The French Defence Ministry has dismissed as disinformation claims circulating on social media that the United Arab Emirates canceled its order for 80 Rafale fighter jets due to the detention of …
Globetrotting Godfather Jamie ‘Iceman’ Stevenson lived luxury life on Abu Dhabi resort before empire came crumbling down
DRUGLORD Jamie ‘Iceman’ Stevenson’s many boltholes included a private island that is home to a scandal-hit king, we can reveal. The globetrotting criminal godfather — who this week admitted …
UAE President directs $5m fund for urgent polio vaccination drive in Gaza
President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has directed funding for the delivery of a critical polio vaccination drive in Gaza following the re-emergence of the virus within the territory.
UAE President directs allocation of funding for urgent polio vaccination campaign in Gaza
Abu Dhabi [UAE], August 30 (ANI/WAM): UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has directed funding for the delivery of a critical polio vaccination drive in Gaza following the re-emergence of …
UAE announces launch of ‘early warning platform’ to monitor weather, natural disasters
The UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) on Friday announced the launch of a digital platform to monitor weather and natural disasters. The ‘Early Warning for …
Dubai Police launch children’s cartoon series ‘Officer Mansour’
It will be broadcast on Spacetoon five times daily over 35 weeks and the episodes will also be available on the network’s YouTube channel …
UAE’s MealPlanet aims to become the ‘Amazon of meal plans’
Khalid Baareh, founder and CEO of the food tech startup, speaks to CNBC’s Emma Graham about the company’s ambitions.
UAE: Received an unwanted marketing call from a personal mobile number? Here’s how to report it
Picture used for illustrative purposes in the UAE. Image Credit: Shutterstock Dubai: Have you ever received a call from an unknown number, thinking it might be a colleague or relative, only to find it is a telemarketer offering a product or service?
India to Discuss Surging Precious Metals Imports With UAE
India is seeking to renegotiate its trade deal with the United Arab Emirates after a surge in precious metals imports from the Middle Eastern nation that has sparked concerns some traders have been …
Dubai: 9 arrested for selling unlicensed gas cylinders; 343 tanks seized
Nine people have been arrested by Dubai Police for selling unlicensed gas cylinders, posing a serious risk to public safety. The authority also seized 343 unlicensed cylinders. Brig Hareb Al Shamsi, …
UAE real estate: DAMAC Properties expands to Ras Al Khaimah with new ‘Shoreline’ project
Shoreline by DAMAC, situated on Island 4, will offer 1-, 2-, and 3-bedroom apartments and duplexes with direct beach access …
UAE in contact with French authorities over Telegram CEO Durov
A United Arab Emirates official said on Thursday the government was in contact with French authorities and representatives of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov, who is a UAE citizen. A French judge has placed …
UAE company Smart Zone enables registration of over 1,200 startups H1 2024
Smart Zone, a UAE-based business set up company, said it helped over 1,200 new small and medium sized companies to get registered in the UAE in the first half of 2024. The first half numbers took the …
UAE Traffic: Would An ‘Odd-Even Scheme’ Help Ease Peak-Hour Jams?
Roads in the UAE are generally wide and well-maintained but the sheer volume of vehicles create traffic jams, especially during rush hour. In fact, the country has one of the highest car ownership rates in the world, with many residents believing private vehicles are essential for daily commutes.
Nomura plans to add bankers in Dubai, Hong Kong and Singapore
Nomura Holdings Inc plans to hire more wealth management bankers in Dubai, Hong Kong and Singapore – part of a huge push it is making to boost wealth assets outside of Japan to $35 billion by next …
Durov’s Arrest Leads to Diplomatic Tensions; UAE Cancels $20 Billion Rafael Deal
The arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has led to a significant diplomatic tensions between the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and France. Durov, who holds UAE citizenship along with several other nationalities,
UAE ambassador highlights Emirati women’s contributions to country’s development
Ambassador to Korea Abdulla Saif Al Nuaimi commemorated Emirati Women’s Day, an occasion that marks the country’s commitment to the empowerment of women.