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Dubai World Cup
31 March 2012 1:35 PM | No CommentsThe Dubai World Cup is a Thoroughbred horse race held annually since 1996 and from 2010 at the Meydan Racecourse in the city of Dubai. The race is operated through the Emirates Horse Racing Authority (EHRA) whose Chairman is Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan,...
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Abu Dhabi Archive
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Morning Traffic Chaos in Abu Dhabi
Posted on September 26, 2010 | 1 CommentThis morning Abu Dhabi faced Traffic Chaos, accidents in the city centre and on the roads leading into the capital have caused chaos on the roads this morning. Commuters on Sheikh Zayed Road heading towards Abu Dhabi were also stuck in traffic due to this.... -
Traffic violations aired on TV
Posted on September 25, 2010 | 2 Comments“Thirty serious traffic offences have been chosen as the theme for the segments, which will be aired under the slogan – You are responsible”, Lieutenant Colonel Khalid Al Shamsi of Abu Dhabi police told Gulf News. Traffic violations caught on camera in different parts of... -
100 falcons to ADIHEX
Posted on September 25, 2010 | No CommentsOur President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan has contributed 100 falcons from the Pro-Falcon Farm in Al Ain to the ongoing Abu Dhabi International Hunting and Equestrian Exhibition (ADIHEX 2010). Sheikh Khalifa’s contribution emphasises the importance of protecting endangered species and supporting... -
Abu Dhabi: Delay Morning Classes
Posted on September 19, 2010 | 1 CommentAbu Dhabi Police have requested schools to delay early morning classes during foggy weather conditions as part of measures to prevent road accidents involving school buses. Where in 2009, 31 road accidents were reported during foggy weather conditions, in which three people were killed and... -
Fire in Abu Dhabi University
Posted on September 14, 2010 | 1 CommentFire in Abu Dhabi University Campus took place at 4 pm burning 17 cars. No causalities Thankfully [Video Source] + [Pictures Source] -
139 homeless people …
Posted on August 30, 2010 | No CommentsAbout 139 people from 29 families were left homeless after Saturday’s fire that gutted an eight-storey building on Airport Road, a Fire Department spokesman said. Director Brigadier Najm Abdullah Al Hosani told Gulf News: “All the 139 people have been provided with hotel accommodation and... -
Abu Dhabi Awafi furniture Shop Fire
Posted on August 28, 2010 | 1 CommentFire in Building of Awafi furniture Shop, at Airport st. towards outside, movement is shifted to Al Wehda Club intersection [4:23 PM] – Source from Abu Dhabi Police …. Police and fire force extinguished the fire after a three-hour long effort. Four floors of the... -
Do not make hoax calls – it endangers life
Posted on August 23, 2010 | No CommentsThe Abu Dhabi Police emergency hotline number 999 received as many as 137 prank calls from children in two days, over a span of 16 hours, officials disclosed on Sunday. Some children in the city are enjoying their summer holidays, the central operations room of... -
First Emirati in AbuDhabi Swimming Festival
Posted on August 19, 2010 | 2 CommentsAbu Dhabi Swimming Festival will take place on the iconic Abu Dhabi Corniche on Saturday, 16 October 2010. Saeed Al Jasmi (26-year-old), member of the UAE National Swimming Team and Al Wahda Sports Club, confirmed his participation in the Abu Dhabi Swimming Festival. Saeed becomes... -
UAE’s first female steel worker
Posted on August 12, 2010 | 1 Comment“It’s not easy,” she concludes. “You also have to be patient.” Mariam al Hammadi strides along a platform high above the floor of the Emirates Steel plant in Musaffah. With a vat of molten metal bubbling just below her, she explains how steel is formed. ...
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