Abu Dhabi is one of the most modern cities in the world. It is the center of government and business life in the UAE, headquarters of the emirates oil operating companies and embassies are based here. The architecture of its modern buildings and sky scrapers is the finest in the Middle East. Abu Dhabi's oil wealth has been wisely utilized to encourage a healthy trade and commerce atmosphere apart from oil industries too. The promotion of tourism and various tourism related projects will elevate Abu Dhabi to a Singaporean status in the region. Large gardens and parks, green boulevards lining all the streets and roads, sophisticated high-rise buildings, state-of-the-art communication services and transport, the presence of all the international luxury hotel chains, rich shopping malls, cultural centers and events provide tourists a one-of-a-kind experience all the year round.
Singer with Israeli travel papers permitted to enter country Gulf News The UAE yesterday allowed Rim Banna, a popular Palestinian singer and composer, to enter the country on her Israeli travel documents and take part in a charity programme organised by Al Quds...
Father and son Gulf News A father and son reported lost at sea on Wed-nesday night have been reunited with their family after surviving hours in the open sea. Khamees Jawhar and his son Meshel, were finally found...
It is in the hands of superdelegates The National Washington // Never mind the voters, it is the superdelegates that matter. Just five contests remain before the presidential primary voting season ends next month and the Democratic Party lacks the...
Students find more choice at university The National Young people are being given more choice in deciding what subject to study at university, according to students.They believe the diversification of the economy means that there are employment options...
Abu Dhabi to be more Arabian Business Abu Dhabi will over the next five years seek more liberal economic policies, boost its industrial infrastructure and provide more support to small and medium-sized businesses, Department of Planning...
Taking aim at Jebel Ali Gulf News How do you relax at the weekend? Maybe go to the beach, eat out or chill out with family and friends at home with a movie. Something that does not immediately spring to mind is a different...
Controversial entertainer enjoys returning to comedic homeland The National Dubai // A controversial Palestinian-American comedian says although he tones down his act for performances in the Middle East, he is still not afraid to upset people.Aron Kader, who grew up in...
Memory of first hospital lives on Gulf News Al Maktoum Hospital continues to be one of the leading landmarks in the emirate since its inauguration 57 years ago. Construction of the first section of Al Maktoum Hospital began in 1951 and...
Suing a government department Gulf News The Institute of Advanced Legal and Judicial Studies in Dubai organised a seminar on the litigation process to sue a government department in Dubai. Dr Judge Jamal Hussain Al Sumaiti, Director...
Personnel trained to handle disasters Gulf News Abu Dhabi: More than 100 people from across the UAE who work in the military, police, hospitals and relief agencies gathered yesterday for disaster response training. It was the last day of the...
Expats fined for driving without licences Gulf News The Fujairah Traffic Court has fined two expatriates a total of Dh11,000 for driving without a valid licence and causing damage to other vehicles. Indian A.R.N., was arrested in April after...
Sharjah schoolgirl tops Gulf region in Kerala board exam Gulf News She scored 577 marks out of 600 (96.17 per cent) and stood first in the Gulf in the Kerala Board Higher Secondary examinations, the results of which was announced yesterday in Thiruvanathapuram the...
UAE flights to Beirut resume on Friday Gulf News Beirut’s airport is due to resume operations on Thursday afternoon, but UAE flights will not restart until Friday.Rafik Hariri International Airport was forced to suspend operations...
Gulf News readers speak Gulf News I have been reading Gulf News for the past two years. I like to read it every morning when I have my coffee. My favourite sections in the paper are the Sport and Asia sections, as well as Friday...
Letters from the past Gulf News Gulf News looks back over the years at concerns and issues raised by readers in their letters to the newspaper. It’s a retrospective that offers an insight into the community, the development...
Earthquake death toll will top 50,000 The National Beijing // China said today that more than 50,000 people had likely died in the devastating earthquake that hit the southwest as time runs out to save survivors buried in the rubble of broken...
Rise in deaths of young children left unattended The National Abu DHABI // Many children have died and hundreds have been seriously injured in household accidents after being left unattended at home by parents who made no provision for childcare, police said...
UN slashes world growth forecast for this year Business Times The United Nations on Thursday sharply curtailed its forecast for world economic growth this year because of worsening U.S. housing and credit markets.
Saudi, UAE want more Thai rice imports Business Times Saudi Arabia, one of the world's top rice buyers, and the United Arab Emirates are both planning to secure more Thai rice imports this year to meet domestic demand, traders said on Thursday.
EU, US start Business Times ... amp;The European Union has one clear political goal, we want to establish an open aviation area between the United States of America and the European Union,& said Zoltan Kazatsay from the European...
Gold jumps 2 pct on surging oil, firm euro Business Times Gold jumped more than 2 percent on Thursday as investor buying picked up while oil surged and the dollar weakened against the euro, boosting the metal's appeal as an alternative investment...
US consumer prices rose 0.2 pct in April Business Times Us consumer prices rose a moderate 0.2 percent in April, as energy costs appeared to stabilize after sharp gains earlier this year, a government report showed Wednesday.
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