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Help continues to pour in for Adel Gaganlal
Desperate appeals made by two residents for help in the June 13 edition of XPRESS have generated huge response, with calls and letters pouring in for their ...
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Abu Dhabis GDP at current prices above AED 900 billion in 2012
WAM ABU DHABI, June 19th, 2013 (WAM): Abu Dhabi's GDP at current prices reached a record AED 911.591 billion in 2012, up from AED 846.684 billion in 2011, marking an annual growth of 7.7 percent, according to a report released by Statistics Centre - Abu Dhabi (SCAD). The preliminary data, announced by the centre in a press release today, also indicate a rise in the annual growth rate of ...
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Fujairah Crown Prince receives Sudanese Ambassador and Consuls General of Algeria Tajikistan Singapore
WAM FUJAIRAH, June 19th, 2013 (WAM) -- H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Crown Prince of Fujairah, has received in his office at the Emiri Court, the Sudanese Ambassador to the UAE, Ahmed Sadeeq Abdul Hai, who paid a courtesy visit at the end of his tenure in the country. Sheikh Mohammed wished the Sudanese Ambassador success in his new assignment. Sheikh Mohammed also ...
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Saif and Tahnoun bin Zayed briefed on Abu Dhabi Police Techniques and systems
WAM ABU DHABI, June 19th, 2013 (WAM) -- H.H. Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior and H.H. Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy National Security Advisor, have toured the General Command of Abu Dhabi Police. During the visit, they inspected the Department of Machines and Weapons at the Administration of Criminal Evidence, and ...
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10-year jail term upheld for men who tried to smuggle 50kg of heroin out of Dubai market
DUBAI // Four men who tried to smuggle more than 50kg of heroin out of Al Aweer Fruit and Vegetable Market in boxes of oranges had their ten-year jail sentences upheld by the Appeals Court today. Officers from Dubai Police's anti-narcotics department arrested the men on April 4 last year after putting the market under surveillance following a tip off. The officers watched as three of the ...
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5-day Big Brands Carnival begins in Dubai with over 80 high-end labels
The Concept Big Brands Carnival (CBBC), the most anticipated brands shopping event in town, is back with the presence of more than 80 exquisite luxury brands from around the world. The shopping fiesta, providing the shoppers with value for their money on high-end brands, has kicked off today at Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre- Hall 7, and will run from 10am to 10pm until ...
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Dubai Chile discuss customs cooperation
The existing spheres of customs cooperation and the economic and trade relations between Dubai and Chile were discussed today by Ahmed Butti Ahmed, the Executive Chairman of Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation and Director General of Dubai Customs, and Carlos Salas, the Trade Commissioner of Chile at the Embassy of Chile in the UAE. Ahmed Butti Ahmed, in his remarks at the meeting, ...
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Abu Dhabi GDP reached Dh911.6bn in 2012
Abu Dhabi’s GDP at current prices reached a record Dh911.59 billion in 2012, up from Dh846.68 billion in 2011, marking an annual growth of 7.7 per cent, according to a report released by Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi (SCAD). The preliminary data, announced by the centre in a press release today, also indicate a rise in the annual growth rate of non-oil sectors to 9.6 per cent, ...
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Cyclists put lives in danger
Cyclists are valiant. After all, they are making a personal effort to reduce carbon emissions and curb our reliance on fossil fuels. Additionally, cycling has substantial health and other benefits, too, provided the cyclists obey the rules of the road and treat other road users with consideration and ...
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Man alleges wife ran him down after quarrel
Sharjah: Police are investigating a man’s claims that his wife — whom he admits to having an affair with before he married her — deliberately drove into him following an argument on Wednesday in ...
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Abu Dhabi airport to introduce 50 new sleeping pods
';We will have 50 new sleeping pods by October. We installed the first 10 pods on a trial basis in May and they have become a massive hit among passengers,'; Gavin McKechnie, Vice President, Commercial, Abu Dhabi Airports Company, told ...
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International City New hub of global cuisines
DUBAI: Less celebrated and often derided, not necessarily for the right reasons, International City is finally living up to its name thanks to the gastronomic range its restaurants and eateries are putting up for its thousands of residents these ...
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Qatar says Taliban office not for Islamic Emirate
Guests arrive for the opening ceremony of the new Taliban political office in Doha on June 18, 2013. The Taliban office opened in Doha to facilitate peace talks does not carry the name of the "Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan," as it appeared earlier, Qatar said on ...
