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UAE: Etihad Rail announces new high-speed train; travel from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in 30 mins
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Etihad Rail unveiled on Thursday the first high-speed, all-electric passenger train that will connect Abu Dhabi and Dubai, allowing commuters to travel between the two emirates in just 30 minutes. This train, which will run at 350kmph, will pass through...
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UAE reinforces commitment to global education
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ABU DHABI - The United Arab Emirates commemorated the International Day of Education on 24th January, reaffirming its unwavering belief in the transformative power of education. The nation has consistently positioned itself at the forefront of global efforts to provide...
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Mariam Almheiri stresses UAE’s commitment to cooperation for sustainable food systems at Davos
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DAVOS, Switzerland - Mariam Almheiri, Head of International Affairs at the Presidential Court and Group CEO of 2pointZero, underscored the UAE's commitment to global collaboration and innovative solutions for food systems transformation and sustainable development during her participation in the...
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Emirates to resume Dubai- Beirut flights
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UAE: Emirates will restart services to Beirut, Lebanon from February 1 with a daily flight, the airline said Friday. The airline will also reinstate daily services to Baghdad in Iraq on the same day. From February, Emirates’ daily flights to...
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Iranian Vice President visits Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
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ABU DHABI - Dr. Shina Ansari, Vice President of the Islamic Republic of Iran and Head of the Department of Environment, visited the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in Abu Dhabi, accompanied by Reza Ameri, Iranian Ambassador to the UAE, and...
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UAE finish second in 3rd stage of Tour Down Under in Melbourne
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MELBOURNE – Ecuadorian professional road racing cyclist Jhonatan Narváez, riding for UAE Team Emirates-XRG, finished second in the third stage of the Tour Down Under, Melbourne, Australia. ThE strong performance moved him up to second place overall, just eight seconds...
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Green Day’s Middle East debut: RTA extends Dubai Metro for Expo City concert
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Dubai: Fans of Green Day have even more reason to celebrate as the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced extended Dubai Metro services for the rock band’s first-ever performance in the Middle East on January 27, Monday. To accommodate...
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Rashid Al Dhaheri wins second in Formula Regional Middle East
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ABU DHABI - Emirati driver Rashid Al Dhaheri came home in second place in the first race of the new Formula Regional Middle East Championship at the Abu Dhabi Yas Marina circuit. Formula Regional is the next step up from...
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‘NAFIS’ supports registration process of 71,510 Emiratis in private sector: GPSSA
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ABU DHABI - The electronic linkage project between the General Pension and Social Security Authority (GPSSA) and the Emirati Human Resources Competitiveness council, Nafis, has provided Emiratis employed in the private sector with pivotal insurance and pension benefits. As a...
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UAE: Why 7 out of 10 residents believe in lifelong learning
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A vast majority of people in the UAE view lifelong learning as a key to be prepared and enthusiastic for the future, according to the findings of a new study. Commissioned by the Institute for Future Readiness, a UAE-based organisation...
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