Water consumption in Abu Dhabi’s Al Dhafrah region has been slashed by 75 per cent, thanks to irrigation methods used by the Department of Municipalities and Transport. Government figures show 12.4 …
LuLu opens newest store in Abu Dhabi
Our expansion is part of the success enabled by the vision and progressive economic policies of the leadership of the UAE.” …
UAE: Doctors reattach chef’s severed fingers after he accidentally chopped them off
Without realising that the blade was attached to the equipment, Sutharshan Subramaniyan, an expat from Tamil Nadu, sliced off two fingers on his right hand. “It happened suddenly. All I could see was …
Dubai Police honour taxi driver for returning bag with cash, passports
Al Qusais Police Station honoured a Dubai taxi driver Abdulraheem Mzomidier Rajeef after he handed over a handbag carrying some cash, official documents, and passports forgotten by a …
Ramadan 2022: Dubai’s DEWA sponsors drive to distribute 100,000 iftar meals
Khawla Al Mehairi, Executive Vice President of Strategy and Government Communications at DEWA, said: “Early on, DEWA has adopted clear strategies for corporate social responsibi …
Local Press: The UAE is building bonds for the future
The Ministry of Finance on Wednesday announced the launch of dirham-denominated treasury bonds. “The initiative is expected to build a local currency bond market and raise alternative sources of …
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UAE’s e-retailers struggle with 0% delivery charges – but will shoppers pay extra?
When delivery charges are added, shoppers tend to lower their order size Dubai: Are you a shopper who insists on zero delivery charges before placing an order? If yes, then spare a thought for the …
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Banking, IT and Marketing Are Most Popular Industries Among UAE Job Seekers in 2022
This year, many industries in the UAE are thriving with new career opportunities for professionals, with most job seekers interested in working in Banking/ Finance/ Accounting (8%), IT/ Internet …
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UAE: Dh400 fine, 4 black points for not maintaining safe distance on roads
Motorists could be fined Dh400 and be penalised with 4 black points for not maintaining a safe distance behind vehicles. Ras Al Khaimah Police has said in a video on Twitter that maintaining an …
With its IPO strategy, UAE aims for a full-on expansionary 2022
Last year, listed UAE companies posted excellent results, reinforcing the notion that these stocks represent some of the best ‘re-opening of economy’ investments in the world.
Dubai inmate tries to smuggle drugs to jail in underwear
Warden noticed strange sewing design on inmate’s underwear during search Dubai: A man who was detained in Dubai for consuming drugs had tried to smuggle drug-soaked paper hidden in his underwear to …
A life of selling – from cars in Co Derry to the most expensive villa in Dubai
Conor McKay has become a millionaire and is one of Dubai’s leading luxury property brokers after being inspired by a real estate reality TV show …
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Asian expat killed in Sharjah car accident
Sharjah: A 30-year-old Pakistani motorists was killed in a road accident when his car collided with another vehicle on Al Qaryan Area Road in Sharjah on Thursday night, a Sharjah Police official said …
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Sharjah: Emirati Book Fair offers visitors a glimpse into local literature
The Emirati Book Fair features titles by emerging Emirati writers and authors that established the literary foundation of the UAE. Highlights at the fair include volumes by writers who established the …
What’s open at Abu Dhabi leisure mega project Al Qana
It’s no secret that Abu Dhabi absolutely loves a leisure mega project. It’s a city that is committed to coming up with new ways to give engineers and architects fractal fever dreams. But this drive …
UAE: Hotels near landmarks, beachfront almost at full capacity
UAE – Hotel occupancy level is running at a very high level of 80 to 90 per cent ahead of the Eid Al Fitr break and it’s expected that waterfront properties and hotels located near landmarks will …
Masdar to put UAE on path to sustainable, diversified economy
Abu Dhabi renewable energy company Masdar said its mission has been to put the UAE on a path to a sustainable, diversified economy and added that the firm’s operating clean energy portfolio had …