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Abu Dhabis non-oil output expands as economy reduces dependence on crude
Abu Dhabi's non-oil economy grew close to 10 per cent last year, according to the emirate's statistics agency. Faster activity across areas including property, education, professional services and trade led the rise in growth, Statistics Centre Abu Dhabi (Scad) said yesterday. Non-oil output rose by 9.6 per cent at current prices, compared to 7.7 per cent expansion across the overall ...
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UAEs Big Heart beats for Syrian child refugees
ABU DHABI // Syrian children displaced by the civil war are to receive a helping hand from the UAE, thanks to the efforts of Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of the Ruler of Sharjah. The chairwoman of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs has launched The Big Heart for Syrian Refugee Children campaign to get UAE residents involved in raising money. "It is tragic that many ...
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First phase of new Dubai address system completed
DUBAI // Smart address codes have been allocated to every one of the more than 130,000 buildings in Dubai, the civic body says. The allocation of the codes marks the completion of phase one of Dubai Municipality's Geo Address System (GAS), a new move to assign addresses in the emirate. The codes, which are mapped to the National Coordinates Grid (NCG) system, can be communicated far more ...
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Emirates named ‘world’s best airline’ at award show
Emirates Airline has been honoured with the title of world's top carrier at a recent award ceremony. The 2013 World Airline Awards took place yesterday (June 18th), during which Emirates was presented with the World's Best Airline gong. It also took home the prize for Best Middle East Airline and World's Best Inflight Entertainment, which is an award they have won nine years in a ...
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3 accused of premeditated murder in Dubai
Dubai Public Prosecution has referred to the Court three people accused of stabbing a man and robbing him of his car and other belongings. The victim was stabbed several times until he fainted. The accused stole his mobile phones, wallet and car. The Prosecution asked the Court to impose the stiffest possible penalty on the accused. "Such criminals should be penalised without any ...
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Sharjah man gave roommate Dh5000 and axe to kill his half-brother
Sharjah Police have arrested two people for alleged murder of a 31-year-old Afghan national. According to the police, one of the two is a half-brother of the victim. Both the arrested people were trying to flee the UAE, police said. An Afghan national had informed the police that a blood-stained dead body of a man is lying in a tyre warehouse in the emirate’s Industrial Zone 3. Police ...
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Projects approved for people with special needs
Abu Dhabi: The President’s Initiatives Follow-up Committee has approved two projects to establish and develop basic facilities for Sharjah City for Humanitarian Services (SCHS) at a cost of Dh80 million, and to establish the Ajman Club for people with special needs at a cost of Dh40 ...
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Billing issue over TV packages
This letter is intended to seek help from Gulf News to resolve my etisalat eLife billing issue, which I have been facing for over 18 months now. In August 2011, after many attractive etisalat customer calls, I considered upgrading to Triple Play Master 8MB from Al Shamil internet connection 512 Kbps speed — from a cost of Dh189 to Dh349 per ...
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UAE will try 30 Emiratis Egyptians for illegal Brotherhood cell
DUBAI (Reuters) - The United Arab Emirates said on Wednesday it would put on trial 30 Emiratis and Egyptians accused of setting up an illegal branch of Egypt's Muslim Brotherhood, part of a crackdown on the Islamist organization that has soured relations with ...
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Know your shopper to reap Dubai Summer Surprises reward
James Tracy-Inglis is the managing director of Saatchi and Saatchi X, a shopper marketing agency, in Dubai. With shopping sales forming a key part of Dubai Summer Surprises, which runs until July 14, he explains how retailers and brands can make the most of the ...
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Woman accused of burning son being framed by ex-husband Abu Dhabi court hears
ABU DHABI // A woman accused of burning her nine year old son with a hot iron told a court she was being framed by a jealous ex-husband. The boy's injuries were caused by a chemical substance that spilt as her neighbours were moving in, she told the Criminal Court. AA, 29, from Yemen, was accused after her ex-husband saw scars on the boy's arm during a custodial meeting scheduled as ...
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Dubai preparing for 1500 young finalists in weekend World Scholars Cup
DUBAI // More than 1,500 children from around the world will convene in the emirate this weekend to test their debating prowess and knowledge. The final round of the World Scholar's Cup, a global charitable foundation that organises enrichment activities for schoolchildren, will be held at several venues in Dubai between Friday and Sunday. Qualifying teams from 24 regional rounds in 25 ...
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