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  • Measures in place to meet emergencies on Jamrat


    Arrangements for emergency operations are in place on all floors of the Jamrat Bridge, including the newly constructed third floor, according to Commander of Special Emergency Forces for the Jamrat Bridge, Col. Khaled Al-Mahmadi. Arab News - 01Dec 06:21GMT
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  • Qatar Airways offers Eid and Christmas packages


    Qatar Airways Holidays - the tour-operating arm of Qatar Airways - is offering value for money holiday packages during the Eid Al Adha break and the Christmas season. The Peninsula - 01Dec 05:38GMT
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  • Khalifa Defers Ban on Old Cars Plying on Roads


    Old cars which seemed destined to go off UAE roads have now been given a new lease of life at least for the time being. Khaleej Times - 01Dec 05:28GMT
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  • Emirates SkyCargo ups Central Europe presence


    As part of plans to better serve its growing Central European sector, Emirates SkyCargo has appointed cargo sales agencies in three key markets. Emirates Business 24/7 - 01Dec 05:25GMT
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  • DHL's volumes on Eemea and US sector up 16%


    DHL Express, a global in international express service provider has announced continued strong growth on its trade lanes between Eastern Europe, Middle East, and Africa (Eemea region) and the United States. Emirates Business 24/7 - 01Dec 05:14GMT
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  • Dubai offers free public parking until December 11


    Public parking in Dubai will be free of charge from tomorrow to December 11 in view of the National Day and Eid Al Adha holidays. However, parking in prohibited areas and parking in areas designated for special needs individuals will attract fines. Gulf News - 01Dec 04:27GMT
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  • Licence rule applies to Sharjah only


    A total of 86 professions will be denied the right of obtaining driving licences by Sharjah Police. Gulf News - 01Dec 04:26GMT
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  • No Merger With Etihad, Emirates Says


    Emirates, the Dubai Government-owned airline on Sunday denied any merger talks with Abu Dhabi Government-owned Etihad Airways - a rumour circulating in corporate circles for some time, as part of a so-called bailout package by the Abu Dhabi government. Gulf News - 01Dec 03:54GMT
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  • EPS is building new warehouse technology centre


    Ehrhardt + Partner Solutions (EPS), a company belonging to the international warehouse expert group Ehrhardt + Partner, is building a new logistics training and warehouse technology centre at Dubai Logistics City (DLC). Emirates Business 24/7 - 30Nov 06:29GMT
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  • CS AIDAdiva ship on maiden call to Port Sultan Qaboos


    The CS AIDAdiva ship is on her maiden port call to Port Sultan Qaboos. AIDAdiva, which arrived here yesterday, is a 2007 built new generation of AIDA Cruises fleet. Oman Daily Observer - 30Nov 06:07GMT
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