at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, reported Wam, the official Emirates news agency. The ambitious project is in line with the vision of Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed …
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New housing complex for citizens in Dubai
Dubai: A new housing complex for citizens will be developed in Umm Nahd 3 on the Dubai-Al Ain Road, the Dubai Municipality announced on Tuesday. Hussain Nasser Lootah, director-general of Dubai Municipality, said the area covers 763 hectares (7,626,080 …
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Parents call the shots in UAE school market
But tighter regulation and closer competition have empowered parents to become selective in scouting schools, Mullan told Gulf News on the sidelines of IPSEF. In Dubai, around 10 new private schools opened this year, following a record 15 new schools last …
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British dad facing jail in Dubai after counterfeit note mix-up
A BRITISH man holidaying with his wife and kids has been stripped of his passport and is trapped in the UAE after he was accused of using a fake note. A BRITISH tourist is facing year in a Dubai jail cell over a single fake note, worth around A$33.
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UAE condemns terrorist bombing in Bahrain
the UAE News Agency (WAM) reported. The ministry went on to stress that such cowardly acts of terrorism would not undermine the determination of the Bahraini people and their resolve to continue to confront terrorism which has no homeland, religion or morals.
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UAE condemns mass shooting in US
The ministry expressed its deep regret that many victims were killed as a result of this attack, according to UAE News Agency (WAM). The statement also expressed solidarity with the government of US in the face of violence and terrorism, and called on the …
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Dubai unveils plan for new ‘healthy living’ residential area
… procedures to plan a new residential area for citizens in Umm Nahd-3 on the Dubai-Al Ain Road The development will have a total area of 763 hectares, state news agency WAM reported. The initiative follows directives of the Vice President, Prime …
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Maid in Dubai! From re-carpeting rooms on demand to polishing £20k handbags, a glimpse inside the eye-opening world of UAE housekeepers
Speaking anonymously to The Hotel Show Dubai, a group of UAE-based hotel cleaners have revealed some of the odder things they’ve witnessed – including being asked to scrub clean a £20,000 designer handbag. Another recalled being asked to make a pair of …
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UAE jails Iranian over international sanctions breach
A United Arab Emirates appeals court has upheld a 10-year jail sentence … Kingdom and attempting to illegally re-export these devices to Iran,” the official WAM news agency reported. The man, whose identity has not been disclosed, was found guilty …
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Brit dad-of-two facing year in hellhole Dubai prison over a ‘fake £20 mix up’ on dream family holiday
A BRIT tourist is facing year in a hellhole Dubai jail over a single fake £20 note. Dad-of-two Billy Barclay was handcuffed and arrested in front of his horrified wife and two young kids at Dubai airport. Billy Barclay was handcuffed and arrested in front …
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Dubai 2020 Blockchain Dream Sees First US Govt-Backed Trade Mission
The Chamber of Digital Commerce (CDC) is leading the first Blockchain trade mission to Dubai in direct partnership with the US Department of Commerce. The pioneering four-day visit, which includes participation from a number of Blockchain companies …
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Sport stars to motivate Dubai residents to get fit
… that will be promoting the avenues and activities that can help people lead an active lifestyle in Dubai, Eisa Kazim, CEO of DCTCM, told Gulf News on Tuesday. He said the department will also rope in celebrities and social media influencers to …
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A 50% ‘sin’ tax on soda in Dubai could have global consequences
The United Arab Emirates now taxes sugary drinks, partly as a way to lower obesity and diabetes rates. Other countries are considering similar taxes, and are watching the UAE’s experiment to see if it works. Past soda taxes have had little success in …
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UAE non-oil private sector records strong growth in September
Dubai: Growth in the UAE’s non-oil private sector remained sharp and marked the strongest quarter recorded for two years. The latest improvement in business conditions was driven by above-average expansions in both output and new orders. The data also …
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Report illegal pesticide use to police, Abu Dhabi residents told
ABU DHABI: A top waste management official in Abu Dhabi has called on residents to report immediately to police if they come across anybody in their buildings using unauthorised chemicals or substances for treating pesticides. Mohammad Al Marzouqi …
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Four win National Geographic Abu Dhabi’s Moments awards
It was that minute that the children were celebrating after scoring a goal,” he told Gulf News. “I never expected I was going … which includes National Geographic Abu Dhabi. “This year’s entries came from 18 Arabic speaking countries.
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9th session of UAE-Iraq Joint Cooperation Committee concludes today in Abu Dhabi.
The 9th session of the UAE-Iraq Joint Cooperation Committee concluded today at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in Abu Dhabi. Dr. Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, headed the session while the …
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