or Sharjah to Dubai, in a matter of minutes. That is according to Rob Lloyd, chief executive of Virgin Hyperloop One, who told Gulf News in an interview on Thursday that the engagement with his company’s announcements was unprecedented. “I can tell you …
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New speed limit on Sharjah Maliha road
Sharjah: Police in Sharjah announced on Thursday that the speed limit on Maliha Road has now been raised. The road, which is located in the central region of Sharjah, had its speed limit increased after the Sharjah Police General Directorate studied a …
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Sharjah airport body denies reports of new terminal
the operator of Sharjah International Airport, denied on Thursday media reports that it will open a new passenger terminal in April 2018, saying that there was no terminal under construction in the first place. A source at the Authority told Gulf News that …
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UAE’s economic growth projected to pick up pace in 2018
Annual growth in deposits remained strong at 4.1 per cent in December 2017. The UAE Central Bank’s latest credit sentiment survey showed a marginal increase in business loans, mainly attributable to the strengthening in demand in Dubai. On the other hand …
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Now, pay Dh10 for high-speed WiFi in UAE
Dubai: UAE telecom operator du is revising its WiFi package … Jihad Tayara, vice president for business development and partnerships at du clarified that their free WiFi will continue to offer “reliable internet connection” and will not be affected …
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Abu Dhabi Tour organisers blame automatic brake sensor for Cavendish crash
Cavendish was one of five to crash when the peloton slowed behind the lead car on stage 1 of the Abu Dhabi Tour, and although he remounted and re-joined the peloton, he was forced to abandon with a suspected concussion and whiplash. “I didn’t see it happen …
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UAE to plug in first nuclear power station this year
Abu Dhabi: The UAE is due to commission the Arab world’s first nuclear power station this year, while the remaining three reactors will go critical by 2020. The Barakah plant’s four reactors are expected to supply up to 25 per cent of the UAE’s …
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Dubai Customs launches innovation hub
Dubai: Dubai Customs inaugurated a number of new innovative … Another iniatiative being launched during the event is the News Wallet, which helps regulate and ease flow of PCFC news to the media. All PCFC entities can update information about their …
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Areas in UAE to see light showers over weekend
Dubai: Various parts of the UAE will see a slight change in the weather as forecasters expect light rain to fall across the northern and coastal areas. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said that the weather on Thursday will first rise slightly …
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Jumeirah Village Circle, Masdar City among most popular in UAE
The eco-city’s residential searches tripled in 2017, proving the green movement is gaining momentum. Subscribe to Arabian Business’ newsletter to receive the latest breaking news and business stories in Dubai,the UAE and the GCC straight to your inbox.
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Top-seeded Svitolina beats Wang to reach Dubai quarters
Defending champion Elina Svitolina needed more than two hours to overcome Qiang Wang 6-1, 5-7, 6-2 Wednesday and reach the quarterfinals of the Dubai Championships. However, French Open champion Jelena Ostapenko’s slumped to her sixth loss in nine matches …
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Kristoff wins stage 1 of Abu Dhabi, concussion for Cavendish: Daily News Digest
Mark Cavendish started the Abu Dhabi Tour with high intentions due to his ambassador position with the race, but found himself on the deck even before the end of the neutral zone. What looked like a sudden deceleration of the lead car caused several riders …
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Hyperloop pod set for global premiere in Dubai
Dubai: Hyperloop, a subsonic commuter tubes system capable of shuttling passengers in a travel pod from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in 12 minutes at theoretical speeds of up to 1,200km/h, will be globally premiered for the first time on Thursday at City Walk 2 …
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Dubai’s very own love-lock bridge is a huge hit
DUBAI: If you have found your true love then you may as well seal it. And there’s no better place to do that than at the newly opened Love Lock Bridge in Dubai. Just like at the famous Pont des Arts Bridge in Paris, couples visiting the Promise Bridge …
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Abu Dhabi restaurant launches ‘pay it forward’ meals
ABU DHABI: The owners of a Pakistani restaurant Jadoon on Electra Street have launched a ‘pay it forward’ scheme to feed the needy. As part of the initiative started two weeks ago, they are encouraging customers to donate money to pay for meals for …
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Dubai Marina gets three more 24/7 supermarkets
DUBAI: Residents on Al Seba Street in Dubai Marina are spoilt for choice when it comes to grocery shopping as three new supermarkets have opened in the area in recent weeks. W Mart Supermarket in Zumurud Tower, Fresh & Care Mini Mart in Jannah Place …
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The French Connection: Alliance Française marks 35 years in Dubai
Dubai: When the famed French band Les P’tites Ouvreuses performs in Dubai next Friday, the ‘guinguette’ atmosphere quartet will mark more than just its revival of ‘Chanson française’ or the French song. Its mix of dance, popular poetry and world …
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