She added: “Our partnership allows the students to gain knowledge that they will need to work in this market, to maintain the UAE’s position as a global leader in hospitality in the future. Rapid evolutions in technology mean greater guest expectations …
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Dubai's DED shuts down nearly 10,000 social media accounts
“Social networking accounts have come in handy for many who trade in counterfeit goods nowadays but the Electronic Compliance section maintain tight vigil to prevent such misuse of modern technology and protect the reputation of Dubai as a competitive …
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Abu Dhabi tenants in limbo over Tawtheeq system
ABU DHABI // Property agents say they have hundreds of tenants left waiting without power because of a fault in the Tawtheeq housing registration system. More than three weeks after the latest computer system was introduced, residents are still spending up …
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Business Bay springs to life with Truckers DXB
Dubai Properties Group (DPG) latest waterfront destination, Marasi Business Bay, transformed itself into an eclectic foodie delight from March 9 – 11, in collaboration with the Dubai Food Festival. The destination hosted 20 food trucks curated by Truckers …
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Blackmailers prey on UAE Snapchat users
DUBAI // Extortionists are increasingly using Snapchat to blackmail victims by threatening to share pictures on the internet, police say. The illusion of security provided by the app, in which pictures and messages self-destruct after a short time, could …
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'Dubai bubble': How long have you been living in it?
Dubai: The Dubai lifestyle or what is referred to as the ‘Dubai Bubble’ has proven to be appealing enough to attract more expats over the years, with 64 per cent of them staying significantly longer in Dubai than they had originally intended, showed a …
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2nd Arab IPO Summit to tackle policies governing capital raising activities
DUBAI — UMS Conferences, organizers of the upcoming second Arab IPO Summit, on Saturday announced its strategic partners for the summit which include leading exchanges like the London Stock Exchange, Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange, Palestine Exchange …
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UAE might see fully functioning Hyperloop by 2021, experts say
“While technology is revolutionising many facets of our lives … The company also intends to hire several people from the UAE to add to its growing staff. Nick Earle, senior vice president of Global Field Operations at Hyperloop One, is quick to point …
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Engaged couple jailed in Abu Dhabi for sex outside marriage after doctor found fiancee was pregnant are freed
An unmarried couple arrested at a hospital in Abu Dhabi after a doctor discovered that the woman … After receiving little or no news of the pair since they were held separately at Al Wathba prison in the UAE capital, Mrs Culverwell, 51, got a call …
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UAE releases 'unlawful sex' couple and drops charges
Ukrainian Iryna Nohai and her South African fiance Emlyn Culverwell were arrested in Abu Dhabi after a doctor discovered Ms Nohai … baby‚” she added in an interview with the Times Live news website. “I have to resist calling them every two minutes.”
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Project Update: Dubai's Smart Shelters Promote Passenger Information
For the amenities a partnership was formed with Wi-Fi UAE, Charge Up for mobile/cell phone charging, and MBME for the bill payment system. “RTA set up a goal for the Happiness of Dubai people, which encourage all sectors and agencies to develop projects …
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UAE might see fully functioning Hyperloop by 2021
“While technology is revolutionising many facets of our lives … The company also intends to hire several people from the UAE to add to its growing staff. Nick Earle, senior vice president of Global Field Operations at Hyperloop One, is quick to point …
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Dubai Police caught 13,398 wanted suspects last year
Dubai: Dubai Police’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) arrested 13,398 wanted suspects and recovered Dh5.1 billion from them last year. Most of the wanted people caught were involved in financial crimes, Major-General Khalil Ebrahim Al Mansouri …
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Hamdan Bin Mohammad visits Dubai Police HQ
Dubai: Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince, on Thursday visited Dubai Police’s headquarters. Shaikh Hamdan was accompanied by Shaikh Maktoum Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai. Upon their arrival …
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As Dubai’s Skyline Adds a Trophy, the Architect Calls It Stolen
These days, Mr. Donis works in Rotterdam, the Netherlands, more than 4,000 miles away from Dubai. He catches glimpses of his creation via occasional news articles on the web. “It looks fantastic over all,” he said. “But they stole it.”
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Dubai students discover ‘Treasures of Hatta’
More than 280 students from private schools in Dubai participated in the first ‘Treasures of Hatta’ education activity, which connected students with different aspects of community living in the area as part of the Hatta Wellbeing District project.
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Dubai plans 1.4 million square metre public park
The Emirate of Dubai and investment firm Dubai Holding have signed a memorandum of understanding to build a 1.4 million square metre public park in the city. Located in DubaiLand, a $64bn development currently under construction, the park will “provide a …
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