March 2018 — Topical news of the United Arab Emirates

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Dubai-based Emaar Development has unveiled an exclusive collection of ultra-luxury apartments, penthouses and podium-level townhouses in The Grand, a spectacularly designed residential tower located near the heart of Creek Island at Dubai Creek Harbour. The limited-edition launch...

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It has the mandate to monitor and guide development service companies in Abu Dhabi. Abu Dhabi is setting up an independent corporate body that will have the ownership of all government and quasi-government development service companies of the emirate. The Abu Dhabi Development...

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New arrivals at $270m wildlife park include three African white lions, two Nile crocodiles Dubai Safari, home to the most diverse array of animals in the UAE, has seen 175 new-borns representing 30 species since its opening late last year. The wildlife park welcomed new arrivals such...

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Ministry of Climate Change and Environment orders products from shelves after three deaths in Australia The UAE's Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MoCCAE) said on Monday that it is removing Australian rock melons from UAE markets following deaths from contaminated products....

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A total of 315 new companies registered in 2017, in addition to 384,200 sq ft of additional leased space Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) posted a 1 percent increase in combined revenue in 2017, DIFC Governor Essa Kazim announced on Monday. In its 2017 annual review, DIFC...

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UAE Council for Artificial Intelligence will initially identify the government sectors where AI technology can be incorporated The UAE has adopted the formation of the UAE Council for Artificial Intelligence to ensure the implementation of the latest technologies across various sectors....

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First refurbished aircraft will go into service on March 6 to Fort Lauderdale Emirates has invested over $150 million in refurbishing 10 existing 777-200LR aircraft in its fleet with its new Business Class cabin, that has new wider seats laid out in a 2-2-2 configuration. While the...

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Service between Karama and Al Quoz affected Dubai Metro’s services between ADCB metro station and First Gulf Metro Station have been temporarily disrupted, Dubai Roads and Transport authority has said. The service between the two stations – at Karama and Al Quoz – on the red line has...

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Emirates Global Aluminium said it was prepared for any eventuality from Trump's proposed tariffs American aluminium imports from the UAE are “very critical” to the national security of the United States, according to Danny Sebright, the president of the Washington DC-based US-UAE Business...

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The UAE is 'well positioned' to reap the benefits of higher oil prices and improved business confidence, according to a new report from BMI Research The UAE’s Real GDP growth will accelerate over the course of the next two years despite limited growth in oil production, bolstered by strong...

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