Dubai: The number one cause of death globally is cardiac disease, costing more than $1 trillion annually worldwide. With the current methods of care, there is only a 50 per cent success rate. Arvind Thiagarajan, founder of digital stethoscope maker HD …
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Abu Dhabi Police urge parents to beware of Stranger Danger
(Photo: Ahmed Kutty/Gulf News) She added: “Abu Dhabi is the safest city in the world, but we should be cautious and careful about children and should educate them about the different kinds of social media abuses and cyber threats.” Social media sites …
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UAE-backed separatists launch ‘coup’ in southern Yemen
Yemen’s prime minister has accused southern separatist forces backed by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) of staging a “coup” after they seized several government offices during deadly clashes in the port city of Aden. “In Aden, legitimacy is being …
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Abu Dhabi Hindu temple’s commencement ceremony during Modi’s visit
Dubai/Abu Dhabi: A commencement ceremony of the first Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi will be held during the visit of the Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in February, Gulf News has learnt. Modi will witness the ceremony which will be live-streamed to the …
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Dubai Police to launch AI-powered surveillance system
Dubai Police will introduce a sophisticated new surveillance … Major General Al Mansouri said that the Oyoon (Arabic for ‘eyes’) project uses advanced technologies such as AI to prevent crime, reduce accidental traffic deaths, an ensure rapid …
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Sheikha Hessa, mother of United Arab Emirates’ ruler, dies
the mother of the ruler of the United Arab Emirates, has died. The state-run WAM news agency announced Sheikha Hessa’s death on Sunday, without offering any details or giving her age. WAM said the UAE would observe three days of mourning beginning Sunday.
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Rory McIlroy in contention after back-nine recovery in Dubai
Rory McIlroy has set his sights on a third Omega Dubai Desert title after a back-nine fightback kept him in contention in Dubai. The four-time major champion carded a four-under 68 at Emirates Golf Club, recovering from a slow start to get within a stroke …
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Here is what a Dubai-Sharjah metro link could mean
Dubai: A metro link connecting Sharjah with Dubai’s Green … and Sharjah City Centre could offset at least a third of the current traffic problems. Gulf News got an exclusive access to the study that is most likely a first look into the possibility …
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Non-Abu Dhabi registered vehicles can pay for parking by SMS
Abu Dhabi: From Sunday, motorists of all UAE-registered vehicles can pay their parking fees in the Abu Dhabi emirate through their mobile phones without the need to register with Mawaqif. The service will facilitate motorists of non-Abu Dhabi registered …
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Over 4,000 drone users registered in UAE
Abu Dhabi: The Ministry of Interior will launch the second phase of its awareness campaign on unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) on Sunday. Drone enthusiasts who flout regulations will be fined Dh50,000 and/or jailed for three years, officials have said.
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Dubai CCTV cameras to use AI, face recognition
Gulf News “Dubai is changing, and we must be prepared for the new changes. The project was launched by the Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police to tackle crimes and reduce traffic accidents. Government and private sectors will participate in securing the …
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UAE satellite placed in orbit by Ariane 5 rocket
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Revealed: Abu Dhabi’s most popular property locations
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Duo who smuggled 191kg drug pills referred to Abu Dhabi court
Dubai: Two visitors will now be tried in Abu Dhabi in a case of alleged smuggling of 191kg of amphetamine pills that they intended to promote before anti-drug enforcement officers seized the drugs from their car. Officers were tipped off by an informant …
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AR Rahman concert review: The greatest showman charms Dubai
Gulf News tabloid! is awaiting an official comment from the organisers … Twenty-five years in the music business has made Rahman a showman of incredible heft. And which city better than Dubai to throw a glorious bash?
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Thousands join ‘Walk Unified’ initiative in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince, on Friday evening joined hundreds of …
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Thousands join Walk Together initiative in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince, on Friday evening joined hundreds of …
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