“It’s all systems go for us,” Frank Gabriel Jr, Chief Executive of Dubai Racing Club, told Gulf News. The nine-race card, boasting of the world’s richest payday in sport, opens with the Godolphin Mile Race at 3.45pm. Followers of racing form seem largely …
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Thundershowers continue to pound UAE
Dubai: Thundershowers continued across the UAE on Saturday, a day after heavy rain and hailstorm fell on parts of the emirates. The national weather bureau said the weather will remain unstable, with clouds and more rain expected to fall across the country …
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That's a high-speed chase! Dubai police's Bugatti Veyron supercar which can reach 253mph is officially declared the fastest cop car in the world
If you were to see a sleek Bugatti Veyron speed through the streets of Dubai, you might not expect the driver to be the one doing the chasing. But the vehicle is the latest addition to the force’s line of supercars and has been declared the fastest …
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Dubai Islamic Bank : DIB supports Dubai’s vision of becoming the Happiest City in the World
Participation in Happiness Meter program underscores DIB’s commitment and dedication to the government’s vision of making Dubai a Smart City and a center of technological excellence Dubai Islamic Bank (DIB), the largest Islamic bank in the UAE, is firmly …
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Dubai’s Earth Hour savings since 2008 show unwavering energy
Dubai: For just nine Earth Hours that Dubai participated in … both at a grass roots and up to government level,” Abdul Latif told Gulf News. “Here in the UAE, the leadership has been at the forefront of this change, with the establishment of the …
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Free WiFi and meditation as airlines grapple with laptop ban
“The UAE is the number one ranked country worldwide by the International … roaming on mobile phones to connect to the Internet in-flight, and planned to make WiFi freely available on some aircraft from next month. “We’ve sped up infrastructure work …
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UAE halts shipments from Brazilian meat plants
The United Arab Emirates has suspended shipments from six Brazilian meat plants and told importers to recall any of their products from local stores. The six plants are operated by JJZ Alimentos, Frango D M Industria E Comercio De Alimentos, Frigorifico …
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The Ritz Carlton Grand Canal Abu Dhabi review
Being driven into The Ritz Carlton Complex, you see villas on your right and expansive grounds on your left – but that doesn’t prepare you in any way for the sheer size of this property located near Khalifa Park in Abu Dhabi. For guests checking in or …
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Hundreds of flights delayed by thunderstorms in UAE
Dubai, Abu Dhabi: Heavy rains, coupled with thunderbolt and lighting that hit the country from pre-dawn to early morning on Friday, has sent air traffic into a tailspin, causing delays in more than 100 flights, both inbound and outbound, Gulf News has learnt.
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Thunderstorms delay numerous in-bound flights into UAE
Dubai, Abu Dhabi: Heavy rains, coupled with thunderbolt and lighting that hit the country from pre-dawn to early morning on Friday, has sent air traffic into a tailspin, causing dozens of delays especially for in-bound flights, Gulf News has learnt.
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Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola lauded the facilities his team availed of in Abu Dhabi
The former FC Barcelona manager was impressed with the facilities on offer.. During Manchester City’s recent stay in Abu Dhabi, Pep Guardiola got a glimpse of the state of the art facilities on offer and was impressed. Speaking ahead of the Manchester City …
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Catch Dubai Aquarium’s baby otters make a splash
Dubai: Cuddlesome to the extreme, four baby otters, or pups as they are called, are the latest additions to Dubai Aquarium & Underwater Zoo’s happy flock. Spring time, which usually heralds the arrival of the little ones in the animal kingdom has …
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3D-printing innovator sets sights on Dubai
Dubai: Enrico Dini might be known as the pioneer in 3D-printed buildings technology and the man who wants to print 3D houses. There is even a documentary about him — The Man Who Prints Houses. Dini has already reconstructed the arch of Palmyra destroyed …
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Dubai buildings told to improve escalator safety
“It (fine) could be higher if other safety aspects are not found to be compliant,” he told Gulf News. Hussain Nasser Lootah, director general of Dubai Municipality issued the circular requiring all buildings and shopping centres to provide adequate safety …
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Hedge fund manager Eric Mindich shuts down Eton Park
For hedge funds, 2016 was the worst year since the height of the financial … The dollar hovered near a four-month low against the Japanese yen on Thursday ahead of a vote on a… DUBAI (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia’s crude exports to the United States in …
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Pakistan Business Council: Connecting trade barons in Dubai
The council has more than 3,000 business ventures and is an appropriate forum to showcase Pakistan’s trade talent in the UAE The potential for business and investment between Pakistan and the UAE is enormous. Both governments, as well as trade bodies, have …
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Shah Rukh Khan in a fix with the IT department over his Dubai property
Readers may be aware that Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan, who owns the palatial Mannat in Mumbai, also has invested in property in Dubai which has now come under scrutiny for taxation. The Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) recently passed a rule …
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