The International Judo Federation (IJF) on Wednesday called on the United Arab Emirates to treat Israeli athletes equally during this week’s Grand Slam tournament, JTA reports. The letter followed news that the team will be prevented from wearing the …
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‘India, UAE compliment each other in areas of business growth’
India and the UAE compliment each other in areas of business growth and the private sectors are ready to support the two governments, a top company executive has said here. The UAE is the 10th largest FDI source market for India with cumulative FDI …
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First treatment unit for adolescent addicts in Abu Dhabi soon
Abu Dhabi: Within the next six months … head of psychiatry at the NRC, told Gulf News. “The hope is that rehabilitation programmes for youth will also reduce the number of young adults suffering from substance abuse disorders. After all, 47 per …
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Dubai kicks off ‘A Day without Service Centres’
Dubai: Government service centers across Dubai are closed today … using the kiosk instead of going to the counter,” the 43-year-old from Egypt told Gulf News. Some transactions that require physical appearance have remained open for people.
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Judo Federation chastises Abu Dhabi over Israeli treatment
JERUSALEM – The International Judo Federation is demanding that the United Arab Emirates treat Israeli athletes equally after reports it is banning the Israeli flag at an upcoming contest. A letter from the IJF to the president of the UAE Judo Federation …
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Dubai Zoo to close on November 5
Dubai: The 50-year-old Jumeirah Zoo will now be closed in preparation for the opening of the Dubai Safari project, Dubai Municipality announced on Wednesday. In a press release, Khaled Al Suwaidi, director of Leisure Facilities Department at Dubai …
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‘Dubai Tap’ to help save 27,000 litres of water per person for ablutions
told Gulf News the new taps will also be used in Dubai Municipality projects. As per the agreement, the company shall bear all costs for the production and marketing of the product, while the Municipality shall encourage property developers to use Dubai …
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Former UAE resident battles bizarre case of ‘identity theft’
Dubai: A bizarre case of “identity theft” has landed a former UAE resident in serious trouble. Pakistani Zair Mohammad claims copies of his Emirates ID are being brazenly used by unknown persons to rent cars and take loans in his name, even as he faces …
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Djokovic, Wawrinka target Abu Dhabi return
Joining them in Abu Dhabi will be Dominic Thiem, Milos Raonic and Pablo Carreno Busta. Get latest news & live updates on the go on your pc with News App. Download The Times of India news app for your device.
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Sharjah to host Hassan Sharif retrospective
Sharjah: Hitherto unseen work of late Emirati artist Hassan Sharif will be on display in Sharjah, beginning November 4, as the Sharjah Art Foundation (SAF) presents a retrospective of the pioneering conceptual artist who transformed the UAE’s art scene …
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Shaikh Sultan endorses Sharjah Leadership Program 4
Sharjah: The Sharjah Leadership Program (SLP), held a ceremony on Wednesday for its fourth batch of graduates at Al Jawaher Reception and Convention Centre. The ceremony, which celebrated 30 graduates, was attended by His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan Bin …
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Dubai takes the business of governance seriously
The Dubai Industrial Strategy 2030 entered its implementation phase at the beginning of this year with aspirations to create 27,000 industrial jobs by 2030. Earlier this month, the Executive Council of Dubai provided an update on its most notable progress.
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Over 700 UAE jobs up for grabs
Analysts have recently seen an uptick in recruitment activity in the UAE, as business conditions and confidence have improved and companies seek to maintain their competitive edge. In fact, the pace of job creation in September alone was the fastest since …
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Dubai indecency accused Jamie Harron back in Scotland
These are external links and will open in a new window A Scot who faced three months in jail after being found guilty of public indecency in Dubai has arrived back in Glasgow. Jamie Harron, 27, from Stirling, was allowed home after being exonerated by the …
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Home at last: Freed British electrician lands in the UK after being held in Dubai for three months and dramatically spared PRISON for touching another man’s hip
He also said his parents are ‘ecstatic’ that he is returning after his experience with the ‘absolute shambles’ of Dubai’s justice system. His mother, Patricia, said she was ‘absolutely delighted’ at the news. Harron told her: ‘Just stop crying mum …
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Finding time for Dubai Fitness Challenge
the five Dubai residents Gulf News is following are doing all they can to achieve their goals in the monthlong Dubai Fitness Challenge. Five days into the challenge, Gulf News asks the residents how they are finding time to make exercise a part of their …
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Dubai Metro Route 2020: Shaikh Mohammad launches drilling work
Dubai: Drilling work on the Route 2020, the 15-km extension of Dubai Metro’s Red Line to the Dubai Expo 2020 venue, was launched on Tuesday. His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashin Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai …
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