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Spririt of Islam Muslim Calligraphy Exhibition in Abu Dhabi

Spirit of Islam Exhibition opens at ADMA-OPCO Headquarters Abu Dhabi today 28th Jan. 2009 (WAM) The ‘Spirit of Islam’ exhibition, showcasing unique masterpieces of Islamic calligraphy and rare banknotes and coins is now open at Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Company…

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Products made of endangered animals to be displayed to create awareness

Dubai, Jan 27th, 2009 (WAM): As part of its recently launched campaign in coincidence with world efforts to curb illegitimate trade in endangered animals, Dubai Customs is taking part, in collaboration with the International Fund for Animal Welfare (IFAW) and…

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3 Months Gold Price Chart in Dubai

Following are the price in chart form for Gold price in Dubai in the last 3 months

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ALDAR to Develop 7 Hotels on Yas Island

(WAM) ALDAR, one of Abu Dhabi’s leading property development companies, is to commission seven hotels on its Yas Island destination in time for the UAE capital’s hosting of the finale round of the 2009 Formula One Grand Prix this November….

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Journalists Visit Falcon Hospital Abu Dhabi

The Environment Agency Abu Dhabi (EAD) organised a Media Tour to Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital (ADFH) on Thursday, bringing together journalists from various mass media organisations in the UAE. Majid Al Mansouri, EAD’s Secretary General, said ADFH is a largest…

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Dubai Family Health Festival During DSF

DUBAI – A month-long Family Health Festival has been launched by (DSF) Dubai Shopping Festival as part of its ongoing activities. The Family Health event aims at generating awareness among people of health problems such as diabetes, blood pressure and obesity. …

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Dubai to build cycling and pedestrian tracks on roads

Gulf news today reported that Dubai will have some 580 kilometres of cycling and walking tracks on various roads in a bid to encourage people cover short distances without using private cars. The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has…

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Jess Mountain peak covered with snow for first time

Ras Al Khaimah, Jan. 24, 2009 (WAM) Jess Mountain or Jabel Jais in Ras Al Khaimah has been snow capped for the first time in the history. WAM reported today that In a rare phenomenon, snow has covered the peak…

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fDI Ranks Dubai as Top Future City

Dubai has been ranked top in the Middle East Cities of the Future, as ranked by fDi (Foreign Direct Investment) magazine, Duabi scored the highest points for economic potential, business friendliness, infrastructure and quality of life. Dubai is the top…

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Abu Dhabi Food and Beverage Forum on Feb 8th 2009

ABU DHABI, 22 Jan. 2009 (WAM): The Arabian Gulf’s hospitality sector is to get a major boost next month when a galaxy of the global industry’s stars come together in Abu Dhabi city, the capital of the United Arab Emirates,…

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CNN to Support Dubai Desert Clasic

CNN International has renewed its support to the forthcoming Golfing Event in Dubai Dubai Desert Classic which will feature a stellar cast bolstered by the presence of three-time champion Ernie Els and world number two Sergio Garcia. Dubai Desert Classic…

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Gulf news Friday Fundrive on 6th Feb

For residents of Dubai who own a 4WD vehicle The Gulf News the popular English daily of Dubai is organising a Friday Fun Drive which will be supported by Dubai’s Al Futtaim Motors Toyota, on Friday, 6th February, 2009. This will…

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UAE Banks use less than 15% cash flow provided by government for Economic crisis

Abu Dhabi, 21st Jan. 2009 (WAM) Banks UAE used less than 15% of the facility made available to them by the government in light of the world financial crisis, an indication that the Banks have enough liquidity, UAE Central Bank…

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DWC Aviation City key to regional MRO growth

Dubai World Central (DWC) Aviation City will cater to the Middle East’s burgeoning MRO industry as international experts predict that it will have the fastest ten-year annual growth rate of 8.9%, in comparison with the industry’s annual average of 3.6%….

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HH Khalifa congratulates Obama

Abu Dhabi, Jan.20th,2009 President of UAE HH Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a congratulatory cable to the new US President Barack Obama on the occasion of his oath-taking as President of the United States of Americ. HH Sheikh…