Sharjah rang in the changes on January 1 by introducing a four-day working week. The emirate’s public sector and schools switched to the shorter week, granting people a long weekend all-year round.
UAE: On-demand bus service to be launched in Abu Dhabi today
An on-demand bus service, “Abu Dhabi Link”, will be rolled out on Saadiyat Island on Friday, January 28, the Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) of the Department of Municipalities and Transport in Abu …
Dubai EXPO: Gombe Governor At Nigerian Pavilion, Woos Investors
Gombe State governor, Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya yesterday visited the Nigerian Pavilion at the EXPO 2020 Dubai in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) where he …
More Russians visiting Dubai
The number of tourists from Russia who vacationed in the United Arab Emirates’ largest city rose significantly in 2021.
U.S. Warns Against Travel to UAE Over Covid, Missiles and Drones
The UAE is the Middle East’s business and tourism hub and hosts U.S troops who repelled a missile attack on Monday. “The possibility of attacks affecting U.S. citizens and interests in the Gulf and …
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Temporary road-closures in Sharjah on Saturday for UAE Golden Jubilee celebrations
Sharjah: Sharjah Police General Command has issued a notification regarding a temporary closure on Khalid Lagoon, from Khalidiyya Bridge to Al Intifada Street, in both directions. The closures will be …
SCFO advances Sharjah’s status as child, youth, and family-friendly city with 30 initiatives in 2021
The Sharjah Child Friendly Office (SCFO), an affiliate of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs, has strengthened Sharjah’s status as a child, youth, and family-friendly city in 2021 by implementing …
ITC to launch ‘Abu Dhabi Link’ on-demand bus service on Saadiyat Island
The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC) of the Department of Municipalities and Transport in Abu Dhabi announced that it will launch “Abu Dhabi Link” on-demand bus service on Saadiyat Island on Friday,, …
Formula 1 planning new race management structure after Abu Dhabi controversy
Formula 1 is planning a new race-management structure in an attempt to avoid a repeat of the problems at last year’s Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
Dubai Festival City Mall wraps up Dubai Shopping Festival with ‘DSF Final Sale’
With the Dubai Shopping Festival coming to an end, Dubai Festival City Mall, operated by Al-Futtaim Malls, has announced a Final Sale for shoppers to take advantage of further discounts. Taking place …
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UAE – SCFO advances Sharjah’s status as child, youth, and family-friendly city with 30 initiatives in 2021
The Sharjah Child Friendly Office (SCFO), an affiliate of the Supreme Council for Family Affairs, has strengthened Sharjah’s status as a child, youth, and family-friendly city in 2021 by implementing …
UAE convoy of one million COVID-19 vaccines reaches Gaza -state media
A United Arab Emirates medical convoy of one million COVID-19 vaccines reached the Gaza Strip via the Rafah border crossing on Wednesday, state news agency WAM said on Thursday.
Dubai may introduce bike, car sharing service in the future
Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer, Director General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), Dubai hinted at new commuting methods in Dubai in near future. “We …
Joachim Hansen leads Slync.io Dubai Desert Classic, but opening round suspended due to darkness
The DP World Tour is in Dubai this week for the Slync.io Dubai Desert Classic at Emirates Golf Club. Several of the biggest names in golf are in the field including Viktor Hovland. They’re all chasing …
Off Dubai’s Shore, A $20-Million Villa Offers The Luxury Of Seclusion
The architects of Sea Mirror on Jumeirah Bay Island set about to create the sensation of seclusion in designing an offering of waterfront mansions that open to unobstructed views of the skyline and …
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F-35 fighters, 5G networks, and how the UAE is trying to balance relations between the US and China
The United Arab Emirates recently suspended F-35 acquisition talks amid U.S. concerns over a 5G vendor, but the Middle Eastern country is still carrying on with its network connectivity efforts. Will …
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Abu Dhabi Police issue more than 45,000 tailgating fines in 2021
Abu Dhabi Police issued more than 45,000 tailgating fines last year. The Traffic and Patrols Directorate of the police reminded motorists to follow the rules and keep to a safe distance on the roads.
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