August 2018 — Topical news of the United Arab Emirates

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Dubai Police managed to extinguish the blaze, which started earlier this morning A yacht caught fire during the early hours of the morning on Thursday at Port Rashid marina in Dubai, Dubai Police said on their official Twitter account. Dubai Civil Defence rushed to the scene and...

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Dubai airline says two additional flights to Canadian city will be operated by iconic A380 from August 18 Emirates has announced that it will introduce two additional flights to its Toronto service from August 18. Both flights will be operated by the iconic Emirates A380 with...

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Museum of the Future picks 15 companies to help it develop unique experiences for visitors by using artificial intelligence and virtual reality technology The Museum of the Future has shortlisted 15 companies from across the world to help it develop unique experiences for visitors by...

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Last week, the Dubai Land Department seized properties, land plots and funds registered to Schon Investors in the UAE and around the world are praising the Dubai Land Department’s decision to seize assets belonging to developer Schon Properties, with many expressing hope that they will...

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Ministry of Climate Change and Environment authorises Fish Farm to operate a fish hatchery in Umm Al Quwain to improve food security The UAE's Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MOCCAE) has signed an agreement with Fish Farm authorising the latter to operate a fish hatchery in...

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Emirati Swiss luxury firm Mouawad has acquired the largest and purest diamond offered for sale by Alrosa, the Russian mining company Emirati Swiss luxury firm Mouawad has acquired a 51.38 carat Dynasty diamond, the largest and purest of five stones offered for sale by Alrosa, the...

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Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment announces Eid Al Adha events and activities including a three-day firework show Dubai has unveiled its plans to celebrate Eid Al Adha with events lined up across the city later this month. Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), an...

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Wockhardt announces plan to open first manufacturing facility in Jebel Ali Free Zone in Dubai Wockhardt, an Indian-based pharmaceutical and biotech firm, is expanding into the Middle East by setting up its first manufacturing facility in Jebel Ali Free Zone (Jafza) in Dubai. The...

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The purchase agreement also includes TV media volume worth several million euros for 2018 and 2019 Dubai - dnata announced on Thursday that it has acquired Tropo, a Germany-based tour operator that will be its entry to the German market and extends its global network of travel...

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The bank’s net profit for the first half (H1) of 2018 was up 5.6% Emirates Investment Bank (EIBank), a top private bank in the UAE, has posted a net profit of Dh11.81 million ($3.21 million) for the second quarter (Q2) of the year, as compared Dh8.86 million during Q2 2017,marking a...

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