They meet South Korea today. “The whole process of us being here was last-minute,” Perelini told Arab News. “With rugby being back in the Olympics and now in the Asian Games too, the question was aske…
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UAE journalists’ association accuses Al Jazeera’s of waging anti-Arab media campaign
DUBAI, Aug. 30 (Xinhua) — The United Arab Emirates (UAE) Journalists’ Association on Thursday accused the Qatari news channel Al Jazeera of “propagating misleading and fabricated news” about the Arab …
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US official calls for investigation into Saudi-UAE raids in Yemen
Recent UN report blames Saudi-UAE military coalition for most of the civilian deaths in Yemen’s war. A US official has called for an investigation into attacks by the Saudi-UAE coalition in Yemen and …
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Mattis: US still backs Saudi-UAE alliance amid Yemeni deaths
US defence secretary says US support for Saudi Arabia and UAE-led coalition is not unconditional, ‘constantly reviewed’. US Secretary of Defense Jim Mattis said his country’s support for the Saudi Ara…
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How bad is the squeeze on Dubai hotel revenues?
Some bad news for the hospitality sector last week? On the surface, yes. Preliminary data for July says average hotel daily rates in Dubai will hit their lowest mark since August 2004. Average daily r…
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Dubai awards contract to run new traffic management trial
state news agency WAM reported. Mattar Al Tayer, director-general and chairman of the RTA, said: “The RTA is undertaking the TIM scheme in collaboration with the General HQ of the Dubai Police. The sc…
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Boundless Possible masterbrand is ‘not similar’ to Dubai’s
He said his company was aware of the Dubai branding during development of the NT masterbrand but felt comfortable they were sufficiently different for it not to be a problem. NEW DEAL: GET 7-DAY PAPER …
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Dubai daily Gulf News to shut down its tabloid newspaper Xpress
Dubai-based weekly tabloid newspaper Xpress, published by Gulf News, will shut down its print publication this month. The paper’s final edition will hit newsstands on August 30. Abdul Hamid …
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Reinisch to lead rebranded Al Habtoor City in Dubai
The news, which was confirmed at a press event in Dubai, follows an earlier announcement that Marriott International would no longer manage the hotels on Sheikh Zayed Road. Mohammed Al Habtoor, chief …
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Sharjah Performing Arts Academy to offer comprehensive programmes
Sharjah: His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, issued a Decree-Law No. 1 of 2018, on Sharjah Performing Arts Academy (SPAA). The new …
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Inmate assaults two policemen, damages property in Dubai
Dubai: A British inmate has gone on trial for physically assaulting two wardens and damaging public properties at a detention centre, a Dubai Court of First Instance heard. The defendant, 29 …
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Abu Dhabi department organises ‘Bring Your Child to Work Day’
Abu Dhabi: The Department of Culture and Tourism — Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) organised a special “Bring Your Child to Work Day” event this week, giving the children of employees the chance …
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Dubai newspaper Xpress to close down print version
Dubai-based weekly tabloid newspaper Xpress will shut down its print publication this week. The final edition of the paper, published by Gulf News, will hit newsstands on Thursday. In a statement publ…
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Why, Thanks To New Laws, Now Is The Best Time To Be An Entrepreneur In The UAE
I have witnessed all kinds of business cycles during my 15 years in the UAE. Those were the days when prices of commercial properties and offices were skyrocketing. Areas around Dubai’s Sheikh Zayed R…
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5-year-old girl falls to death from 19th floor in Sharjah
Sharjah: A five-year-old American girl died on the spot after falling from the 19th floor of a Sharjah high-rise building on Sunday afternoon, police said on Wednesday. The incident was reported …
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Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu World Tour Second Leg Heads to Los Angeles on Sept. 22 & 23
With $120,000 in cash prizes, the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam® is open to all nationalities, the medalists will be listed in the jiu-jitsu world rankings. The top three academies will also receive cash …
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Secondhand luxury in Dubai eyes a slice of multi-billion dollar business
Editor’s Note — CNN’s series often carries sponsorship originating from the countries and regions we profile. However, CNN retains full editorial control over all of its reports. Our sponsorship polic…
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