May 2017 — Topical news of the United Arab Emirates

May 7, 2017 no comments 1026
One of the main projects approved was the Saadiyat power station The Abu Dhabi Executive Council has approved several infrastructure development projects across the emirate valued at Dhs204m, official news agency WAM reported on Sunday. The executive committee at the council also...

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Dubai’s RTA has raised Dhs27.75m by selling 80 car number plates Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has raised Dhs27.75m by selling 80 car number plates at an auction on Saturday. The RTA’s 95th licencing open plates auction saw four licence plates receiving the highest bid...

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Abu Dhabi has maintained its position as the number one destination in the UAE for guest satisfaction in a report by travel and hotel data specialist organisation, Olery. The report’s findings highlight Abu Dhabi’s leading position among cities in the Arabian Gulf, with the overall Guest...

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Dubai: Emirates Post offices in the UAE will now be accepting traffic fine payments and will also sell parking cards. Nol cards will also be sold in Dubai post offices, according to Emirates Post Group. The new set of services is part of Emirates Post Group's partnership with the Roads...

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FUJAIRAH // Families say living near a quarry is affecting their health, as explosions rock their homes and dust causes breathing problems. Saed Al Yamahi, who lives in Al Taween, Fujairah, said his son had developed a chronic respiratory problem, while doctors at a local hospital estimated...

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Parents should ensure that their children don't produce or share such immoral videos The UAE General Prosecution has said it will prosecute people who post videos that are against the traditional values and morals of the UAE on social media. The General Prosecution issued the warning...

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Dubai’s office property market could be next in line for a turnaround … even a partial one. Leasing enquiries for DIFC and Tecom locations continue to be strong, and is now spilling over to other locations as well, according to the latest update from Knight Frank. And this could be the...

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ABU DHABI // Construction of the first nuclear reactor of the UAE’s atomic plant has been completed, although its operation will begin next year, said the Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (Enec). Enec and the Korea Electric Power Corporation (Kepco) have completed the initial...

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Aldar, a leading developer in Abu Dhabi, UAE, said it has achieved a major milestone by selling all its homes in the third tower at its latest mid-market development, The Bridges, within just four hours of its launch on Saturday (May 6). A 1,272-unit project, The Bridges is being built at a...

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'They are a symbol of national unity,' says President UAE leaders have paid glowing tributes to soldiers on the 41st anniversary of Armed Forces' Unification Day. President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan reiterated his pride in the UAE Armed Forces personnel, praising...

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