A new public beach is now open to residents of the capital. Sheikh Nahyan bin Zayed Al Nahyan, president of the Abu Dhabi Sports Council on Sunday, inaugurated the Hudayriat beach which is open to all residents and visitors. Located on Hudayriat Island …
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Abu Dhabi DED registers 2935 new licenses in Q1 2018
according to state news agency WAM. The report monitors commercial activities in Abu Dhabi, mainly new licence issuances, renewals, modifications, permits, announcements, violations, fees and other types of transaction activities. The DED has devised a …
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Sustainable beachfront resort arrives in Abu Dhabi
Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort, Abu Dhabi will open its doors on Nov. 11. This beachfront resort is 10 minutes from downtown Abu Dhabi and 20 minutes from Abu Dhabi International Airport. The 293-room hotel will be plastic bottle and plastic straw free.
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The Entire Cast Of Race 3 Shot Amidst High Military & Security In Abu Dhabi
The sequence that is shot in deserts of Liwa in Abu Dhabi required high military and security as there were explosions and intense car chase sequences being shot for the film. It was shot simultaneously on three units of the film with a set of actors …
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Abu Dhabi issues 2,935 new licences in Q1
The report monitors commercial activities in Abu Dhabi, mainly new licence issuances, renewals, modifications, permits, announcements, violations, fees and other types of transaction activities, reported Emirates news agency Wam. Mohammed Munif Al Mansouri …
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Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Egypt SAE : ADIB profits record EGP 157m end-March
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank Egypt (ADIB) realised net profits of EGP 157m in the first quarter (Q1) of 2018 that ended on 31 March, up from EGP 74m in Q1 2017, marking an increase of 113%. Q1 2018 represents a major positive turning point in ADIBs financial …
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Dubai gold prices fall after previous week’s rally
Dubai: Gold jewellery buyers in the UAE can still score some bargains today (Monday), with the bullion prices dipping slightly following a rally last week. The price of 24-karat gold stood at Dh157.25 per gram as of 11.30am, nearly D5 cheaper compared to …
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UAE gold jewellers shed their focus on 22 karats
Dubai: The UAE’s gold jewellery retailers are shedding their obsession with the 22 karat. They are working to create a new generation of shoppers — the younger ones, preferably — and the way they are doing this is through the 18k route. Their …
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Limited introduction expected for new UAE ownership law, says Al Mulla
chairman of Dubai law firm Baker & McKenzie. Speaking to Arabian Business, he said the new law will primarily aim to attract specific sectors such as nuclear technology. “I don’t think [the ownership law] will apply across the board to everyone …
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Dubai carried out a Happiness Inspection… for food
Dubai: Happiness in society can be measured in a number of ways, such as a low crime rate, a balanced work-life relationship, exercise and yes, it can also be found in safe and healthy food. In the last year, Dubai Municipality carried out a Happiness …
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UAE residents becoming more financially cautious
Dubai: UAE residents are keeping better track of their money than they were four years ago, with more people being careful about budgeting and fewer living beyond their means. According to the latest Moneysmart Index launched by Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank …
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Abu Dhabi’s VPS Healthcare Said to Hire Rothschild for IPO
The Abu Dhabi-based healthcare provider could sell shares as early as next year, some of the people said, asking not to be identified because the matter is private. A final decision hasn’t been made and the company may decide not to proceed with a sale …
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Dubai’s water, theme parks cut entry fees
Dubai: Leisure parks can be exciting for everyone … That’s about Dh600 to Dh2,520 for a family of four on a day out. The good news is that a number of amusement parks have recently slashed their door prices and UAE residents can save up to 50 per …
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UAE students shine in CBSE Class 12 results
Dubai: Indian schools in the UAE have once again reported strong performance by their students in the CBSE Class 12 exams as the results were announced on Saturday, with many school toppers scoring high 90s. There is no official toppers’ list from the …
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Cyclone Mekunu brings scattered showers in UAE
Mohammad Al Ebri, director of the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) in Abu Dhabi, told Gulf News on Friday that Mekunu was a Category 2 storm on Friday, with winds of up to 167km/h at its centre, but has started to weaken. On Saturday, weathermen …
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Abu Dhabi’s problem with the Muslim Brotherhood
The blockade of Qatar, which is about to enter its second year, appears to be motivated in part by Abu Dhabi’s long-held antipathy towards individuals, institutions, and governments that appear supportive of “political Islam”, which the UAE government has …
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New UAE student visa will give families relief, says official
Dubai: The new long-term visa for students in the UAE will have a positive social impact, besides making the country a more attractive destination for foreign students and universities, a senior official said. In an interview, Mohammad Abdullah, managing …
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