A 43-year-old man was sentenced to 10 years in prison for smuggling cocaine in his gut. The man was apprehended at a checkpoint in Dubai Airport, where a customs officer thought he looked suspicious.
Dubai Central Laboratory acquires facility for quick detection of gluten in food
First UAE lab to do ELISA test for quick verification of gluten-free claim on food labels Dubai: (DCL) has developed a service to detect gluten in various food products, using the Enzyme-Linked …
Dubai’s Emirates steps up cabin crew hiring in 30 cities worldwide
Dubai’s long-haul operator Emirates Airline has stepped up its recruitment drive as it continues to ramp up operations across its global network amid easing of travel restrictions. In a statement on …
Unit 3 of the Chinese-built Hassyan clean power plant in Dubai connected to the grid for the first time
Unit 3 of the Chinese-built Hassyan power plant in Dubai was successfully connected to the grid for the first time on Monday, reflecting closer cooperation between China and United Arab Emirates (UAE) …
Abu Dhabi food firm Agthia will try to find solution to India’s wheat export ban
Dubai: Agthia Group intends to work alongside government officials from the UAE to ensure wheat supplies despite India’s export ban. India has been a primary source of Agthia’s wheat over the last 18 …
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Abu Dhabi-listed pharma Julphar more than doubles sales after turnaround plan
Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries (Julphar), one of the region’s biggest drug manufacturers, swung to a net profit in the first quarter of 2022 as sales more than doubled following a “strategic …
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Abu Dhabi trains hotel, restaurant workers about nutritional information on menus
Programme aims to empower residents to make informed and healthy diet choices Abu Dhabi: The Public Health Centre (ADPHC) has launched a series of workshops to train hotel and food establishment …
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Dubai’s Emirates confirms it is on major cabin crew recruitment drive
Dubai-based carrier Emirates has confirmed that it is on a major recruitment drive to hire cabin crew from around the world. The airline’s recruitment team will be meeting and hiring candidates in 30 …
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Sharjah: Fire accidents drop by 75%, Civil Defence response time reduced to 4.86 minutes in 2021
Increased awareness, better alarm systems and more fire stations cited as reasons Sharjah: Awareness campaigns by Sharjah authorities have helped reduce fire incidents in the emirate drastically.
SCC discusses Sharjah Police’s policy in its regular session
The Sharjah Consultative Council (SCC)’s nineteen members discussed the various work and tasks of the Sharjah Police (SP) during its session, held on past Thursday, as part of its work for its third …
Abu Dhabi’s IHC completes $2bln investment in Adani Group’s green portfolio
Abu Dhabi-based strategic investment company International Holding Company (IHC) has completed the 7.3 billion dirhams ($2 billion) investment in three green-focused companies owned by Indian …
President Kenyatta in Abu Dhabi to mourn late UAE President
President Uhuru Kenyatta on Monday delivered Kenya’s condolence message to His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, President of the United Arab Emirates, at the Presidential Palace in Abu …
Dubai’s GII buys 51% of Saudi Arabia’s Almeswak for $530m
Dubai-based Gulf Islamic Investments has closed a $530m deal to buy a stake in Saudi Arabia’s largest provider of dental and dermatology care and will look to list the healthcare company in the next …
UAE: 24K gold price jumps Dh2 per gram in Dubai as dollar retreats
In the UAE, the Dubai Gold and Jewellery Group data showed 24K price jumping two dirhams per gram to Dh221.0 at the opening of the market on Tuesday. Among the other variants of t …
Dubai’s Airport Show to set pace for industry growth
UAE – The 21st edition of the Airport Show, the world’s largest annual airport event, opening in Dubai tomorrow (May 17) will showcase the latest solutions from around the world that will shape the …
The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai launches vertical farm with a focus on food security
The Ritz-Carlton Dubai, JBR is partnering with Green Container Advanced Farming (GCAF) to launch a hyper-local on-site hydroponic farm, one of the first-ever vertical farms in the city. With a focus …
Andy Cohen Reveals Why He’s Excited About Being a Girl Dad, Teases ‘Real Housewives of Dubai’ (Exclusive)
Andy Cohen is looking forward to life with his newborn baby daughter, Lucy. Specifically, he’s excited for one thing about being a girl dad in particular. The Watch What Happens Live host spoke with …