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Earthquake training for GCC rescue teams
The UAE search and rescue unit has carried out a joint drill with teams from the GCC to ensure it is fully prepared in the event of an earthquake. The drill was carried out at the UAE team's camp in Al Shlila, Abu Dhabi, and included teams from Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain. It focused on measuring the team's response capabilities in cases of natural disasters and buildings ...
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Suspected back-seat thief arrested in Sharjah
A man has been arrested in connection with a series of thefts from SUVs in Sharjah. Col Abdul Razak Assad, the acting director of Sharjah CID, said the Iraqi man is accused of stealing the rear seats from 4x4 vehicles. He was arrested in industrial area five after being followed by police. "He tried to resist arrest and flee the scene but police managed to control him and arrest ...
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Symantec Internet Security Threat Report reveals increase in cyberespionage
Symantec Corp.'s (Nasdaq: SYMC) Internet Security Threat Report, Volume 18 (ISTR) revealed a 42% surge during 2012 in targeted attacks compared to the prior ...
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Arabtec projects unaffected by strike
Dubai-based Arabtec has said the delivery of projects was unaffected by what it called a partial labour stoppage, adding it was working with authorities in the UAE to resolve the issue, Reuters has reported. "Arabtec reiterates that project delivery timelines have and will not be affected," the company said in a bourse filing yesterday. "Arabtec has been working closely with the ...
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Abu Dhabis Man City seals MLS team franchise
The New York Yankees and Abu Dhabi-owned Manchester City have formed a Major League Soccer (MLS) team to play in New York City from 2015, aiming to win over America's largest sports market to the global ...
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UAE to protest Philippines embassy action
Foreign Minister Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan yesterday fielded a question by a Federal National Council (FNC) member about violation of international laws and norms by some embassies in the UAE by holding direct meetings with private sector organisations and obliging them to obey their instructions and ...
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And the winner of Dancing With the Stars Kellie Pickler and Derek Hough
Kellie Pickler came into the final "Dancing With the Stars" episode in second place but finished in first. The 26-year-old country singer won the show's mirrorball trophy Tuesday. Pickler and her professional partner, Derek Hough, earned two sets of perfect scores Monday night and another on Tuesday. Judges' scores combined with viewer votes determine the winner. ...
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Outlook promising unemployment and diversifying economies still an issue in Dubai - IMF
Resolute policy action will be necessary this year The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is not concerned about Dubai's ability to repay its estimated $48 billion of debt obligations, according to the director of its Middle East and Central Asia department.Masood Ahmed was speaking to reporters in the emirate on Tuesday as part of the IMF's regional economic outlook update for the ...
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Will Emirates love for environment drive in hybrid cars
Manufacturers are waiting for interest in hybrids to grow Hybrid cars are reaching the Gulf in limited numbers. But those who want to do their bit for the environment, or make a statement, will have to dig deep into their resources -- the niche here is dominated by prestige, performance marques such as Porsche, Lexus, BMW and McLaren Automotive.And for now, these companies are not particularly ...
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UAE slams Philippine move to contact firms directly
The UAE foreign minister has accused the Philippine Embassy of violating international conventions for directly contacting companies that supply Filipino labour to the country.In response to a question from Federal National Council member Hamad Al Rahoomi, at the ...
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Great Family Summer Getaways with Emirates Holidays
With summer just around the corner - now is the time to plan your next family getaway. Emirates Holidays has announced several holiday offers - from immersing yourself in the amazing world of Harry Potter, to soaking in the rich history and culture of Vietnam, or enjoying magical moments at a Disney park, to having the adventure of a lifetime on a South African safari - these holidays will bring ...
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Top Stories on Dubai Chronicle on May 22nd
Dubai was urged to regulate the speed with which its real estate market grows by IMF’s senior official Masood Ahmed. The director of IMF’s Middle East department warned that if the emirate does not take measures today, this may again result in a "boom-bust cycle." ...
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UAE sedition trial Final addresses for the 94 accused as court sets date for verdict
ABU DHABI // Lawyers for the 94 Emiratis accused of sedition made their final addresses to the State Security Court yesterday. They renewed calls for their clients to be acquitted, repeated allegations that case files had been tampered with while noting that they had no access to them, and criticised the media for its coverage of the case. Jassim Al Naqbi, who represents nine of the accused, ...
