The second phase will include the construction of a block for male inmates, an administrative block and workshops, Colonel Ahmad Suhail, director-general of the Sharjah Punitive and Rehabilitation Establishments, told Gulf News. The second phase itself is …
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Abu Dhabi rents fall 10% on average in past year
Among the key projects handed over in Abu Dhabi in Q1 were Ansam on Yas Island, Al Hadeel in Al Raha Beach and Al Muhaimat Tower on Al Reem Island, in addition to several stand-alone buildings in various locations. John Stevens, managing director of Asteco …
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Lifting of corporate fines is boon for UAE business, analysts say
A decision by Dubai and Abu Dhabi governments to exempt businesses from corporate fines is a further boost for UAE companies grappling with high operating costs and the sticky residues of a challenging economic period, analysts told The National.
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Iconic projects taking distinctive shapes in Dubai
Dubai: Two major projects in Dubai, the Museum of the Future and Mohammad Bin Rashid Library, are progressing fast, with their distinctive shapes now becoming obvious. The Museum of the Future, coming up in front of Emirates Towers on Shaikh Zayed Road, is …
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Sharjah to launch summer festival
Sharjah: A summer festival will be launched for the first time in Sharjah on July 10, and will last for two months. Khalid Jasem Al Midfa, chairman of the Sharjah Commerce and Tourism Development Authority (SCTDA), announced that the first edition of the …
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UAE jails activist for 10 years over social media posts, report says
Prominent Emirati activist Ahmed Mansoor has been sentenced to 10 years in jail and fined 1 million UAE dirham ($349,500 Cdn) on charges of criticizing the United Arab Emirates government on social media, Abu Dhabi’s The National newspaper reported late …
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Sharjah Ruler receives journalists
Sharjah – His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, received on Tuesday journalists from across the UAE. In a lecture at Al Majaz Amphitheatre, Dr Shaikh Sultan spoke about the roots of Arabic …
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Dubai gym fees second highest in the world
DUBAI: A monthly gym membership in Dubai is the second highest in the world, next only to Tokyo, a leading international bank has found. According to reports, the findings by Deutsche Bank are part of its annual “Mapping the world’s prices” survey …
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New scam using fake Dubai hospital targets jobseekers
Dubai: At first blush, and even at second, Maris Hospital ticks all the right boxes: multi-specialty clinics across key locations in Dubai, state-of-the art facilities, glowing patient testimonials, tie-ups with leading insurance providers and a team of …
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UAE retailers rule out shortage of vegetables
Dubai: Retailers have allayed fears of a shortage of fruits and vegetables popular among the expat community of Keralites following a ban on their imports from the Nipah virus-hit Indian state. The UAE on Tuesday announced the ban on imports of fresh …
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Report: UAE activist sentenced to 10 years for online posts
The Dubai-based Gulf News reported on Wednesday that the defendant, identified as “AMS” by his initials, will also be under probation for three years after prison. Gulf News says Mansoor, who had a court-appointed lawyer, was convicted on Tuesday of …
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UAE import ban hits 100 tonnes of Kerala produce
Shortly after the ban was announced, Indian Ambassador to the UAE Navdeep Singh Suri told Gulf News that the embassy has taken up the matter with the UAE. “We have taken up the matter with the relevant authorities in the government of UAE who have …
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The Malayali Christian who built a mosque in the UAE
He landed in Dubai with just 630 dirhams in 2003 with no job and no contacts … Many people came forward to help when the news spread that I was building a mosque, but I had decided earlier itself that it would be my gift to the people, for peace and …
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Filipino dance troupe in Dubai preserves Filipino heritage
Dubai: Preserving Filipino culture and showcasing Filipino talent are the ultimate goals of the Dubai-based Filipino folk dance troupe called Lunhaw International Performing Arts Dubai (Lipad). But getting people interested in an artistic expression that …
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Dubai Summer Surprises from June 22-August 4
Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS), the annual citywide summer celebration in the city, will return to the city from June 22 to August 4, 2018, offering a six-week extravaganza of sales, retail experiences and events. Organised by the Dubai Festivals and Retail …
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UAE Embassy gives away free apartment for Ramadan
Dubai: A family’s prayers were answered this Ramadan with the gift of a brand new apartment. The flat was provided to the Egyptian family under the directives of President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and His Highness Shaikh Mohammad …
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Dubai cancels corporate fines in bid to boost business
Dubai is exempting companies from administrative fines in a fresh effort to stimulate business, which has been dampened by new taxes and slumping asset markets. A decree by Dubai ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum cancels fines imposed by the …
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