ITB demonstrates strong, steady interest in Abu Dhabi

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Berlin, March 15, 2009 - (WAM) - Abu Dhabi pavilion exhibitors at ITB Berlin - one of the world's largest travel shows, have reported strong interest in the emirate, its expansion plans and new pro

Dozens of hotels to be built in Gulf by end of 2010

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A total of 61 hotel developments worth US$8.8bn are due for completion by the end of next year across the Gulf, despite the global economic downturn, a new survey has revealed.

Surgeon performs first telesurgery in Abu Dhabi

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The first telesurgery in the capital city was performed on a 14-year-old Emirati girl in front of a team of surgeons during the fourth Abu Dhabi Annual International Surgery Conference, Gulf News l

Drive to cut road deaths by 40 per cent

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A campaign began yesterday to cut the number of road deaths by nearly half over the next six years according to a report in "The National."

Metro throws open job gates

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About a third of the jobs on the new Dubai Metro will go to Emiratis, according to a senior project director according to a report in "The National."

Dh100m media college planned

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The Ras Al Khaimah Media City is in the final stages of planning a Dh100-million media studies college as part of its new two million sqft campus, said its chief executive.

GCC parliaments back UAE's rights to isles

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Speaker of the UAE Federal National Council (FNC) HE Abdul Aziz Al Ghurair affirmed yesterday that Arab countries expressed their support for the UAE's right to restore sovereignty over its three i

The engineer who paved the way

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In the 26 years since Sheikha Lubna Al Sashimi took her first job, the role of women in the Emirates has changed almost beyond recognition.

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