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Ten picks for game lovers this year

  Relaxnews A pick of some of the biggest games coming to PlayStation 4, Windows PC and Xbox One in January and February 2017, including the survival horror franchise that could have rediscovered its form, a face-off between three of the greatest warrior races of all time, a sequel for a girl who can manipulate gravity, and a defiantly retro ...

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LG to unveil new vacuum tech at CES

  DUBAI / Emirates Business At CES® 2017 in Las Vegas, LG Electronics (LG) will be unveiling a new generation of CordZeroâ„¢ premium vacuum cleaners highlighted by the improved CordZero Handstick and CordZero Canister that enable customers to experience a new level of cleaning with LG’s AERO SCIENCE vacuum technology. LG CORDZERO HANDSTICK The new CordZero Handstick delivers top class ...

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Acura NSX returns as gas-electric hybrid supercar

  AP After a 12-year absence, the Acura NSX returns for 2017 as the first gasoline-electric hybrid supercar, mixing exotic looks and sports-car handling with the latest engine and electric power technology. A twin-turbo V-6 behind the seats works in tandem with electric motors between the front wheels and at the back of the car to generate 573 horsepower and ...

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Expats see UAE among top five career destinations globally

  DUBAI / WAM Expats have recognised the UAE as the 4th best destination globally for an international career. According to new data released by HSBC’s annual Expat Explorer Survey, the country improved from 6th place in 2015 as one of the places expats look to in order to build their careers. The UAE ranked as the best country in ...

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Over 1mn patients visit DHA facilities in 2016

  Dubai / WAM More than 1.1 million patients visited the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) Hospitals and medical centres in 2016, according to a top official. Dr. Ahmad Bin Kalban, CEO of Hospital Services Sector at DHA, said that Dubai and Rashid hospitals had the highest number of visits with 382,106 and 325,619 patients respectively. Latifa Hospital received 161,006 patients ...

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Record number of visitors at Yas Island’s ‘Winterland Festival’

  ABU DHABI / WAM Yas Island wrapped up 2016 with a record-breaking festive season as it declares its month-long ‘Winterland Festival’ and New Year’s Eve celebrations a great success. The Yas ‘Winterland Festival’, an island-wide festival of family-friendly events, activities and offers which took place from December 9, 2016 and runs until January 7, attracted a record turnout to ...

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VP launches Dubai Harbour project

  Dubai / WAM Vice President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, announced the development of Dubai Harbour, a unique new waterfront destination that will feature the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region’s largest marina. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid made the announcement in the presence of HH ...

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UAE’s non-oil exports hit AED603bn

  Abu Dhabi / WAM As the UAE welcomes 2017, it can look back with pride on 2016, the year in which it accomplished a number of goals, including the formulation of an ambitious five-year plan. The country is expected to witness several challenges in the next five years, as it works to meet the goals set in the UAE 2021 ...

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DXB breaks record, receives 105,326 passengers in one day

  Dubai / WAM Major General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director-General of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners’ Affairs in Dubai, revealed that Dubai International airports received 105, 326 passengers in one day for the first time. Major General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri expressed his happiness about this achievement consisting of receiving this huge number of passengers to UAE, which ...

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‘Set up comprehensive, integrated plans for urban planning of cities’

  Abu Dhabi / WAM His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces on Monday received a delegation of the Abu Dhabi Urban Planning Council (UPC) at his Al Bahr Palace majlis, Abu Dhabi. Sheikh Mohamed stressed the importance of setting up a comprehensive and integrated plans ...

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