The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), the state-held oil company of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), said on Monday that it would split its existing offshore oil concession into two or more concessions with new terms, and the company is in advanced …
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When Katrina Kaif watched ‘Jab Harry Met Sejal’ in Abu Dhabi
Gulf News tabloid! learnt that Kaif’s team purchased 11 tickets … and its fun portions like Kaif doing push-ups in Morocco, the team were anchored in Abu Dhabi for several weeks in May. They are back now to film the remaining portions.
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Abu Dhabi plan is a boon for low-income families
An editorial published in Gulf News today said that authorities in Abu Dhabi Municipality are to be commended for the new measures they have introduced to ensure that low-income families and bachelors in the city benefit from a new scheme to ensure rents …
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Abu Dhabi opens court for cases related to tourists
The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department has opened a court and prosecution for cases related to tourists who visit the emirate, official news agency WAM reported. The court, located at the Abu Dhabi International Airport, is aimed at fast-tracking cases related …
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Breaking this traffic rule caused over 21,000 accidents in Sharjah
Dubai: There are a number of traffic violations that could land a driver in serious trouble. But one has essentially become the main cause of accidents in Sharjah. Statistics issued by the traffic and patrol department at Sharjah Police has revealed that …
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Sharjah police report 122 injuries in traffic accidents during first half of 2017
according to Sharjah 24 news site. Also, 21,805 violations were issued due to a failure to leave enough distance between vehicles. Out of this, 44 accidents resulted in injuries. Non-road violations and the use of phones while driving led to 11,523 …
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Know your legal rights in the UAE
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UAE tightens control on imported eggs
Entities responsible for implementing the circular include the Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority and the municipalities of Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah. The decision is based on the findings of a technical report …
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Expo Centre Sharjah to host 11 events in H2
The first event on the agenda kicks off on October 3, and the last event ends on December 16, reported state news agency Wam. In the first half of 2017, the centre hosted 9 various events, it said. Saif Mohammed Al Midfa, CEO of Expo Centre Sharjah …
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Another fire breaks out at Dubai Marina
Dubai: A fire was reported on Monday at the Dubai Marina, which according to social media users, happened at the Movenpick hotel at around 10am. Fire at the Mövenpick. Hope everyone is safe! #Dubai pic.twitter.com/Ys37ZZE2Pe— Tinia Nassif (@webteee …
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Dubai tower engulfed in flames as a massive blaze breaks out in super tall residential building
FIREFIGHTERS have brought under control a blaze that engulfed one of the world’s tallest residential buildings in Dubai. A fire broke out in the 86-storey Torch Tower in the United Arab Emirates holiday hotspot about 1am local time (7am AEST) and spread …
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Indian man wins 5 million dirham jackpot in UAE
Thokachichu, who first came to the UAE in 2008 and makes less than 10,000 dirham a month, said he will save a portion of the money to pay for the education of his four-year-old child. Get latest news & live updates on the go on your pc with News App.
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Fire strikes another tower in the Dubai Marina, days after a blaze struck a building in the same area
A fire broke out Sunday at another high-rise tower in the Dubai Marina, just days after a blaze struck one of the world’s tallest residential towers in the same neighborhood. Authorities quickly extinguished Sunday’s fire at the Tiger Tower and said it …
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Dubai to Abu Dhabi in 12 minutes: How it really works
Once fully operational, Hyperloop One could reduce the travel time between Dubai and Abu Dhabi to 12 minutes. The video also reveals the Hyperloop test unit travels at speeds close to 1,077 km/h! What’s more, the journey inside the Hyperloop isn’t dull …
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New drone tracking system protects Dubai airspace
Dubai: A live drone-intrusion warning system is now plugged … we can mitigate the risk,” Al Arif told Gulf News, surrounded by large screens depicting live air traffic and details of the SkyTrax online portal which tracks each and every registered …
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Dubai Metro closure: What you should know
Dubai: Some Dubai Metro commuters have been advised to allot additional time for travel on weekends as the partial closure on the red line has kicked off. The partial shutdown of Dubai Metro’s red line between Jumeirah Lakes Towers station and Ibn …
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Lootah Real Estate to build over 1m sq ft of homes at Dubai South
Lootah Real Estate has signed a deal with Dubai South to develop more than one million square foot of housing units at the site’s residential district. The agreement, which is a joint venture between Lootah Real Estate and Dubai South, will result in the …
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