The Cecafa champions have been preparing for their Afcon qualifying doubleheader against South Sudan in November Uganda have completed their camp in Dubai and are expected back in the country on …
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Sharjah airport takes off for post Covid-19 era with Dh40m extension
Sharjah Airport has opened a Dh40 million extension that can handle 20m passengers by 2025. The 4,000 square metre expansion features four new gates, nine waiting areas, modern security equipment and …
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Cabinet approves Israel-UAE deal to normalize relations
A delegation from the United Arab Emirates will visit Israel after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s Cabinet approved a historic normalization of relations between the two nations Monday.
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Dubai shuts down restaurant, fines 7 gyms for violating COVID-19 guidelines
A restaurant in Dubai, which failed to adhere to the precautionary measures related to COVID-19, was ordered closed by Dubai Economy in co-operation with the Dubai Tourism on Sunday. Field inspectors …
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Daring rescue buy Dubai Police as crane operator suffers heart attack mid-air in Jebel Ali Port
Dubai: Dubai Police rescued a crane operator who suffered a heart attack while performing his duty at a height of 65 metres, an official said on Monday. Lieutenant Colonel Yahya Hussain Mohammad …
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Dubai’s non-oil external trade reaches Dh551bn in first six months of 2020
Dubai recorded Dh551 billion ($150bn) in non-oil external trade in the first six months of 2020, signaling a resurgence in trading activity during the second quarter. May and June saw “considerable …
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Dubai Police rescue crane operator after he has heart attack 65m above ground
Dubai Police rescued a crane operator who had a heart attack while he was working 65 metres above ground. Special tasks units, fire crews and paramedics were called to the construction site in Jebel …
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Dubai’s non-oil external trade reaches $150bln in H1 2020
Dubai has recorded AED551 billion ($150 billion) worth of non-oil external trade in the first half of 2020, according to data revealed by Dubai Customs. Imports accounted for 320 billion dirhams, …
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UAE- 75% hybrid learning students now back in Sharjah schools
Seventy-five per cent of students who opted for hybrid learning this academic year are now attending in-person classes at 116 private schools in Sharjah.
All students, who chose hybrid learning …
Expat jailed over racial slurs on Dubai policemen
The Dubai Court of First Instance on Monday sentenced a Chinese man to three months in jail for threatening two policemen and insulting them with racial slurs. According to official records, two …
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Crane operator in Dubai suffers heart attack 65m above the ground, rescued
The most difficult challenge was bringing down the man swiftly and safely as the crane’s electric lift had broken down. A crane operator who suffered a heart attack at a height of 65 metres – equal to …
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Cargo from Dubai arrives in Haifa, cementing Israel-UAE trade route
The ship-to-shore crane paused above the cargo ship just arrived from Dubai, then set its load down on the pier in Israel.
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Covid-19 tests now available at malls in Dubai
People presenting symptoms of Covid-19 should not get tested at the mall to avoid potentially exposing others to the virus People in Dubai can now get tested for Covid-19 while doing their shopping at …
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UAE- Over 5,400 Sharjah residents fined for violating Covid-19 safety rules
The Sharjah Police fined 5,432 individuals in a month for violating safety rules made mandatory in order to limit the spread of Covid-19.
Patrolling u …
Netanyahu says he and Abu Dhabi crown prince agree to meet soon
Israel’s cabinet approved a normalisation deal with the United Arab Emirates on Monday and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said he and Abu Dhabi’s crown prince had agreed in a phone call to meet …
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Abu Dhabi crown prince says he and Netanyahu discussed boosting UAE-Israeli ties
Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan tweeted on on Monday that he had had a phone call with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss strengthening bilateral ties and the …
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Breaking Travel News interview: Margit Gabriele Muller, executive director, Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospita
Considered one of the leading tourism destinations in Abu Dhabi, executive director Margit Gabriele Muller here tells us more about the Abu Dhabi Falcon Hospital. Breaking Travel News: Can you tell us …
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