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Maids wage contracts must be honoured if signed says UAE Foreign Minister
ABU DHABI // The UAE does not prevent foreign embassies from working to protect their citizens who are employed here, the Foreign Minister told the FNC yesterday. Following a debate on efforts by the Philippines embassy to enforce a minimum wage for its citizens employed as domestic staff, Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed said that "if we want to support our nationals abroad, there can be no ...
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UK backing visa-free Euro travel for Emiratis
ABU DHABI // The European Parliament will consider granting Emiratis visa-free entry to the European Schengen area next year, the Foreign Minister told the FNC yesterday. Over the past year the UAE has increased its efforts to win visa-free entry to the Schengen area - a group of 26 countries in western Europe. In February, Sheikh Abdullah Al Hamed, undersecretary at the Ministry of Foreign ...
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Back from Dubai with Legend goodies
Okoroike had, on May 10, emerged one of the winners of the Legend Real Deal Consumer Promo. By this, he earned himself a trip to Dubai, United Arab Emirate, where he has an open cheque to purchase whatever his heart chose - perhaps excluding whole houses or ...
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How you can get free legal advice in Dubai
Dubai Courts has introduced free electronic legal consultancy, case registration and records revision services to help inform the public about their rights and obligations and judicial procedures and to promote efficiency. In coordination with prominent Dubai lawyers, the Courts is offering free electronic legal consultancy to the public under a new initiative called ‘Shoor’, ...
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Video Your exclusive tour aboard Mariner of the Seas’ docked in Dubai
It is being hailed as the last of the great voyagers and the Royal Caribbean International’s Mariner of the Seas is on its maiden call to Dubai, docked at Port Rashid. The luxury liner can carry more than 3,800 passengers. The 1,020-feet-long cruise ship sailed from Galveston, Texas, dropped anchor at Barcelona before making its maiden voyage to Dubai on ...
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Dubai sets sail for a billion-dirham cruise industry by 2020
Its full speed ahead for Dubai as it sets sail for a bullish cruise tourism sector that has chartered a course to generate more than Dh1 billion in annual income by 2020. Speaking ...
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Etisalats Nigerian affiliate secures $1.2bn refinancing facility
Etisalat has said its Nigeria affiliate has signed a $1.2bn refinancing loan with 13 Nigerian banks, Reuters has reported. The medium-term facility will be used to refinance an existing $650m loan and bolster Etisalat Nigeria's network, Etisalat ...
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IMF confident Dubai can meet financial obligations
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said it isn't worried about Dubai's ability to meet its financial obligations after the emirate that almost defaulted in 2009 successfully managed to reschedule payments, Bloomberg has reported. "So far the government-related entities have managed debt rescheduling from 2009 quite successfully," said the head of the fund's Middle ...
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Revealed Dubai’s 10 biggest villa deals in Q1
Property prices in Dubai are on the upswing, especially in the villa market, where prices rising 20 per cent last year. Data shared exclusively by Reidin.com with Emirates 24|7 reveals that investors are spending money lavishly on buying good, quality properties with big-ticket transactions (in secondary market) being registered in the Dubai Land Department. According to Reidin.com, a ...
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Jobs in Dubai Gems hiring 500 staff for 2 new schools
"There will be room for approximately 5,000 students once all phases of both schools are complete. The recruitment process is underway for both schools. There will be over 500 staff members employed at both schools once all phases are complete," Gems Education said in a statement to ...
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Dubai landlords start shunning ‘partying’ bachelors
contacted a few real estate agents in Al Qusais and Al Nahda area, they admitted to be governed by a ‘no bachelor clause’. "I don’t know the reason but the landlords don’t want to rent out to bachelors," confirmed an agent. Another claimed he had access to one building that allowed bachelors. This, Joji points out, could be an old dilapidated building in a ...
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Etihad launches new cards that reward spending with air miles
Credit card provider MBNA has added airline giant Etihad to its partner portfolio as they today launched two new cards that rewards spending with air miles. Holders of the Etihad Guest American Express Card will earn 1.5 Etihad Guest Miles for every 1 of spending, while those with the Etihad Guest Visa Card will get 1.5 miles for every 2. MBNA has a litany of organisations for whom it provides ...
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