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Dubai to Host Human Genome Conference

18. December 2008

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The annual Human Genome Meeting (HGM) organised by the international Human Genome Organisation (HUGO) will be held in Dubai in 2011, the UAE Minister of Health, Humaid Al Quttami, announced on Tuesday. Dubai was chosen by HUGO Council members following the presentation of a competitive bid by a team consisting of members of the Dubai-based [...]

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Dubai Marathon 2009

14. December 2008

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Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon will take place on January 16, 2009. Fresh from breaking his own world marathon record and becoming the first man to run under 2h:04m, Ethiopian running [...]

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Live Dubai Kicks Off With Grand Opera

2. December 2008

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Opera ‘Al–Khayl W’al Hayl’, a Bedouin story of glory, pain and chivalry, held the audience, comprising mainly of media persons, at Zabeel Park spellbound on Sunday evening. The musical was part of a preview session heralding the kick-off of Live Dubai 2008, celebrations of the UAE’s 37th National Day. Following the success of Live Dubai [...]

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37th National Day, Eid holidays from Dec 2-11

1. December 2008

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The Federal Cabinet decided on Sunday to merge the holidays of the UAE’s 37th National Day and Eid Al Adha for the public sector, which start from December 2 to 11. Work will resume on December 14. The Cabinet took the decision at a meeting on Sunday. The meeting was held under the chairmanship of His [...]

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Watch Out for Kylie Minogue’s Concert This Weekend

20. November 2008

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From shopping sprees to business luncheons, weekend movies to a two-mile walkathon, shopping malls in the UAE are more than just the combat ground for the biggest, smallest and the not-so-well-known brands. The trendy structures, which are springing up all over the country, were previously marketed as a hub for the younger crowd. But [...]

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