December 2016 — Topical news of the United Arab Emirates

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With locally produced goods making a name worldwide, the country is looking at strengthening the whole sector Most people have a notion what a country-of-origin label stands for. Swiss-made generally implies high-precision products, Made in Germany is a synonym for top-notch...

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Dubai: The UAE economy continued to witness strong economic progress despite the challenging regional and global economic conditions in 2016, according to the annual report of the Ministry of Economy. “During this challenging year, the UAE economy has maintained its growth and high...

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UAE’s GDP tripled in the past 10 years, climbing from almost Dh511 billion in 2006 to Dh1.58 trillion in 2015. Dubai: The UAE economy continued to witness strong economic progress despite the challenging regional and global economic conditions in 2016, according to the annual report of the...

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Drones fitted with cameras allow police to read licence plates, assess accident scenes Ajman: Drones fitted with infrared video cameras are taking to the skies in a bid to catch reckless drivers and improve road safety in Ajman, a police official said. The take photos and videos of...

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Abu Dhabi conference urges UN Security Council to support efforts to protect heritage sites in conflict zones Abu Dhabi: A two-day global conference that concluded in the capital on Saturday called upon the UN Security Council to support international efforts to safeguard cultural heritage...

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Abu Dhabi: A new storage and restoration facility for manuscripts and historical documents will be opened in Abu Dhabi next year, and it is expected to initially house 20 million boxes of documents, a top official said here on Friday. The 40,000-square-metre facility in Mafraq area will...

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An official reception was held for King Salman at the airport where the national anthem of Saudi Arabia was played accompanied by a 21-gun salute. The Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman bin Abdulaziz of Saudi Arabia, has arrived in the UAE on an official visit. His...

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UAE-inspired decorations and traditional music and dance bring National Day fete to life Dubai: The UAE celebrated its 45th National Day on Friday, with streets lined with UAE flags and signboards commemorating the occasion. Early shoppers made their way to Dubai shopping malls on...

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DUBAI// A majestic falcon, young Emirati boys playing and geometric shapes are among the colourful new additions to one of the emirate’s most historic streets. Artists from around the world have been involved in transforming some of the buildings along 2nd December Street in Satwa into...

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During a panel discussion on 'Emergency Protection of Cultural Heritage' it was highlighted that terror group Daesh was issuing 'looting permits'. The International Conference for the Safeguarding of Cultural Heritage on Friday placed the onus on general public to stand tall and be counted...

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