Top L.A. Agent Talks About the Luxury Sweet Spot, an Increase in Domestic Buyers, and More. Aaron Kirman says buyers from other parts of the U.S. and California are in many cases …
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Dubai camel racing
Handlers herd racing camels equipped with robot jockeys during a race at Dubai’s al-Marmoom heritage village, in the United Arab Emirates …
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Sharjah International Book Fair starts November 4: All you need to know
Authorities also launched the ‘Sharjah Reads’ virtual platform to host “all future cultural events”, starting with the 64 activities of the SIBF 2020. The number of visitors to the Sharjah …
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‘Reckon you really enjoy the food in UAE’ – Sangakkara pulls Jayawardena’s leg, gets a cheeky response – WATCH
Sangakkara was part of the commentary panel which interviewed Jayawardena during his side’s clash against Kings XI Punjab (KXIP) at the Dubai International Stadium in Dubai. Sangakkara along with …
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Festival Cancels Abu Dhabi Event After Allegations of Sexual Assault
An employee of the Hay Festival in Abu Dhabi said she was accosted by the tolerance minister of the U.A.E. earlier this year.
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Dubai is set for Arab world’s first World Expo
The Dubai Expo is now set for October 2021. As the grand opening approaches, preparations are well underway for the Middle East’s first ever World Expo.
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Dubai Police’s community sports drive against crime returns
A sports initiative in Dubai, which has brought down crimes by up to 28 per cent in 2019, is set to return for its fourth year, the police announced on Monday. The Dubai Police recently launched this …
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Dubai Police spreads happiness among inmates’ kids
Dubai Police humanitarian drive for inmates brings joy to 51 children. Image Credit: Supplied Dubai: A new initiative by Dubai Police brought joy to 51 children of female inmates in Dubai this year, …
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Abu Dhabi’s ADQ Pumps $1 Billion Into Lulu’s Egypt Expansion
Abu Dhabi investment company ADQ will partner with LuLu Group International, which runs one of the Middle East’s largest hypermarket chains, by investing $1 billion to back the grocer’s expansion in …
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Abu Dhabi’s ADQ to invest $1 bln to help retailer Lulu expand in Egypt
ADQ, a holding company owned by the Abu Dhabi government, said on Monday it has signed an agreement with regional retailer Lulu International to help fund its expansion in Egypt with an investment of …
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Hay ‘will not return to Abu Dhabi while sheikh accused of assault remains minister’
The Hay Festival has said it will not return to Abu Dhabi while Sheikh Nahyan bin Mubarak Al Nahyan, the Emirates minister of tolerance, remains in his post, following an accusation of serious sexual …
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Abu Dhabi carrier Etihad confirms first commercial flight to Israel; launches Hebrew website
Abu Dhabi-based Etihad Airways will become the first GCC carrier to operate a commercial passenger flight to and from Israel later today. The three-and-a-half-hour flight, flown in partnership with …
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Abu Dhabi’s Hub71 partners Saudi Arabia’s Digital Innovation Centre for startup programme
Abu Dhabi’s startup cluster Hub71 and Saudi Arabia’s Digital Innovation Centre have forged a three-year deal to boost entrepreneur activity in these marketplaces. The partners will also offer support …
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First Commercial Passenger Flight From UAE Lands in Israel
The first commercial passenger flight from the United Arab Emirates to Israel has landed in Tel Aviv, further cementing a normalization deal between the two countries.
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UAE Ministers to Arrive in Israel for First Visit on Tuesday
The United Arab Emirates’ finance and economy ministers will arrive in Israel for the first time on Tuesday, a month after the countries signed an agreement to normalize relations. The economy …
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Abu Dhabi’s ADQ to partner LuLu in $1b investment drive into Egypt
Image Credit: Gulf News Archive Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi’s ADQ will be supporting hypermarket operator LuLu International’s Egypt expansion through a newly struck non-binding agreement, with an …
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The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi grants frontline heroes free access to two major cultural sites
Starting from 21 October 2020, frontline heroes, and up to three guests per person, will be granted free access to Qasr Al Hosn and Louvre Abu Dhabi for a period of six months …
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