DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A Dubai developer that recently opened the world’s largest indoor theme park now plans an even bigger attraction next door. The Ilyas and Mustafa Galadari Group said on Tuesday that its planned IMG Worlds of Legends park …
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Dubai Municipality revokes rule on transporting bodies
Following the report in Gulf News, they said, a senior official with Sharjah Police also took up the matter with Dubai Municipality officials concerned. “We have not had complaints related to transferring bodies embalmed in Dubai to Sharjah airport in …
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Abu Dhabi Police posting locations of mobile radars online
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police are announcing the location of mobile radars on roads in the emirate across its social media platforms. The new initiative comes as an attempt to raise traffic awareness among motorists and make the roads safer by curbing speeding.
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Hedge fund Marcato takes Buffalo Wild Wings fight to franchisees
BOSTON (Reuters) – Hedge fund manager Mick McGuire on Tuesday took his fight for … along with the Houston Texans and Tennessee… Dubai’s IMG plans another record indoor theme park By Tom Arnold and Hadeel Al Sayegh DUBAI (Reuters) – Dubai’s IMG Worlds …
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Three Indians hack Dubai businessman’s bank account, steal 1 million dirhams
Three Indian men have been accused of stealing 1 million dirhams by hacking into a Dubai businessman’s mobile banking application after obtaining a duplicate SIM card using forged papers. The Indian trio, who have not been named — a 38-year-old worker …
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UAE ministry keen on Quinoa as future of food
“For us, what is important is to get the buy-in of the farmer,” Al Qasimi told Gulf News on the sidelines of a Dubai conference dedicated to the crop. “We’re not here to persuade them and [then] them reluctantly trying. What we’re trying to do …
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China considers UAE to be more than an end market
As China seeks to create global behemoths and focuses on developing its services sector, its economic and trade relationship with the UAE is also changing – from looking at the Emirates simply as an end market for goods to being a hub for finance and …
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First Gulf Bank
First Gulf Bank – As a major leading bank in the UAE, FGB had Shareholder Equity of AED 36.0 Billion as of September 30th, 2016 making it one of the largest equity based banks in the UAE. Established in 1979 and headquartered in Abu Dhabi, the bank …
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Tamilian community in UAE on edge
The Tamilian community in the UAE was on the edge as contradictory reports about their ailing chief minister’s health poured in from Indian media. Many news websites and television channels falsely broke news the 68-year-old Tamil Nadu Chief Minister …
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Abu Dhabi commits $100 million to protect endangered cultural heritage
During the event, His Excellency Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority commented: “Heritage, in all its diversity, is a source of collective wealth and encourages dialogue. It is a vehicle for closer relations …
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Dubai South to have E-Bus next year
Dubai: Zero carbon E-buses with self-charging features will play Dubai South from next year as part of the community’s efforts to develop a smart and sustainable living environment, Dubai South management announced on Monday. The community management on …
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Gold Price Hits 6-Month Euro Low as Renzi Loses Italy Vote, Hedge Funds Slash Bullish Comex Bets
The world’s largest gold-backed exchange-traded fund – the SPDR Gold Trust (NYSEArca:GLD) – “will probably qualify,” reckons Shari’ah scholar Mohd Daud Bakar, speaking at a press conference to launch the initiative in Arab financial center Dubai on Monday.
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UAE to host seven-nation women’s tournament
The teams competing are Uganda, Kenya, Malaysia, Oman, Kuwait, Qatar and the UAE. Speaking to Gulf News, Mazhar Khan, Administrator of the ECB, said: “It is important for UAE women’s team to play against stronger teams to assess our strengths and …
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Abu Dhabi Police show empathy and sensitivity
Abu Dhabi is an excellent place to live and work and the law and … What makes you happy in the UAE?’, Gulf News, December 1)! With the great Rulers in the UAE, we have a place of humanity, safety and security. It’s a great place for unity and respect …
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UAE non-oil business growth rebounds in November, index says
Private sector non-oil business activity rebounded last month in the UAE and Saudi Arabia as buying picked up pace, spurred by discounts and increased marketing measures. However, it has come at a cost as lower selling prices have put pressure on the …
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UAE investors to deploy billions in health care and education technology
Billions of dirhams are set to be deployed in the UAE and wider region as investors search for home-grown technology and innovation across traditionally defensive sectors such as health care and education. Foundation Holdings, a global investment firm, is …
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King Salman visits Dubai
Dubai: King Salman Bin Abdul Aziz of Saudi Arabia visited Dubai on Monday as part of his tour of the UAE. His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, UAE Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, received the Saudi King in the Sheikh …
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