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UAE Ambassador to India praises expat contributions
The contributions of Indian expatriates were praised by the UAE Ambassador to India on Wednesday. Dr Ahmed Al Banna described their role in economic development for both countries during a meeting with the state of Kerala’s chief minister, Oommen Chandy. The ambassador said the UAE plans to open a consulate in Kerala’s capital, Thiruvananthapuram, next
Moving to the UAE from the UK? Here’s all you need to know:
Britons should feel right at home in this nation of expats, who benefit from breathtaking scenery and tax-free incomes. United Arab Emirates is a nation of expats – in 2010 only about 16.5% of the 8.2 million people living there were Emiratis, while everyone else had adopted the country as their home. The majority of
What it’s like to be a cancer patient in Yemen today
Taiz, Yemen – Sina al-Asbahi, 29, was diagnosed with breast cancer five years ago. For two years, she received chemotherapy every three weeks at Al-Amal health centre in Taiz. However, the closure of the centre in April last year left her with very few options. Her family, which lives 70km from Taiz in the village
One in 4 Middle East firms suffer economic crimes since 2014
More than a quarter (26 percent) of organisations in the Middle East have experienced economic crimes in the past 24 months, lower than the global average of 36 percent but a 5 percent increase since 2014, according to a new report. The latest PwC Middle East Economic Crime Survey said that despite efforts to combat
UAE landmarks light up in colours of Belgian flag as country condemns attacks
ABU DHABI // National landmarks lit up in the colours of Belgium’s flag last night as the UAE condemned the terrorist attacks. Dr Anwar Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, expressed the country’s condemnation of what he called cowardly terrorist acts that targeted innocent civilians. He reiterated the UAE’s rejection of all forms of
Top 10 Beach Resorts in UAE To Discover
Summer is just around the corner and Dubai’s beaches are ready for an action-packed season. You will find these hotspots crowded with people playing beach games, picnicking, jet-skiing, jogging, swimming in the warm Gulf waters or topping up their tans. The week’s gallery lists ten of the best beach resorts in the UAE, as voted
March 23, 2016
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Dubai theme park set to open in October
Some of the big screen’s most popular cartoon characters will be on hand to entertain visitors when the Motiongate theme park opens later this year. The four million square foot Motiongate Dubai is set to attract over three million tourists annually, who will be immersed in a cinematic journey through their favourite movies via 27
March 23, 2016
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Qatar may house thousands of football fans in Bedouin-style tents in desert areas close to stadiums during the 2022 World Cup as tumbling oil prices have forced the tiny Gulf state to delay projects, including building hotels. Most of the expected 500,000 fans are expected to stay in hotels and apartments but contrary to Qatar’s
UAE post offices to issue international driving licences
ABU DHABI // Motorists who plan to drive overseas can now obtain an international driving licence by visiting their local post office. International driving permits are now being issued in any of the country’s 118 post offices after the Emirates Post Group partnered with the Automobile and Touring Club of the UAE. With the touring
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