Dubai’s youth female champions the match between Manchester United and Chelsea at Old Trafford last Sunday. The duFC’s UAE Girls Challenge winning team from Go Pro Sports were given the trip to Old Trafford last weekend, where they participated in a ... ( read original story ...)
Long weekend in UAE fuels staycation boom
A number of hoteliers from Dubai to Abu Dhabi told Gulf News that their properties will be 75 per cent to 100 per cent full over the next three days, with a significant number of guests coming from across the emirates. Huge bookings have also been secured ... ( read original story ...)
Dubai Police clarify 'forgiveness card' that went viral
Dubai: “Dear driver, we are sorry the radar caught you speeding. Despite violating the traffic law, we will not issue [you] a traffic ticket.” A card with those words and the Dubai Police logo went viral on social media. But Dubai Police clarified that ... ( read original story ...)
UAE temperature to cool down until Saturday
Dubai: If you’re planning on having a barbeque or a picnic, this weekend would be the best time to have one as the temperature this weekend will be a lot cooler. The National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology (NCMS) on Thursday expects the mercury to ... ( read original story ...)
Dubai Properties launches sale of ‘Arabella Townhouses 3’ as part of growing portfolio of futuristic housing solutions
Dubai Properties (DP), a leading Dubai-based real estate master developer and asset manager, today announced the launch of sales of the third edition of the Arabella Townhouses (Arabella 3) - in response to high customer demand. The launch of sale of ... ( read original story ...)
Dubai’s Global Blockchain Council Combats “Conflict Diamonds” Trading
Dubai's Global Blockchain Council (GBC) is running a pilot project called Operation Kimberley, which aims to use blockchain technology to digitalize the issuance and transfer of Kimberley Process certificates used in the shipment of rough diamonds globally. ( read original story ...)
UAE’s first food bank launches in Dubai
DUBAI // Low-income families and labourers will be able to get food donated by hotels and supermarkets after the country’s first food bank was launched in the city on Wednesday. Stocked with boxes of food as part of the Year of Giving, the food bank aims ... ( read original story ...)
China gathers state-led consortium for Aramco IPO
Hong Kong/Riyadh/Dubai: China is creating a consortium ... Saudi officials have said Chinese companies were interested in investing in the Aramco IPO as the country — the second biggest consumer of oil globally — seeks to secure crude supplies ... ( read original story ...)
Abu Dhabi's Taqa Seeking to Sell Energy Assets in North America
Abu Dhabi National Energy Co., the government-run company known as Taqa, is generating cash from overseas oil and natural gas operations and wants to sell some higher-cost wells in North America after reporting a record $5.2 billion loss last year. ( read original story ...)
UAE ranked among top global destinations for FDI
The UAE has also pledged to continue to advance its technological readiness and deepen its commitment to innovation. The government’s recent efforts show signs of gaining significant traction. In the World Bank’s Doing Business 2017, the UAE is ... ( read original story ...)