Dubai: A former Dubai resident will embark this summer on a three-month road trip from Dubai to Moscow adding a few more visa stamps in his travel-worn passport. Now retired and living in Vancouver, Canada, Munir Bhatti, 63, has already encircled the globe …
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UAE aluminium giant opens new shipping facility
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Look: Dubai’s first cinema inside a hotel
Dubai: The UAE is about to get another first. Property developer Emaar will open the country’s first cinema inside a hotel anytime soon, offering an entirely different concept to both movie lovers and visitors in the region. The stylish theatre will be …
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Inflammatory disease being diagnosed late in UAE
The inflammation that occurs can also lead to the thickening of the arteries, increasing the risk for a heart attack or stroke,” Dr Khostanteen told Gulf News. She was speaking ahead of the opening of the Health Shield Medical Centre in Abu Dhabi …
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Pakistanis pose a threat to Gulf communities, says Dubai security chief
Dubai—A top Emirati security official … If you have noticed we haven’t put up a paywall unlike many news organisations, – as we want to keep our journalism open. We believe journalism should be open, fearless and unbiased. Open information helps …
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Top Dubai security official tears into Pakistanis, says Gulf communities under threat
Prime News, International (Dubai), April 4:- Highlighting a recent increase in the number of Pakistanis peddling drugs into Dubai, a high-ranking Emirati security official has said that members of the Gulf communities are under serious threat. Security …
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Dubai on the Fly
Dubai is located almost perfectly in the middle between North … but most walked away with similar sentiments. “I think the news has given us a very skewed look at Islam,” said Bourcq. “It was enlightening for me to find people there whose lives …
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UAE Ministry of Finance Participates in the 43rd Annual Meeting of the Islamic Development Bank Group in Tunisia
HE Obaid Humaid Al Tayer, Minister of State for Financial Affairs, participated in the 43rd Annual Meetings of the Islamic Development Bank (IDB) Group held in Tunisia. The meeting was participated by 57 ministers of Finance and Economics of the IDB group …
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Abu Dhabi Police arrests government employee for taking bribe
Abu Dhabi: Police in the capital arrested a man who took advantage of his job by facilitating customers’ transactions in return for a bribe. Colonel Matar Mu’ded Al Muhairi, Head of the Anti-Corruption Department at Abu Dhabi Police, said police …
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Abu Dhabi courts fine employers violating labour law up to Dh5m
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi courts have taken stringent action against several employers in the emirate, who violated labour laws, court officials said here on Wednesday. In some cases, especially in cases of non-payment of wages, the fines reached up to Dh5 …
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Emirates Announces Attractive Offers to Dubai
Emirates is offering Ghanaian travellers the opportunity to visit Dubai, available at a very special offer for Economy and Business Class roundtrip, a free third piece of luggage of up to 23 kg and a month’s tourist visa* included in the offer.
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Dubai tenants in the driver’s seat
Business Bay, Mohammed Bin Rashid City and Jumeirah Village Circle dominated the off-plan transfers tally during the first quarter of the year, according to Cavendish Maxwell. Meanwhile, traditional favourites including Dubai Marina and International City …
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AstroLabs Expands Launching Second Dubai Tech Hub
AstroLabs Dubai Lakeside is located in DMCC’s vibrant Jumeirah Lakes … The collaboration works precisely because DMCC provides the business-friendly environment and modern infrastructure that enables start-ups to focus on their project, move quickly …
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Smart Dubai Launches ‘Edaad’ Scheme to Train New Emirati Employees
“Smart Dubai has set a global standard in its push to create a smart … knowledge of data structures and algorithms, project management and business analysis. The scheme has also been designed to teach ‘soft’ skills, such as interpersonal …
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Dubai tycoon launches initiative for Dubai debt prisoners
Dubai tycoon Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor has launched a new initiative … The chairman added that in some cases circumstances may not be conducive for business success, resulting in a lack of liquidity and the inability to pay what’s owed.
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Dubai contractor Drake eyes $122m sukuk to enhance ops
In January, the Dubai-based contracting giant announced that it has successfully completed the restructuring of its corporate general bank debt in the UAE. The company said that it has also secured new credit lines and working capital facilities for its …
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UAE telco launches unlimited roaming deal for Saudi Arabia
The UAE-based telco said the new Saudi unlimited pack, valid for 7 days, offers bigger savings on calls and data usage due to very high data and voice allowances for receiving calls, and making outgoing calls to Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Khaled Elkhouly …
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