Paris, Sharjah: A new agreement was recently signed by Shaikha Budoor Bint Sultan Al Qasimi, president of the Emirates Publishers Association and head of Sharjah’s World Book Capital Organising Committee, and Irina Bokova, director-general of Unesco …
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Ministry keeps an eye on UAE egg market
UAE egg producers and distributors told Gulf News on Tuesday. One of the UAE’s largest eggs distributors said on Tuesday that its own poultry products adhere to the strictest standards. “We are purchasing our day-old chicks from reputable companies …
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Police arrest 17 in Dubai, Australia, Netherlands drug raids
Dubai: A high-profile international drug bust involving three countries, including the UAE, began as an operation two years ago, leading up to a raid on a Dubai restaurant on Monday. Police in Dubai, Australia and the Netherlands arrested two gangs of 17 …
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Vacationers face penalties for leaving cars dirty on Dubai streets
told Gulf News. If the unsightly cars are abandoned on main roads, he said, the municipality will remove them immediately. “It is a cleaning issue for us. These cars affect the aesthetic appearance of Dubai and also can cause safety issues.”
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Man surprises cheating wife in Dubai, lover jumps out of 2nd-floor window
A 27-year-old man took a break from work to double-check whether his wife was indeed at home as she claimed to him on WhatsApp. However, he ended up surprising her and his friend while they had sex in his flat, prompting his friend to jump off the window …
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Online system to help Dubai shoppers fight fake products
Dubai authorities have launched an online system that will help customers fight fake products. It was unveiled on Monday by Khalid Mohammad Sharif Al Awadhi, assistant director general for Environment, Health and Safety Control Sector, reports Xinhua news …
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Why Indians are investing big in Dubai property
In less than 40 years, Dubai has transformed from a local trading community into one of the most inspirational, exciting and successful cities in the world. It continues to make global headlines as an immensely attractive destination for tourists …
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Dubai Solar Show
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, has invited companies involved in solar photovoltaic, PV, technology to participate in the second Dubai Solar Show; the region’s largest solar energy exhibition, organised by DEWA, in conjunction with the 19th …
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UAE customer satisfaction on the rise
The UAE has registered a two-point growth in customer satisfaction index (CSI) during the first half of the year, according to a Service Hero report. The country scored a total of 77.7 satisfaction rate. Most of the 14 sectors covered by the CSI have …
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Real estate transactions in Dubai exceeded Dh390bn in 18 months
Dubai Land Department (DLD) announced that the total value of real estate transactions exceeded AED 390 billion across 95,000 transactions in 18 months (1 Jan 2016 – 31 July 2017). Commenting on the results, His Excellency Sultan Butti bin Mejren …
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DEWA renews invitation to organisations to participate in the second Dubai Solar Show
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has invited companies involved in solar photovoltaic (PV) technology to participate in the second Dubai Solar Show; the region’s largest solar energy exhibition, organised by DEWA, in conjunction with the 19th …
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Abu Dhabi woos Saudi residents to discover its extraordinary story
Abu Dhabi: A wide range of initiatives and events are being launched to welcome residents of Saudi Arabia to experience the UAE capital’s unique heritage, culture and traditions, the Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) announced on …
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Moody’s changes Qatar banks’ outlook to negative
Dubai: Credit rating agency Moody’s Investors Service has changed the outlook on Qatar’s banking system to negative from stable due to the weakening operating conditions and continued funding pressures facing Qatari banks. The rating agency’s new outlook …
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Abu Dhabi initiative to provide Dhs700 accommodation for lower earners
Abu Dhabi has announced plans to provide more accommodation options for lower income groups in the capital as the property market continues to weather tough economic conditions. The Department of Municipal Affairs and Transport at the Abu Dhabi City …
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New photography exhibition to showcase beauty of Sharjah
The ‘Vantage Point Sharjah 5’ exhibition was recently launched at the Sharjah … as well as the strengthening of ties among photographers. – TradeArabia News Service
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Abu Dhabi boy’s murder trial begins
Abu Dhabi: The Pakistani accused in the brutal rape and murder of 11-year-old boy, Azan, in June, has denied all charges in an Abu Dhabi court on Tuesday. The accused, M.A, appeared at the Abu Dhabi Criminal Court and said, “I have been beaten and …
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UAE bank ATMs touch 5,219 in H1
The number of automatic teller machines (ATMs) operated by banks in the UAE hit 5,219 by the end of H1, an increase of two per cent from 5,118 in H1 2016, according to UAE Central Bank statistics. The number of national banks stood at 23 in Q2 2017, with …
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