Minister for Road Transport Nitin Gadkari on Wednesday took a test ride on a Sky Bus at Sharjah in UAE. The Sky Bus which runs on an elevated rail cable system will be coming to India, the minister …
Abu Dhabi bans entry of large buses transporting workers during morning rush hours
Authorities urge drivers of large buses transporting workers to abide by the rules and not to move during the specified periods, stressing that all roads are controlled by smart systems to monitor any …
Abu Dhabi Regulator Imposes Fine of Over AED 1.78M on Fintech Company
The Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM) has penalized a money service provider over AED 1.78 million ($486,000) for having inadequate anti-money laundering (AML) controls. Read More: AED20,000 Fine If You …
Abu Dhabi Chamber signs four major deals with leading national entities
The Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) has signed four agreements with leading national entities to support the growth and prosperity of the private sector in the Emirate of Abu Dhabi.
UK government asks UAE for assurances over free speech at Cop28 summit
Statement at UN human rights council voices ‘disappointment’ after host country refuses to change restrictive laws …
U.S. College Student Freed From Dubai Detention
American college student Elizabeth Polanco De Los Santos was detained in Dubai after allegedly touching an airport security officer’s arm.
An Insiders’ Guide to Dubai, Beyond the Skyscrapers and World Records
Tourists come to Dubai to see the planet’s tallest building and deepest swimming pool. But ask notable locals for tips and you’ll find charming, hype-free attractions and authentic food finds.
NYC college student Elizabeth Polanco De Los Santos released from Dubai jail after 1-year sentence for alleged airport assault
Elizabeth Polanco De Los Santos reportedly released from Dubai jail 00:30 NEW YORK — Local college student Elizabeth Polanco De Los Santos has reportedly been released from jail in Dubai. The Lehman College student from the Bronx was accused of assaulting …
Dubai Shopping Festival 2023-2024: Dates, concerts, comedy, sales and more
Event organiser, Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment, has announced the popular event will return for its 29th edition on December 8 and run until January 14, 2024. The festival will feature 38 days of daily shopping deals, raffle draws, competitions, concerts, events, outdoor markets and pop-up events.
New York student freed from Dubai after being jailed ‘for touching security’s arm’
A New York college student who was sentenced to a year in prison in Dubai has been freed, an advocacy group has said. Elizabeth Polanco De Los Santos, a student at Lehman College in the Bronx, was due to be jailed for a year after being accused of touching …
La Chambre Internationale de Dubaï renforce sa présence en Europe avec l’inauguration d’un nouveau bureau aux Pays-Bas
La Chambre internationale de Dubaï, l’une des trois chambres opérant sous l’égide de la Chambre de commerce de Dubaï, a célébré aujourd’hui l’inauguration officielle de son quatrième bureau de représentation européen aux Pays-Bas.
Sharjah to establish largest solar energy station
Mousa, Executive Director of Sharjah National Oil Corporation, and Michel Abi Saab, General Manager of Emerge.
Al Hajiri: Sharjah Excellence Award promoted locally, regionally
Nada Al Hajiri, General Coordinator of the Sharjah Excellence Award, considered that the Award’s Best Practices Forum for 2023 highlights the contributions of the winners of the Sharjah Sustainability …
Abu Dhabi Police to conduct exercise at Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant this month
Abu Dhabi Police General Headquarters, in collaboration with various strategic partners, has announced the organisation of the UAE Barakah Exercise 2023 that will take place in October. The exercise …
A Giant Solar Energy Project Is Coming To the Abu Dhabi Desert
The United Arab Emirates will soon be home to the world’s fourth-largest solar power plant. The Abu Dhabi National Energy Company, or TAQA, will unveil a two-gigawatt solar farm in the Al Dhafra …
Abu Dhabi imposes financial penalty of $486,000 on Pyypl for inadequate Anti-Money Laundering controls
The FSRA found that Pyypl failed to establish and maintain adequate AML systems and controls to ensure full compliance with its AML obligations in that it failed to: …
UAE non-oil economy strengthened in September on new order boost
Business activity in the UAE’s non-oil private sector expanded robustly in September as the addition of new clients, competitive pricing and sturdy underlying economic conditions increased demand. The …