The rate of decline in Abu Dhabi residential property prices has increased in the first half of 2017 compared to the year-earlier period, according to Core Savills. Its latest report said that Abu Dhabi’s real estate market is witnessing a period of …
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4.2m banned drug capsules confiscated in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police have arrested two Arab nationals and confiscated 4.2 million drug capsules from their possession, an officer said on Saturday. The suspects hid these capsules under a huge quantity of agriculture seeds at a farm in the country.
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DEWA encourages Dubai citizens to install solar panels
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has begun encouraging city residents to install photovoltaic (PV) panels on their rooftops, so they can benefit from the Shams Dubai initiative. Shams Dubai allows residents to benefit from solar power, and …
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DEWA encourages residents to install solar panels
… centre | Saudi issues framework for small-scale solar energy generation | Legislation is driving the GCC’s rooftop solar sector Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has encouraged Dubai citizens and residents to install solar photovoltaic …
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Dubai residents urged to self-generate electric power
Shams Dubai encourages DEWA customers to install solar photovoltaic panels on the roofs of their premises to generate electricity from solar power and export any excess to the power grid. This is part of DEWA’s effort to promote Dubai’s sustainable and …
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Abu Dhabi Police seize 4.2 million drug pills on farm
Police arrested two suspects with 4.2 million captagon tablets on a farm in the UAE. Abu Dhabi Police said on Saturday that the suspects – both from Arab countries – were arrested while attempting to smuggle the drugs, hidden under agricultural seedlings …
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UAE’s IPO drought is likely to ease from this year
Dubai: The IPO activity in the UAE has remained subdued for the past few years, which can be broadly attributed to two factors — firstly and the most important one is the lack of favourable market conditions, and secondly the unfriendly regulatory …
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‘Near-pefect’ solar absorber highlights bright outlook for UAE’s sun-powered future
A team of researchers led by a Masdar Institute professor have developed a solar absorber that has tiny nanoparticles of silver embedded in silicon dioxide, making it capable of absorbing nearly all light in the ultraviolet to visible range. Professor …
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Dubai Metro to extend use of 3D printing after Siemens deal
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has signed an agreement with Siemens to extend its use of 3D printing technology. The transport authority said the memorandum of understanding is an additional step that will practically enhance RTA’s already …
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UAE leaders exchange Eid Al Adha greetings
Abu Dhabi: Their Highnesses the Supreme Council Members and Rulers of the Emirates on Friday expressed their warmest congratulations to President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, on the occasion of Eid Al Adha, wishing him continued health …
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Thousands attend Eid Al Adha prayers in UAE
Abu Dhabi: Thousands of people braved the early morning humidity and heat in Abu Dhabi to congregate at mosques for Eid Al Adha prayers. Expatriates who attended the prayers expressed a deep sense of nostalgia as they recalled the times when they had …
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Eid in UAE: Those who serve so others may enjoy their holidays
Abu Dhabi: While most people in the city are in a festive mood and enjoying a long weekend holiday, there are those who sacrifice their holidays and celebrations and get busy serving the community on Eid day. Gulf News went around Abu Dhabi and met a …
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Eid Al Adha prayers draw large congregations in UAE
Abu Dhabi: Thousands of people braved the early morning humidity and heat in Abu Dhabi to congregate at mosques for Eid Al Adha prayers. Expatriates who attended the prayers expressed a deep sense of nostalgia as they recalled the times when they had …
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Abu Dhabi property firms plan merger as market faces slowdown
Two major Abu Dhabi real estate developers, Eshraq Properties and Reem Investments, said on Wednesday they aimed to merge as an economic slowdown in the emirate puts the housing market under pressure. The companies said discussions were at an advanced …
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UAE hotels look to Eid business boon
Hotels in the UAE, the second-biggest economy in the Arabian Gulf region and the top business and commercial hub of the wider Middle East, are gearing up for a four-day revenue bonanza as the country prepares to welcome flocks of tourists from the GCC and …
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Norwegian plans B737 Max service to Dubai
… be granted as Dubai’s Emirates has plied the route since 2013 and Dubai itself practises a liberal ‘open-skies’ policy. An executive of Norwegian confirmed the news to Business Traveller and told me that the airline would have six B737 Max 8 …
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Dubai-bye! Qantas ditches UAE stopovers in favour of Singapore as airline announces direct Sydney to London flights by 2022
Qantas flights out of Australia will no longer stop in Dubai, with the daily Sydney to London route going via Singapore instead. With Melbourne to London flights already flying via Perth and then non-stop to Europe, the March 2018 move means passengers …
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