December 2016 — Topical news of the United Arab Emirates

December 2, 2016 no comments 964
A construction worker is accused of stabbing his roommate during New Year’s Eve celebrations because the victim said he wanted to have sex with the man’s wife, a court was told. Dubai Court of First Instance heard that the pair were drinking alcohol in their room when the attack happened....

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Rulers' statements on 45th National Day Abu Dhabi: The government is confidently progressing to deliver indicators of the National Agenda leading to the UAE Vision 2021 which seeks to develop and improve conditions in areas of justice, security, economy, environment, living standards,...

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Students in Dubai have for the first time risen above the international average of 500 points in a standardised maths and science test, it was announced on Wednesday. The latest round of TIMSS (Trends in International Mathematics and Science Study), held every four years, took place in...

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Dubai: The doors for the first ‘Consumer Electronics Fashion (CEF) The Big Shopper’, to be held at Sharjah Expo Centre, will open on Thursday. Antoine Georges, managing director of Dome Exhibitions, organisers of the three-day event, told Gulf News that the event is focused on the needs of...

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Wahat Al Karama memorial site opened to mark Commemoration Day Abu Dhabi: Emirati men and women who have made the ultimate sacrifice by laying their lives down for their country have been honoured for their actions with the opening of Wahat Al Karama (Oasis of Dignity) memorial site in Abu...

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The Emirates Group celebrated the UAE’s 45th National Day today with a spectrum of activities. At Emirates Group Headquarters and across its offices and facilities in Dubai, departments gathered for an array of activities that were enjoyed by Emiratis and their expat colleagues. To...

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A new video has been released by Dubai Police in which Al Mazeina lauds the sacrifices made by the martyrs. Even as the country continues to grieve the tragic death of Lieutenant-General Khamis Mattar Al Mazeina, Commander-in-Chief of the Dubai Police, these heartwarming final words...

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In Dubai, the events, activities and retail promotions would help create a festive environment that will focus on UAE's rich heritage. Here's the list! Dubai is all set to celebrate the country's 45th National Day with an exciting lineup of events and activities that will offer its...

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Dubai: Government departments have announced their timings for the long weekend, from Thursday to Saturday, which comes in celebration of the 45th National Day. This year, National Day falls on a Friday, which is a regular weekend off day, together with Saturday. To facilitate the...

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