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Senator from Karachay-Cherkessia Rauf Arashukov was detained in the Council Chamber of the Federation on Wednesday, a source attending a meeting of the upper house told TASS. Before the arrest of the 32-year-old parliamentarian, the plenary session of the Federation Council was unexpectedly closed to the press, and the employees of the Federal Security Service blocked the entrance to the hall.

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During the meeting, they discussed the results of the second meeting of the Russian-Emirate IPC held in June 2010 in Moscow, as well as issues of the development of culture and sports, in connection with which Igor Nuyaksov suggested speeding up the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the field of sports between authorized agencies Russia and the UAE.

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Captain Richard Abu Manne decided to make his girlfriend an unforgettable marriage proposal, dropping to one knee during the Royal Jordanian flight from Amman to Dubai. The bride could not refuse such a spectacular offer and said "Yes." Passengers were fascinated by the captain’s deed and joined in congratulations from the crew, who later posted photos of the unique offer on Facebook with a caption that read: “The Royal Jordanian family wishes them happiness!

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Residents of the United Arab Emirates of different nationalities are carrying flowers and children's toys to the walls of the Consulate General of the Russian Federation in Dubai in memory of the victims of a plane crash with a Boeing of flydubai in the sky over Rostov-on-Don. Recall that His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, a day earlier expressed his condolences to the families of those who died in the crash of the liner.

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Dubai, UAE: Flydubai Airlines announces the launch of flights to Astana, in its third destination in Kazakhstan. By flying twice a week, Flydubai becomes the first Dubai-based carrier to establish direct flights with the capital of Kazakhstan. Speaking at a press conference in Astana, Gate Al Gate, CEO of Flydubai, said: “Astana is an important addition to the Flydubai network as we continue to expand our presence in Central Asia.

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Dubai Golf will install solar panels at its Dubai golf facilities after signing an energy efficiency agreement with Etihad Energy Services Company (Esco). "The solar panels will be installed on the roof of our golf cart parking at the Emirates Golf Club, at our Emirates and Dubai Creek Service Center, and on the roof of the residence in Dubai, where most of our colleagues live," said Christopher May, Executive Director of Dubai Golf .

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Qatar is the most expensive country to live among the 6 countries that are members of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), followed by the United Arab Emirates. When assessing the cost of living, such key indicators as housing rental, car rental, utility costs, cost of medical services, the cost of a health insurance contract, the cost of 21 food products and the cost of schooling were taken into account.

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UAE residents' medical data will now be on Emirates ID. The Ministry of Health of the UAE came up with a corresponding initiative. The first phase of the Smart Health Card project will be launched in the first quarter of 2019. Initially, it will be implemented in the hospitals of the Ministry and primary health care centers, and then it will be implemented throughout the country.

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On Tuesday, October 31, a law was issued by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and ruler of Dubai, which allows non-Islamic residents of the Emirate to dispose of property in accordance with their latest wishes. The new law provides a solid legal framework that governs the inheritance and wills of non-Muslim residents of Dubai regarding large long-term assets, including investment portfolios and property.

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Dubai, UAE. In December, a new Soho Garden restaurant will open in Dubai, where you can have dinner, spend time by the pool or have fun in a nightclub. The total area of ​​the complex, which will be located in the Meydan area, a 15-minute drive from the city center, will be 14 thousand square meters. meters. At the first stage, a pool and four bars will open - Glasshouse Bar, Bellini Bar, Tiki Bar and Negroni Bar - with a total capacity of 800 people.

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On Tuesday, October 31, 2017, the UAE and Switzerland signed an agreement on the mutual cancellation of short-term visas. The agreement exempts holders of emirate and Swiss passports from obtaining short-term visas on conditions similar to the Schengen agreement. The agreement was signed by Assistant Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on Legal Affairs Ahmad Abdul Rahman Al-Jarman and Swiss Ambassador to the UAE Maya Tisafi.

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Dubai, UAE. The second World Art Dubai exhibition fair promoting accessible art takes place in Dubai from April 6 to 9. From Amman to Amsterdam, from New York to New Delhi, World Art Dubai provides galleries from around the world with a platform to promote accessible contemporary art among art lovers living in the Middle East.

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According to Frederick Barden, senior vice president of Emirates Holidays, the cruise sector is now the most promising segment of the travel industry, whose revenue, according to experts, has recently grown by 20 percent, despite the global economic crisis. Emirates Holidays is likely to enter into agreements with individual cruise companies on the basis of the contracts that Emirates Holidays usually sign with hotels.

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Dubai has introduced new maternity leave rules for police, civil defense and migration officials. A new law promulgated by the ruler of Dubai and the UAE Vice President and Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum guarantees officers 90 days of paid leave after the birth of the child and the opportunity to extend it for another 30 days for regular leave, if the total duration does not exceed 120 days.

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Dubai, UAE. After the summer break, the Dubai Miracle Garden opens again in Dubai - it will begin to receive guests from November 7, a few weeks before the celebration of UAE National Day. The garden, located in the Dubailand area, over the years has become a popular attraction among tourists and residents of the emirate and attracts about 55 thousand tourists a week.

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Dubai, UAE. Dubai-based Emirates Airline plans to hire 500 pilots by the end of this year. The need is due to the fact that over the next months, until March 31, 2017, the air carrier will accept 36 new airliners - 20 Airbus A380 and 16 - Boeing 777-300ER. As of November last year, the staff of Emirates Airline consisted of 4,100 pilots.

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On November 13th, chef Thomas Keller, seven Michelin-starred, will open the first Bouchon Bakery at Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) in Dubai. A variety of breakfasts, pastries for morning snacks and takeaway dishes, including cold and traditional teas, coffee, as well as classic French desserts such as lemon cakes, pastries and the famous TKO cookies (Oreo by Thomas Keller), will be presented at the establishment.

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Dubai, UAE. On April 27, Minister of Industry and Trade of the Russian Federation Denis Manturov paid a one-day working visit to the United Arab Emirates. As part of a working visit, the head of the Ministry of Industry and Trade met with the UAE Foreign Minister, co-chair of the Russian-Emirate Intergovernmental Commission on Trade, Economic, Technical and Investment Cooperation Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan.

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