Dubai Cancels New Year Celebrations

DUBAI - In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE, has ordered the cancellation of all forms of celebrations marking the New Year in Dubai emirate.

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Published: Wed 31 Dec 2008, 2:40 AM

Last updated: Sun 5 Apr 2015, 5:29 PM

According to the order, Dubai will mark the New Year on a sombre note as a token of solidarity with the Palestinian people in general and Gaza in particular which is under a barrage of fire from the Israeli military.

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