For the full press release please click on the following link https://www.dewa.gov.ae/en/about-dewa/news-and-media/press-and-news/latest-news/2017/10/dubai-to-host-the-largest-international-congress-on-water-desalination
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Woman falls to death from Sharjah building
A 32-year-old Indian woman died after falling from the 7th floor balcony of her apartment in Sharjah on Monday morning, an official told Gulf News. Police said the Indian woman died due to the impact of the fall. “Police and ambulances rushed to the …
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8,781 seat belt violations in Sharjah in nine months
Sharjah: The Sharjah Police recorded 8,781 seat belt violations by motorists during the first nine months of this year, according to Sharjah Police statistics. Last year, in comparison, 27,238 fines were recorded during the same period. Major Abdul Rahman …
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Fake policemen arrested in Sharjah
Operatives of the Criminal Investigation Department of Sharjah Police have arrested the suspects after the victims from various nationalities lodged complaints with the police. Gulf News learnt that Al Gharb police station received nine complaints from …
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Passengers at Dubai airports to pay excise tax
Dubai: Dubai Duty Free (DDF) confirmed on Monday that both departing and arriving passengers at Dubai’s airports will pay an excise tax on carbonated drinks and energy drinks in line with the UAE’s implementation of the tax. Just like the rest of the …
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How to Set up Your E-Commerce Business in Dubai
Becoming an entrepreneur is like stepping onto the most intimidating roller-coaster in the world. There are ups, the downs and unexpected turns. At the end of it you will come out extremely sick or very happy. In Dubai, which is an e-commerce hub, it is …
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Dubai Properties achieves major construction milestone
conveniently located in proximity to Marasi Business Bay waterfront and within walking distance of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard, is scheduled for handover in the third quarter of 2019, said a statement from the developer. Dubai Properties pointed …
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Emaar’s property development business valued at $6.5 bln ahead of Dubai IPO -sources
DUBAI, Oct 2 (Reuters) – The real estate development business of Emaar Properties, which is being listed in an initial public offering (IPO) in Dubai, is expected to be valued at 24 billion dirhams ($6.5 bln), two people familiar with the deal said.
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Dubai’s DP World in talks to develop Mali trade master plan
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How Dubai Airport handles 90 million passengers a year
Heading to the airport has become a necessary process for almost all business professionals these days, but all too often, the airport can be a minefield of potential hold-ups or stressful procedures. However this may all be about the change, as Dubai …
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Abu Dhabi expects 3.16% GDP growth in 2018
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi expects real GDP growth of 3.16 per cent in … We gauge investors’ confidence on a monthly basis and we see some kind of optimism.” “I think there has been news that may be five or six IPOs are expected in the last quarter …
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Boy calls Dubai Police threatening to commit suicide
Dubai: A 13-year-old boy who called Dubai Police threatening to commit suicide because his mother abandoned him in their flat was counselled and moved to a shelter in Sharjah. The terrified child informed the control room that his mother was travelling …
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Abu Dhabi Is Said to Weigh Raising About $10 Billion From Bonds
Abu Dhabi, home to about 6 percent of the world’s oil reserves, is said to be considering raising about $10 billion from a dollar bond sale as early as Tuesday to help plug a budget deficit. Encouraged by Saudi Arabia’s $12.5 billion sale last week …
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Dubai announces 30-day fitness challenge
Dubai: A fitness challenge to encourage people to exercise and take part in sports was launched on Monday by Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince and Chairman of Dubai Sports Council. Shaikh Hamdan called on everyone to …
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Electric-car incentives added in, remarkably, oil-rich Dubai
Dubai, the second largest sheikdom in the United Arab Emirates, has introduced new incentives in an attempt to make electric cars more desirable. Battery-electric and plug-in vehicles often go overlooked in the oil-rich area, but even some of the world’s …
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Dubai hospedará el mayor congreso internacional sobre desalinización de agua
La Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) anunció que Dubai hospedará el International Desalination Association’s 2019 World Congress sobre desalinización el agua. Anteriormente, ese congreso se había celebrado en Dubai en el año 2009.
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Kareena Kapoor to open jewellery store in Dubai
Kareena Kapoor Khan will inaugurate two jewellery stores in Dubai on Thursday. The brand ambassador for Malabar Gold & Diamonds will appear at their Meena Bazaar branch at 6.30pm, followed by a visit to their new showroom in Al Barsha at 8.30pm.
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