Abu Dhabi: Rajan Koickal has been residing in Abu Dhabi for over … Abu Dhabi from a barren desert into a “paradise”. In an interview with Gulf News, Koickal spoke about the country which has showered bounties on him. “I am still working here …
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‘We had the first jewellery shop in Bur Dubai’
Dubai: Long-term Indian expat Suresh L … I didn’t have a separate passport and my name was entered in my mother’s passport,” Shaholia told Gulf News. His father, Laxmichand Mohanlal Shaholia, who had come from the western Indian state of Gujarat …
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Dubai Customs, Japanese partners reaffirm efforts to combat counterfeit goods
The UAE is among the top countries protecting intellectual property and fighting piracy, said Yousuf Ozair Mubarak, Director of Dubai Customs’ IPR Department. As part of its efforts to boost UAE trade and enhance protection of trademarks through …
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Sharjah Ruler inaugurates new premises for Emiri Guard
Sharjah: His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, on Thursday unveiled a plaque, marking the official inauguration of the new building of the General Directorate of the Emiri Guard. Shaikh Sultan …
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Shaikh Zayed Heritage Festival opens in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: The Shaikh Zayed Heritage Festival, which opened to public on Friday, and will coincide with the Year of Zayed in 2018, showcases the local and global legacy of the late Shaikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan. Thousands of visitors from all walks of …
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Google marks 46th UAE National Day with doodle
The UAE plans to build a new city on Mars, too, which international news organisations like The Washington Post have lauded as a “practical” option. The UAE’s has institutionalised the pursuit of tolerance and set the happiness of its people as a measure …
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Abu Dhabi GP3 test: Kari fastest again on day two for MP Motorsport
Niko Kari topped the times for MP Motorsport on the second day of GP3’s post-season test in Abu Dhabi. Kari – who was also quickest on the opening day of the test on Thursday – was again the only driver to set a lap time in the 1m54-second bracket.
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UAE National Day: Shaping the future today
Dubai is already home to the world’s first fully-functional … The island was recently in the news for two reasons: it will soon welcome luxury cruise ships as the only dedicated cruise stopover beach in the region, while archaeologists at a dig site …
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UAE becomes first Arab country to win Category B membership of International Maritime Organisation
Abu Dhabi: The UAE has now become the first Arab nation to win Category B membership of the International Maritime Organization (IMO) Council. The win was the triumphant result of an election that included nominees from 11 leading countries in the …
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Promoting unity, healthy living and development of the UAE
Abu Dhabi: Ahead of the 46th UAE National Day celebrations … innovation and supporting social groups. Speaking to Gulf News, Alanoud Al Mahdi, Vice-President of the Executive Committee of Al Bayt Miwathid Association, said, “Any person who contributes …
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My twenty-two months of ‘hell’ in a Dubai prison
Recently when Dubai has been in the news, it has not been for bargains or top tanning tips. This week a young British expat, Asa Hutchinson, was said to be facing jail in Dubai after witnessing a fight. There were more headlines about Jamie Harron …
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Asa Hutchinson ‘faces jail’ in Dubai after witnessing fight in hotel lobby
There is so much on the news about the way they treat British visitors, but Asa was having a great time… She is a quiet, sensible girl and really is the last person to start any trouble.” Hutchinson is being represented by Detained in Dubai …
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Dubai and Expo 2020
On the occasion of the UAE’s 46th National Day celebrations, the Emirates News Agency, WAM, has compiled a series of … On 15th January, 2017, Expo 2020 Dubai delivered the first public roll-out of its US$100 million Expo Live programme to help fund …
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Briton Asa Hutchinson ‘faces jail’ in Dubai over hotel selfie fight
According to Detained in Dubai, the Swedish man discovered Miss Hutchinson was … a war crimes suspect “took poison” when his 20-year sentence was upheld. Showbiz News: Stormzy swept to victory with three gongs at the 2017 MOBO Awards – where Labour …
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SAfrica, England, Fiji, NZ win Dubai 7s pools on day one
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Defending champion South Africa warmed up for the Dubai Sevens rugby quarterfinals with three wins of increasing potency on Friday. England, Fiji and New Zealand also topped their pools with three out of three in the opening …
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Dubai WTC receives 3M visitors in 2016
DUBAI – Did you visit the Dubai World Trade Center last year … In statements to the Emirates News Agency, Mahir Abdulkarim Julfar, Vice President, DWTC, said that more than 51,000 exhibitors, 70 of whom represent global entities, participated in …
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‘UAE 46th National Day a milestone of glory’
“The UAE National Day is observed every year to remind us of the greatest story of building a state by the country’s founding fathers. “This day, 46 years ago, the UAE flag of pride and honour first flew on the mast of the Union House in Duba
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