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Dubai jails Australian for 10 years over fraud charges – The Age
Sun, sand and shattered dreams An Australian executive has been sentenced to 10 years jail in Dubai and fined $25 million, but his junior colleague has been acquitted in a spectacular climax to their four-year battle against property fraud charges. A defiant Matt Joyce declared his innocence after the guilty verdict against him on Monday and said ...
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Invesco study shows UAE captures most GCC private capital flows
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is the key beneficiary of private capital flow into the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region, according to the fourth annual Invesco Middle East Asset Management Study, with capital from emerging markets, notably India, Russia and China, overtaking those from developed markets. Participants in the study, which looks ...
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Dubai’s leading property agency delivers world-first tool and resources for …
Dubai, UAE, 21 May 2013: Better Homes , UAE’s largest realtor, has released helpful guides for property hunters and landlords in the Dubai property market. This follows from the property agency’s delivery of a tool that allows customers to publicly rate its agents, believed to a world-first innovation in the property ...
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Phase 2 of Absher initiative launched
Abu Dhabi: The second phase of the "Absher initiative" was launched yesterday by General Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed ...
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Green Globe certifies Dubai’s JA Jebel Ali Golf Resort
LOS ANGELES, California - Green Globe announces certification of the JA Jebel Ali Golf Resort in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Over the past few years this luxury resort has demonstrated leadership and innovation in the fields of operational efficiency and globally responsible practices on multiple levels. Fredrik Reinisch, General Manager at JA Jebel Ali Golf Resort is passionate about ...
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Fujairah Ruler urges better government customer services
FUJAIRAH, 21st May, 2013 (WAM): H. H. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Supreme Council member and ruler of Fujairah, today urged the heads of the emirate's government departments to elevate customer service for nationals and residents. He also stressed on the need for cooperation and coordination between all the departments in order to provide the best services for the public and to ...
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SummerFest Abu Dhabi expanded into 52-day extravaganza spanning mid-summer
ABU DHABI, 21st May, 2013 (WAM): With a refreshed identity and enhanced entertainment offerings, SummerFest Abu Dhabi - an upgrade of the emirate's annual summer promotion - has been expanded into a 52-day extravaganza spanning mid-summer, the Holy Month of Ramadan, Eid Al Fitr and the destination's traditional EidFest celebrations. Running June 27 to August 17, SummerFest Abu Dhabi ...
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Survey identifies 6000 death spots on Abu Dhabi roads
ABU DHABI // Almost a third of the capital's internal roads were found to be dangerous in a recent survey of high-risk traffic areas. Majed Al Kathiri, head of traffic services section and road safety at Abu Dhabi Municipality, said a survey of high-risk areas and corridors in Abu Dhabi identified more than 6,000 issues. "We need to intervene urgently to treat the most dangerous ...
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Saving lives also saves Dh520m Abu Dhabi Road Safety Forum told
ABU DHABI // The steady reduction in casualties on Abu Dhabi's roads since 2010 has saved the emirate Dh520 million, figures presented at the forum show. The decrease in deaths was so dramatic that the Department of Transport had to revise its casualty reduction targets for 2021. "Our initial target in 2009 was 22.7 fatalities per 100,000 population but we had to revise our target ...
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Abu Dhabi roads in for an extreme makeover
Pedestrians walk to and from the Abu Dhabi Mall on an overpass over the busy road in front of the mall. Authorities blocked off the street for use by pedestrians, forcing them to use the overpass instead of the risky jaywalking. Silvia Razgova / The ...
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UAE- Man caught promoting heroin
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) An Asian man has been arrested after a sting operation carried out by the Dubai Police foiled his attempts to promote large quantities of heroin in the country.The General Department of Anti-Narcotics of the Dubai Police received information on May 1 that 20-year-old O.A., who works as a mechanic, was involved in drugs and had imported, promoted and consumed ...
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UAE- Ex-Nakheel executive compatriot jailed fined
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times)A former executive manager of one of Dubai's biggest property companies has been sentenced to 10 years' prison alongside his Australian compatriot, while the pair must jointly fork out Dh88 million.The Court of First Instance handed down the sentence to the former executive manager of the Nakheel Waterfront project, M.J., 44, and A.R., who was the manager of a ...
