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Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for March 31, 2017, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun. Ellen Fortini rounds up 10 things to do today in the UAE. newslide Dubai Family fun Visit RiseDCH and enjoy a variety of activities, including Wakefit fitness today and Metallize CrossFit tomorrow, screenings of Harry […]

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SHARJAH // A teenage girl has died after the quad bike she was on crashed on the way to school. The 13-year-old student from a private school in the emirate died of head injuries sustained in the crash in Al Seyouh. Police said the girl was taken to Al Qasimi Hospital, where she died in intensive care, reported Aletihad, the Arabic-language sister paper of The National. It […]

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ABU DHABI // The UAE has banned all non-heat-treated poultry products from parts of the United States and Malaysia due to concerns about the spread of bird flu. The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment decided to take action following an alert from the World Organisation for Animal Health. The import ban affects all types of live domestic, wild and ornamental birds, as well as chicks, eggs […]

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The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department has issued its first community-­service sentence to a young man for reckless driving, hitting a pedestrian by accident and putting the lives of bystanders in danger. This sentence was in line with a recent update to the UAE’s federal penal code. No specifics were given regarding the length of this specific sentence, but according to high-­level details regarding community service, it will […]

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30 March 2017 The UAE decision of granting Indian passport holders with either a valid US visa or a green card a visa on arrival is a welcoming step as this will boost the tourism and trade between the two countries, informed Mr Kamal Vachani, Group Director, Al Maya Group, Regional Director, Electronics and Computer Software Export Promotion Council (ESC) for the Middle East and President – […]

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Three days of mourning have been declared in Fujairah following the death of Sheikh Hamad bin Saif Al Sharqi, the Deputy Ruler of Fujairah. Sheikh Hamad died on Wednesday. Funeral prayers will be held on Thursday after Dhuhr prayers at the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Fujairah. Sheikh Hamad bin Mohammed Al Sharqi, Ruler of Fujairah, will accept condolences at Al Remailah Palace from Thursday. UAE flags […]

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Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for March 30, 2017, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun. Ellen Fortini rounds up 10 things to do today in the UAE. Want to see your event listed here? Email us with the details and contact information at [email protected] newslide Abu Dhabi Family fun Yas […]

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UMM AL QUWAIN // Housing support valued at Dh590 million has been awarded to 915 Emiratis. The Sheikh Zayed Housing Programme board of directors confirmed the names of the recipients, under directives from the President, Sheikh Khalifa, and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai. It was overseen by Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs. The decision was […]

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In a country that is becoming increasingly modern and globalised, there is a renewed focus on what it means to be Emirati and what can be done to preserve local heritage. This weekend, the courtyard of Al Ain Palace will be transformed into a traditional market, with food stalls and demonstrations of traditional medicine practices, such as hijama and tajbeer splinting, for the campaign “My Heritage, My […]

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Getting stuck in the desert is part of life for a motorist in Dubai and help is usually not far away. For this lorry driver with a full payload of building sand, his rescuer just happened to be Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai. In a video posted by Instagram user @adelabid1s, Sheikh Hamdan joins a string of vehicles to help move the tipper lorry […]

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AMMAN: The 2017 Arab Summit started today in Jordan with the participation of an unprecedented number of Arab leaders, whose agenda was topped by the issues of Palestine, terrorism and Arab coordination.Since early Tuesday, leaders of Arab states started arriving in the Jordanian capital Amman for a gathering that comes amid serious challenges and crises facing the region.UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres also arrived in Amman on Tuesday […]

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Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for March 29, 2017, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun. Ellen Fortini rounds up 10 things to do today in the UAE. Want to see your event listed here? Email us with the details and contact information at [email protected] newslide Abu Dhabi Family workshop Book […]

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A respite from recent stormy weather is likely on Tuesday across much of the UAE with a dry day in prospect, although drivers ae being warned to be aware of fog and mist patches that could accumulate overnight and into Wednesday. It is expected to be cloudy for much of the day with sunny spells. Temperatures in Dubai and the Northern Emirates are expected to reach 26°C. […]

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ABU DHABI // Two teams of UAE researchers are among the first to receive grants from a total of Dh45 million being awarded by the British government in the Arabian Gulf to tackle global challenges. Researchers at Masdar Institute of Science and Technology and Khalifa University are each receiving Dh1.8m for work on sustainability, in desalination and algae control. Eight grants are being given. Clare Grundy, deputy […]

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Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for March 28, 2017, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun. Ellen Fortini rounds up 10 things to do today in the UAE. Want to see your event listed here? Email us with the details and contact information at [email protected] newslide Abu Dhabi Family fun Visit […]

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The foundation stone was laid on Sunday for a UAE-supported military training city in Jordan. Sheikh Khalifa, the President, dedicated the project to King Abdullah of Jordan and the Jordanian people, reported Wam, the state news agency. The UAE will fund and implement the project, located in eastern Zarqa governorate, to build a joint camp for Jordan’s armed forces. It will include seven training schools designed by […]

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Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for March 27, 2017, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun. Ellen Fortini rounds up 10 things to do today in the UAE. Want to see your event listed here? Email us with the details and contact information at [email protected] newslide Al Ain Equestrian show Catch […]

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ABU DHABI // Monolith granite and limestone installations have been set up on the Abu Dhabi Corniche to mark the Year of Giving. The Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority opened the Mamsha Al Khair installations on Sunday, saying they reflect the UAE leadership’s commitment to fostering a culture of giving. Mamsha Al Khair has inscriptions from the late Founding Father, Sheikh Zayed, as well as the […]

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Fresh from a mammoth, big budget UAE show, Guns n’ Roses have been named the top grossing live act in the world. According to stats compiled by Pollstar, the reformed rock legends bank an average of $5,004,737 (Dh18.3 million) per show, with the average ticket price set at $101.82 (Dh373). Regular tickets for the band’s controversy struck show at Dubai Autism Rocks Arena on March 3 – […]

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26 March 2017 Sharjah, UAE – The sixth edition of the International Government Communication Forum (IGCF 2017) themed ‘Societal Participation…Comprehensive Development’, held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohamed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, concluded yesterday (March 23) at Expo Centre Sharjah, with the issue of a set of recommendations aimed at activating community participation in the achievement of […]

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Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for March 25, 2017, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun. Ellen Fortini rounds up 10 things to do today in the UAE. Want to see your event listed here? Email us with the details and contact information at [email protected] newslide Abu Dhabi Cultural festival Mother […]

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25 March 2017 Abu Dhabi, UAE – Etihad Airways is reassuring passengers of its highest level of service to minimise disruption following the introduction of a new US travel directive on electronic devices. Effective March 25, passengers on all US-bound flights from, or transiting through, Abu Dhabi International Airport will not be permitted to carry electronic devices bigger than a smart phone or mobile into the aircraft […]

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Heavy rain, thunder and lightning hit Dubai early on Friday, with motorists urged to take extra care in difficult driving conditions while, in Abu Dhabi, Etihad Airways warned of possible flight delays. Local reports suggest the wet weather has resulted in some road accidents while some events have been cancelled. The Desert Warrior Challenge in Ajman has fallen victim to the bad weather, as has the Street […]

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