Abu Dhabi will host a one-day Blockchain Conference that brings … as well as a constant stream of news plus coverage from attending some of the most prominent events within the sector.
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Ahmad Zeidan: Family hope for student’s UAE jail release
The family of a British student jailed in the United Arab Emirates are hoping for his release after his sentence was reduced from nine years to seven. Ahmad Zeidan was jailed in 2014 after 0.04g of cocaine was found in a car in which he was a passenger.
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Fake banknote man on flight home from Dubai
An Edinburgh man who was held in a jail in Dubai for three days over a forged banknote has begun his flight home. William Barclay had been accused of trying to exchange a fake £20 note during a family holiday. Although the incident happened last September …
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UAE authorities help debt-ridden Uzbek family
Ajman: An Uzbek grandmother and child rendered homeless in Ajman over non-payment of rent were on Wednesday helped by UAE authorities to return to their home country. The 71-year-old woman and nine-year-old child had been evicted from their apartment as …
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Dulquer Salmaan brings ‘Solo’ charm to Dubai
different stories are being told,” said Nambiar. Their attempt was to make a film that was not all style, but also with substance, he added. Read the full interview with Salmaan in Gulf News tabloid! soon. Solo is now showing in the UAE.
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1,300 Malayali women bid for dance record in UAE
Dubai: From young girls to grandmoms, around 1,300 Malayali women in the UAE are gearing up for dancing their way into record books. They have been rehearsing in 40 different groups at homes, parks and other venues in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Ajman and Al Ain for …
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Watch out for these 11 banned supplements in Dubai
The Dubai Municipality has issued a warning against the consumption of 11 slimming health supplements as they contain ingredients that are banned internationally. The advisory was shared by Dubai Municipality on their official Instagram handle. According …
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UAE Luxury Yacht Charter & Superyacht News
Among her amenities is a spa therapy room, an outdoor sundeck cinema, two Jacuzzis and a 21m/69ft water slide to entertain up to 32 guests. The expansive main salon is a vibrant and contemporary space designed for effortless entertaining and relaxation …
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More Than 1.5 Million Titles and 2,600 Events at Sharjah International Book Fair 2017
This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: http://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20171005005780/en/ General picture from Sharjah International Book Fair 2016 (Archived) (Photo: Sharjah Book Authority) Being organised by the Sharjah …
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States in Indian diplomacy: when Sharjah ruler visited Kerala
The outcome of the Sharjah ruler’s Kerala visit shows why more needs to … A subsequent tweet by External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj carried the news of the amnesty, but did not mention the role played by the Chief Minister of Kerala, leading …
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Jacob Tremblay to attend Sharjah Children’s Film Festival
Canadian child actor Jacob Tremblay, best known for his role in Room, will be one of the guests at the Sharjah International Children’s Film Festival (SICFF), to be held from October 8 to 13. Tremblay, 11, us best known for his role as Jack Newsome in …
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Sharjah CP joins maiden Learning Difficulties meet
SHARJAH: Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi … It also shares experiences and scientific researches Some local news is curated – Original might have been posted at a different date/ time! Click the source link for details.
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UAE ambassador touts Open Skies pact during visit to Boeing’s North Charleston campus
The visit was a chance for Boeing officials to show the ambassador how its 787 Dreamliner planes are assembled and highlight the $150 billion worth of business the aerospace giant has done with the UAE over the past decade. Otaiba praised the Open Skies …
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India’s Malabar Gold to use Dubai as production base for overseas push
The Dubai plant will be built on 20,000 square metres at a location … If we create the community-themed concepts they are used to in UAE, we can win their business. “We do not want to be exposed to just the jewellery business for future growth.
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Brit who faced year in Dubai jail when caught on holiday with fake Scottish £20 is reunited with his partner and looking forward to ‘good food’ now he is back home
A father who faced being jailed in Dubai over an alleged counterfeit £20 said he was looking forward to ‘good food’ after landing back in Britain. William Barclay, known as Billy, was stopped on his return to Dubai International Airport in September …
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Dubai Future Accelerators Launch Cohort 3
DUBAI, Oct. 5, 2017 /CNW/ – Forty-six (46) companies from around the world, nine of which are from the UAE, will be taking part in the third edition of the Dubai Future Accelerators (DFA) program. The number of participating companies has almost doubled …
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Fake banknote man on flight home from Dubai – BBC News
An Edinburgh man who was held in a jail in Dubai for three days over a forged banknote has begun his flight home. William Barclay had been accused of trying to exchange a fake £20 note during a family holiday. Although the incident happened last …
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