2018 — Topical news of the United Arab Emirates

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Since April 2015, the UAE has provided $2.83bn, says it will continue to provide direct assistance to Yemen The UAE has pledged AED1.84 billion ($500 million) to support the United Nations 2018 Yemen Humanitarian Response Plan, which aims to reach more than 13 million underprivileged...

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Mubadala signs agreement with Taneo to target investment opportunities in key sectors of Greece's economy Greece’s New Economy Development Fund (Taneo) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Abu Dhabi's Mubadala Investment Company to create a EUR400 million ($350.4 million)...

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New report shows Dubai registered the highest RevPAR and occupancy, despite both falling last year The Dubai hospitality market registered the highest revenue per available room (RevPAR) of $189 and the highest occupancy rate (77.7 percent) in the Middle East during 2017, according to a...

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Dubai Civil Aviation Authority chief reveals impact of airspace restructuring project Airspace capacity at Dubai International Airport has increased by 25 percent and doubled at Al Maktoum International Airport following a restructuring project, it was announced on Wednesday. Sheikh...

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Tanmay Pakshi applauds country for being first to appoint a Minister of Artificial Intelligence Tanmay Pakshi, the world's youngest artificial intelligence (AI) expert, has said that the UAE is a unique international model addressing the Fourth Industrial Revolution. He hailed the...

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Dubai Municipality says new facility, which also features a library, aims to create 'positive and stimulating environment' Dubai Municipality has launched its first Happiness Platform on the Jumeirah-3 Beach, which allows visitors to fish in a "positive and stimulating atmosphere". The...

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Mission: Impossible star takes to Twitter to thank the 'amazing cast, crew and people of Abu Dhabi' Hollywood star Tom Cruise has revealed that filming on the latest instalment of the Mission: Impossible movie franchise in Abu Dhabi has been completed. Mission: Impossible – Fallout, the...

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Low-cost carrier says platform offers one-stop shop for passengers to book holiday packages Dubai-based flydubai has launched a new online holidays division, offering a one-stop shop for passengers to browse for and book their holiday packages consisting of flights and hotels, with the...

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Aquaventure After Dark will be launched from April 5, with the waterpark opening from 7.30-11.30pm One of Dubai's water parks is to start operating at night to the backdrop of a live DJ, it was announced on Tuesday. Aquaventure After Dark will be launched at the Palm attraction from April...

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United Arab Emirates will not change its civilian flight paths, the chairman of its General Civil Aviation Authority said. DUBAI- The United Arab Emirates will not change its civilian flight paths, the chairman of its General Civil Aviation Authority said on Tuesday, a day after the UAE...

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