,” Cinco tells Gulf News tabloid!. Wurtzbach’s infamous coronation, when host Steve Harvey wrongly …
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Abu Dhabi: Sun, sea, lots of sand, and much more
You may not immediately think a Middle Eastern holiday is for you, but there are plenty of good reasons to add Abu Dhabi to your list. Qasr Al Sarab by Anantara in Abu Dhabi. You may not immediately think a Middle Eastern holiday is for you, but there are …
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Shaikh Mohammad surprises Dubai diners
Dubai: Diners at the Madinat Jumeirah were in for a pleasant surprise over the weekend, as the ruler of Dubai unexpectedly popped up into the neighbourhood. His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE …
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US embassy in UAE suspends issuing visas to citizens of 7 countries
Dubai: Gulf News contacted US Embassy and consulate in Abu Dhabi and Dubai respectively on Sunday for comment but officials couldn’t be reached by press time. On its twitter account, US Mission to UAE officials tweeted on Sunday that it is suspending the …
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UAE to grant Russian visitors visas on arrival
DUBAI The United Arab Emirates will offer Russian visitors visas on arrival in the country in a bid to boost tourism and trade, state news agency WAM reported on Sunday. Prime Minister and ruler of Dubai Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum has approved a …
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UAE and India have a shared history and a shared future: paper
A UAE newspaper has said that the three-day visit of His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, to New Delhi, has come to an end, but the relationship between the UAE and …
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UAE to grant Russian travelers visas on arrival
UAE state news agency WAM reported. Under the decree approved by Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Russian citizens are granted an entry visa for 30 days for the first time, renewable one time only …
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Republic Day 2017: UAE Soldiers Lead March At Parade On Rajpath
As India celebrated its 68th Republic Day, soldiers of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) led the parade at Rajpath, the ceremonial road where President Pranab Mukherjee, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan …
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Abu Dhabi financial center, Mauritius counterpart agree to boost cooperation
United Arab Emirates (UAE) state news agency WAM reported. The two sides signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen regulatory cooperation, facilitate joint collaboration and exchange of information. “We are pleased to continue our efforts in …
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Abu Dhabi Pet Festival to raise awareness on animal welfare
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Pet Festival will be held on February 3 from 2pm to 10pm at du Arena in Yas Island. The festival’s third edition will celebrate pets with a variety of entertaining competitions and demonstrations, and will host the fifth …
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Abu Dhabi to set up court for non-Muslims to strengthen culture of tolerance
Abu Dhabi will set up a court for non-Muslims to strengthen the culture of tolerance and acceptance of other communities and ensure access to services for all segments of the society, a media report said. Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime …
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Festival inspires for more Emirati-Indian events
told Gulf News. “This inspires us to say that this is just a beginning only in our efforts to further strengthen the people-to-people relations between the UAE and India. Abu Dhabi community can expect more events and activities in this direction in …
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