April 2017 — Topical news of the United Arab Emirates

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Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is expected to restart a gasoline-making secondary unit at its Ruwais refinery in the first quarter of 2018, following a fire at the refinery earlier this year, three industry sources said on Monday. The state-owned oil company shut a residue fluid...

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Dubai’s Land Department is working on a new rental law that will give separate weightage to commercial real estate such as offices, malls, health and educational property, apart from residential. The law, which is in front of the legislative committee, will replace the current one-size-fits-all...

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Explosive detection screening will be conducted for randomly selected passengers and their baggage Passengers travelling on direct flights from the UAE and Qatar to Australia will now face additional screening, especially of electronic devices. The new rule come after the US and the...

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Three men have been detained and hacking software and millions of dollars in assets has seized Dubai Police have arrested a group of hackers alleged to have perpetrated an email blackmail scheme that targeted five White House officials. Speaking to Arabic-language newspaper Al Bayan...

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To be conducted for randomly selected passengers and their baggage travelling to Australia Emirates and Etihad have confirmed that their flights to Australia will face additional screening measures, such as explosive detection screening, at the boarding gates from April 6. Last...

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Alpin has been appointed as the design phase commissioning authority for the 2020 World Expo, which will take place in Dubai. The commissioning process is a quality-focused process for enhancing the delivery of a project and as the commissioning authority, Alpin will lead the process...

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The last major element in the design of the Expo 2020 Dubai site was unveiled today with Al Wasl Plaza - an open space that combines breathtaking design, innovative technology and an intricate domed trellis incorporating a huge immersive projection experience. The plaza will be a unique space...

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Investors who are buying property near the Expo will receive a high return on investment. Here are a few reasons for investors to consider committing to the Dubai real estate sector: Expo 2020 is coming to Dubai Dubai is hosting the next World Expo in October 2020. The Expo will...

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The new line is made up of 800mm (in diameter) flexible iron pipes. Residents of Ajman and Umm Al Quwain may now breathe a sigh of relief as the problem of water cut has come to an end with a newly-operated water supply line between the two emirates. The Federal Electricity and Water...

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It will have an open dome, and when completed will be able to accommodate 10,000 people Expo 2020 has unveiled what will be the the main venue for the six-month long event. Al Wasl Plaza will connect the three thematic pavilions. Al Wasl is the old name of Dubai, and means...

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