Sharjah’s Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA … according to a statement carried by state news agency WAM. The confiscated animals are not only an endangered species but are listed under …
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Dubai messaging app has global ambitions wants to take on WhatsApp, SnapChat
Image Credit: Supplied Dubai: A Dubai based businessman wants … has put in Dh400 million for a 10 per cent stake in the business that developed the “Yzer” app, a voice, video and data …
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Attempt to smuggle nine crocodiles and eight rare birds to Sharjah thwarted
Dubai: Sharjah police have arrested a gang of people trying to smuggle eight small crocodiles to the emirate. Sharjah police have arrested a group of Gulf nationality who were trying to smuggle …
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Abu Dhabi to get 40 new buses before toll gates come into force – News
(MENAFN – Khaleej Times) The public transport network in Abu Dhabi is set for a major multi-phase expansion and a Dh470-million revamp. Soon, there will be an array of low-carbon emission buses …
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UAE rejects allegations on its stance towards Aden developments
The UAE has expressed its regret and categorical rejection of allegations it is facing in light of ongoing developments in Aden, affirming its firm stance as a Coalition partner and determination to …
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Dubai Police app: Yesterday I got into an accident; 10 minutes later I was on my way
No more waiting for cops to arrive at the scene, use the Dubai Police app to report minor traffic accidents Image Credit: Anjana Kumar / Gulf News Thud! Someone hit my car on the front passenger door!
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Dubai launches region’s first diploma for social media influencers
SAN FRANCISCO, US: Facebook on Tuesday confirmed plans for a News Tab that will be edited by seasoned journalists, in a departure from its longstanding practice of letting algorithms dictate a user’s …
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Dubai’s Averda Intl in talks with banks about potential IPO-sources
DUBAI, Aug 21 (Reuters) – Dubai-based Averda International, one of the largest waste management firms in the Middle East and North Africa, is in early discussions with banks about a potential IPO …
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UAE- Medical tourism gains momentum as govt efforts yield results – News
Latest data isued by Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry on Tuesday attributed steady growth in medical tourism sales to number of government-led initiatives to promote the sector. It …
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War on drugs: Dubai Police seize 648kg in illegal substances
The Anti-Narcotics Department of Dubai Police monitors websites in the emirate which they suspect are selling illegal drugs and this year blocked 20 sites engaged in such activity, according to Gulf …
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Man rescued as jet ski crashes off Dubai beach
#News | Dubai Police rescue young man from Jet Ski crash near Al Mamzar. Details:https://t.co/iB7YK2kvAm #yoursecurityourhappiness pic.twitter.com/dFb4syvfBw- Dubai Police???? ??? (@DubaiPoliceHQ) …
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Dubai Press Club offers social media influencers diploma
of the American University in Dubai (AUD), the programme seeks to train Arab social media influencers in strategic communications and enable them to produce effective content on social media platforms …
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15 awesome things to do in Dubai this weekend
The weekend is nearly upon us and its time to start planning. Dubai is as busy as ever with tons of things to do, from a popular beach club reopening to a grape and paint class or an all day breakfast …
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Dubai motorists to get 50% discount for driving safely
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Iranian news agency says Adrian Darya tanker leased to Revolutionary Guards
DUBAI (Reuters) – Iran’s semi-official ILNA news agency said on Wednesday the tanker Adrian Darya tanker, which was released after being detained in Gibraltar, is currently leased to the country …
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Dubai among best cities for Fintechs’ economic potential – News
(MENAFN – Khaleej Times) Dubai has been ranked among the world’s best cities in terms of the economic potential for financial technology (Fintech) firms. According to an fDi Intelligence inaugural …
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Hasan Ali and Samiya Arzoo Get Married in Dubai
The couple met in Dubai a year ago and decided to get married right after. Hasan Ali, the Pakistani cricketer surprised his fans when the news of his alleged romance with the Indian engineer Samiya …
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