DUBAI: Quick-Step Floors sprinter Elia Viviani overcame a last minute threat from Dutchman Dylan Groenewegen to swiftly move across the finish line of Stage 2 of the Dubai Tour. The Rio Olympics Gold medallist, who was celebrating his birthday today …
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Experience Southeast Asia in Dubai
We want the Asean Festival to be an inclusive experience for all, fostering friendship and understanding,” Bobbie Carella, chairperson of the Philippine Business Council – Dubai and the Northern Emirates (PBC-DNE), told Gulf News. “We want this …
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Abu Dhabi hospital performs life-saving surgery for new-born Emirati girl
Surgeons at Danat Al Emarat Hospital for Women and Children in Abu Dhabi have saved the life of a 48-hour-old Emirati girl who was born with twisted ovaries and bleeding due to a large twisted ovarian cyst, the third case of its kind in the world.
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Sharjah forum to discuss communication challenges
Sharjah: More than 2,500 experts and influencers are expected to attend the International Government Communication Forum 2018 (IGCF) being held in Sharjah under the theme ‘Digital Millennium … Where To?’. In keeping with its goals to pioneer best …
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American University of Dubai Student Wins UAE Qualifiers of the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards
The UAE chapter of Entrepreneurs’ Organization (EO), the world’s leading peer-to-peer network of successful business leaders today announced Shammi Kapoor, a student of the School of Business Administration, at the American University of Dubai …
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Dubai Holding Marks the End of 2017 With Record Achievements
continues to play a prominent role in developing Dubai as a world-class destination for tourism and business through supporting the Emirate’s diversification plan. Its initiatives, guided by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al …
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UAE workers won’t need good conduct certificate to switch jobs
Expats that are already working in the UAE will not need to obtain a good behaviour certificate to change jobs, officials have said. The clarification will offer some relief to those that already have resident visas and were expecting a difficult process …
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Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Al Sissi stop for tea in Yas Mall
But shoppers were surprised to see one VIP guest walking around Abu Dhabi’s mall with none other than His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces. Videos of Egyptian …
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In Dubai, Pakistan cricket finds long-lost warmth
DUBAI: June 18, 2017. It’s the big final of the ICC Champions Trophy, featuring a showdown between India and Pakistan, cricket’s fiercest rivalry. Pakistan, against all expectations, have piled a rather unexpected total of 338/4. Unexpected, because the …
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UAE, Malaysia forge stronger ties
This includes Malaysia, which already enjoys decades of strong links with the UAE, officials at the UAE-Malaysia Business & Investment Forum in Kuala Lumpur said. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, the UAE Minister of Economy, noted that the relationship …
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UAE, India to sign 14 agreements during Modi visit
Modi will be keynote speaker at the 6th World Government Summit in Dubai on February 11, in which India is the chief guest, he said. On the scope for reviewing bilateral flight capacity between the two countries, Al Banna told Gulf News: “When the UAE …
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Dubai Properties appoints new CEO
Dubai Properties is part of the Dubai Holding Group. It has a number of residential, retail and commercial developments, with projects located in areas ranging from Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) to Business Bay. They include Dubailand, Culture Village …
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Abu Dhabi transport department to conduct field study on traffic tolls
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Department of Transport will soon roll out an integrated field study to determine the requirements and implementation of a traffic toll system, the department announced in a statement sent on Tuesday. It will then send its …
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Major multi-car accidents reported in Abu Dhabi
Traffic was backlogged on the E311, due to the incident that occurred after the Al Samha Bridge. A source from Abu Dhabi Police told Gulf News that the first accident happened between several vehicles on the way to Abu Dhabi, and urged motorists not to …
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Revealed: Top crimes committed in Dubai
Dubai Police aim to reduce the response time to emergency cases to within 15 minutes. PHOTO BY: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News In Sharjah, the rate of serious crimes dropped by 45 per cent while the overall crime rate dropped by 7.37 per cent in 2017. In 2017 …
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Abu Dhabi University dedicates AED10 million to scholarships
Abu Dhabi University, ADU, has allocated AED10 million in scholarships and financial aid for the spring semester 2018. With over AED11 million in scholarships disbursed in the fall semester 2017, the total amount earmarked for scholarships and financial …
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Shaikh Mohammad launches ‘UAE Cultural Development Fund’, ‘Creative Industries Contributions Index’
Dubai: His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has directed the launch of the UAE Cultural Development Fund, which will be overseen by the Ministry of Culture and Knowledge …
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