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Sedition accused level fraud claims at UAE authorities
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Abu Dhabi- A prominent Emirati lawyer, one of the accused 94 in an ongoing sedition trial, accused authorities of planting and forging evidence, in one of the last days of the months-long trial. The defendant lawyer accused security agencies of planting a memory stick, found in one of the defendants's cars, saying the car was not inspected in the first two days ...
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UAE- Philippines witnesses reverse migration
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Overseas job packages which often lure Filipinos to work abroad are facing stiff competition as the Philippines is experiencing a reverse migration, with many workers convinced to stay at home as the country begins to offer more lucrative job packages.The information was disclosed by the Philippine Labour and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz, who said ...
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UAE- Comments on nuclear facilities guide invited
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR), the country's independent nuclear regulatory body, has invited the public to review and comment on its draft Regulatory Guide on the Certification of Reactor Operators and Senior Reactor Operators at Nuclear Facilities.This guide provides guidance for FANR's licensees on how to implement the requirements in ...
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UAE- Defendant alleges planting of evidence court round-up
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) A prominent Emirati lawyer, one of the accused 94 in an ongoing sedition trial, accused authorities of planting and forging evidence, in one of the last days of the months-long trial.He accused security agencies of planting a memory stick in one of the defendants' cars, saying the car was not inspected in the first two days after it was impounded. He said there was ...
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Jolies reveal sparks breast awareness in Dubai
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Days after international Hollywood siren Angelina Jolie told the world she had removed her healthy breasts to prevent breast cancer, dozens of UAE-based women have inquired about getting the same procedure.Jolie's big reveal came just one day after Khaleej Times reported on the growing phenomenon of women opting for the procedure - known as a prophylactic mastectomy ...
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UAE- Most of the expats want to continue here Conference
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Most foreigners in Dubai enjoy a safe life with well-paid, tax-free careers, and want to continue in the UAE, speakers at an expatriate community conference said.The third annual 'The UAE through its Expats' Eye' conference was held on Monday at the Dubai Cultural and Scientific Association (DCSA), in cooperation with the Zayed University.DCSA chairman ...
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Dubai student placed second in the world
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) It was joy and happiness for many students receiving the results of the Indian Certifcate of Secondary Education (ICSE, Grade 10) and Indian School Certificate (ISC, Grade 12) examinations. Students in Dubai schools continued to showcase their academic excellence by dominating the results.Kartik Kolachina, a student at Gems Modern Academy was ranked second in the world ...
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UAE- Take charge of your health DHA
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Obesity, smoking, diabetes and lack of physical activity have been identified as the main priorities that Dubai residents need to tackle head-on for their health, said a senior official of the Dubai Health Authority."And to work on these, we need to start from the most impressionable members of the society - the children," said Director of the Public Health and ...
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UAE- Mohammed hails students achievements
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times)His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Monday praised students for their scientific, technical and cultural achievements.Interacting with students after inaugurating the new headquarters of the Ras Al Khaimah Women's College (RAKWC), part of the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT), he ...
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UAE- Al Rostamani nominated to du board
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Du on Monday announced the induction of Hana Al Rostamani to its board of directors as per a nomination by shareholder Emirates Investment Authority as a representative to replace Younis Al Khoori.The board will convene for a meeting on Monday, June 3, 2013 to ratify Al Rostamani's appointment. Al Rostamani will apply her experience in providing strategic leadership ...
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Dubai retains its second position as intl retail hub
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Dubai has retained its position as the second most important international retail destination globally, closely behind London, according to a latest report.London and Dubai are significantly ahead of Paris, Moscow and New York, the other locations which make up the top five, according to the 2013 edition of 'How global is the business of retail' by leading ...
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UAE- Nakheel floats works tender for The Pointe
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times)Nakheel has floated a tender for ground improvement works at The Pointe, its 136,000 square metre retail and entertainment complex on Palm Jumeirah.The Pointe at the Palm Jumeirah - endorsed earlier this year by His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai - will be located at the tip of The Palm, ...
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UAE- Index kicks off
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times)Index2013 and The Office exhibitions opened their doors with the latest designs, style and innovative products on display at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre on Monday.The Index International Design Exhibition and The Office Exhibition trade shows were inaugurated by Shaikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and UAE Minister of ...
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