Sharjah: An Arab man has been arrested by Sharjah Police for allegedly assaulting and robbing a number of petrol station attendants in Sharjah, police said on Tuesday. Colonel Ebrahim Al Ajel, director-general of Criminal and Investigation Department at …
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There’s only 10 days left for Dubai’s new speed limit
In September, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Dubai Police announced the decision to reduce the speed limit on busy highways following a spate of accidents over the last two years. Gulf News earlier reported that RTA officials expect the drop …
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UAE business people may invest in production of beverages and canned food in Armenia
YEREVAN, October 4. /ARKA/. Investors from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) would like to know more about production of alcoholic beverages and canned food in Armenia and the possibilities of investing in these sectors, deputy minister of economic …
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UAE private sector sees strongest quarter in two years
The UAE’s non-oil private sector saw the strongest quarter in two years in the three months to September 30, according to Emirates NBD. The banks purchasing managers index, produced by IHS Markit, showed improving business conditions with above average …
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Dubai’s reputation ranked: what survey reveals
Dubai: Whether people are looking to make investments, holiday plans or a new place to call home, the reputation of a city is quite important. And it should come as no surprise that Dubai has made the list. The Boston-based Reputation Institute has …
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A $140 million prototype of a Mars colony is being planned for a desert near Dubai —here’s what it looks like
The firm is designing a city in the desert of the United Arab Emirates meant to simulate a Mars colony. The $140 million development near Dubai is slated to be “a viable and realistic model to simulate living on the surface of Mars,” according to the …
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Decision makers and experts to convene in Dubai for 4th Global Business Forum on Africa
Over 1,000 delegates to attend high-level forum at Dubai’s Madinat Jumeirah on November 1 st-2 nd Forum will feature 24 sessions covering a wide range of economic and social trends and issues impacting key African markets. E. Buamim: African economies …
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Dubai Internet City to Highlight Its Ecosystem by Offering Futuristic Experiences at Gitex 2017
Dubai Internet City (DIC), the largest technology business hub in the region, has announced its participation in the GITEX Technology Week 2017, marking its 18 th outing at the definitive technology event. The theme of DIC’s exhibition, The Smarter …
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10 business lunch deals in Dubai for under Dhs100
Are you incredibly busy and important? Well, of course you are. But no matter how full your schedule, you can always find time for a lunch break. Fortunately, that doesn’t have to mean bringing stale sandwiches from home. Or even ordering Deliveroo to …
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Abu Dhabi Ports announces purchase of three new tug boats
Abu Dhabi Ports, the master developer, operator and manager of commercial and community ports within the emirate of Abu Dhabi, as well as Fujairah Terminals and Khalifa Industrial Zone Abu Dhabi (KIZAD), announced the purchase of three new tug boats during …
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Abu Dhabi Ports Inaugurates Trade Digitalization Platform
Maqta Gateway, Abu Dhabi Ports’ digital platform which aims to digitalize trade and streamline the exchange of information, was officially inaugurated in Abu Dhabi on October 3. The platform offers ports, exporters, importers, shipping lines …
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Scot’s fake banknote ordeal ‘almost over’ in United Arab Emirates
These are external links and will open in a new window A charity representing an Edinburgh man detained in Dubai over a forged banknote has said he is due to have his passport returned later. William Barclay was facing up to a year in jail after being …
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Hamdan green-lights 25 projects under Dubai 10x Programme
Dubai: Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Board of Trustees at the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF), on Wednesday visited the foundation’s headquarters in Jumeirah Emirates Towers, accompanied by …
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Liquid chemical assault victim dies in Sharjah
An official at the Sharjah Police told Gulf News that the woman died on Tuesday, 12 days after she was admitted to the hospital for serious burns. The police said that the woman had accused her Sri Lankan husband of pouring liquid chemical on her and her …
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Gulzar, Akram to be at Sharjah book fair
Sharjah: Leading international celebrities and authors including Pakistani cricket icon Waseem Akram and legendary Indian poet and filmmaker Gulzar will attend the 36th Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) that will be held from November 1 to 11 this …
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Tahdeeth to strengthen community development and welfare of 25,000 Emirati families in Sharjah
The Sharjah Department of Statistics and Community Development, DSCD, has launched a new data project to update demographic information of citizens. Titled ‘Tahdeeth,’ the project is in alignment with Sharjah’s on-going efforts to boost community …
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First electric vehicle charging station inaugurated in Sharjah
The Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority, SEWA, inaugurated the first electric vehicle charging station, backed by solar panels that operate a photovoltaic system, in line with its goal of promoting sustainable development and conserving natural resources.
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