When a Palestinian man was asked about the normalization of diplomatic relations and peace agreement between UAE and Israel, with anger in his eyes he said, “We have been stabbed in the back”. After …
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Jared Kushner says Israel-UAE deal “should increase the probability” that UAE gets F-35 jets
Jared Kushner suggested Sunday in an interview with CNN’s Fareed Zakaria that the recent peace agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates “should increase the probability” of an F-35 jet …
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Brit air hostess is freed after spending two months living off bread and water in Dubai jail over date’s cannabis
A BRITISH air hostess living off bread and water in a Dubai jail being arrested on drugs charges has been freed. Derrin Crawford, 23, was arrested when cops raided an apartment belonging to a man …
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British air hostess, 23, is released from Dubai jail after two months behind bars
Derrin Crawford, 23, who works for Emirates and is based in the UAE, had been out for dinner with a man and agreed to go back to his flat when it was raided by officers who found two cannabis joints.
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Pop group ‘Now United’ reunites in Dubai for new single
In their continued partnership with Now United, Pepsi collaborated on the official Feel It Now music video, which showcases the song recorded from the group members’ individual homes while apart over …
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Saudi Arabia obligates government agencies to disclose overseas property holdings
Move comes after Saudi properties Agency finds overseas holdings not logged Abu Dhabi: Saudi authorities have directed government agencies holding overseas properties to submit renting or ownership …
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The UAE-Israel announcement proves the folly of warming to Iran
The impending peace agreement between the United Arab Emirates and Israel is a game-changer for the entire Middle East, writes former Israeli Ambassador Michael Oren.
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UAE has learnt from Covid to boost food security: Sheikh Mohammed
During the meeting, Sheikh Mohammed directed Minister of State for Food Security Mariam bint Mohammad Saeed Hareb Al Muhairi to follow up on the UAE national food reserve, invest in food technology …
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Most UAE SMBs upbeat on rebound within 6 months
While 94 per cent of SMBs in the UAE – who took part in a study conducted by Visa – are upbeat of a rebound in business compared to 67 per cent globally, they have also shown “an incredible …
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How BITS Pilani Dubai is building an innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem
Over a period of time, the university has built an ecosystem conducive to successfully lead early-stage start-ups by its well-rounded team of students coming from various disciplines of engineering.
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World’s tallest Ferris wheel ‘Ain Dubai’ gets first passenger pod
The world’s tallest observation wheel that is nearing completion has got its first passenger pod. A spokesperson for Ain Dubai said the attraction is “shaping up well” and the first capsule was …
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Saudi energy ministry to assist development of mega economic zone Neom
Saudi Arabia’s energy ministry is to offer assistance so that Neom, a $500 billion high-tech development that includes tourism and sport facilities on the Red Sea, can be completed on schedule, …
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V12 number plate fetches $1.9m at Dubai RTA auction
Number plates in Dubai continue to big business despite the economic slowdown caused by Covid-19. The 104th open auction for distinctive number plates, organised by Dubai’s Roads and Transport …
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Sharjah’s child welfare arm now under family affairs council
The Sharjah Child Friendly Office (SCFO), a government entity committed to protecting the rights of the emirate’s youth, is now under the Supreme Council for Family Affairs (SCFA). This was based on a …
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Pompeo To Tour Region After UAE-Israel Deal
US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is due in Jerusalem on Monday to start a tour focused on Israel’s normalising of ties with the UAE and pushing other Arab states to follow suit. After meeting Prime …
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University of Sharjah launches project to develop antiviral drug for Covid-19
Sandaooq Al Watan, the national initiative launched by prominent Emirati businessmen to support research projects in the post-oil era, announced today that they have signed sponsored research …
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American Hospital Dubai: Transforming the delivery models
Mohamed and Obaid Almulla Group of Companies, which operates American Hospital Dubai, talks to GN Focus about the impact of emerging healthcare technologies How did technologies such as artificial …
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