As the UAE makes a visible shift towards a knowledge-based economy, society is increasingly viewing colleges and universities as engines of local and regional economic growth, especially in a …
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For the second day in a row, Dubai flyer smuggles in gold-coated screws and rods at Bengaluru Airport
A senior Customs official said that 150.5 gram gold worth Rs 5 lakh was smuggled using various items brought by Chikkamagaluru native in both his check-in luggage and hand baggage.
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Dubai Tourism launches vaccination campaign for employees of 20 hotels at Palm Jumeirah
Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism), in coordination with the Ministry of Health & Prevention and hospitality stakeholders, launched a vaccination campaign for …
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Video: the importance of manufacturing to Abu Dhabi’s non-oil GDP
More than 50 new industrial facilities went into production in Abu Dhabi last year despite the impact of the coronavirus pandemic.
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Adnoc awards key Abu Dhabi offshore oilfield contract – here’s the winning bidder
Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc) has awarded a key offshore contract to United Arab Emirates-based National Petroleum Construction Company (NPCC) for work on …
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UAE, Republic of Korea enhance strategic cooperation in industry, advanced technology
Dr Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, met with Sung Yun-mo, Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy of the Republic of Korea to discuss ways of enhancing …
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UAE weather: Wind, dust and haze at times, rise in temperatures in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and other emirates
Rough seas in the Arabian Gulf, humidity levels to rise over next few days in the UAE Heading outdoors? Beware, as the UAE weather will be hazy and dusty, today. The National Center of Meteorology …
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Oklahoma man gets 3 years for smuggling firearms to UAE to help fight ISIS: prosecutors
An Oklahoma man was sentenced to more than three years in prison for illegally smuggling firearms to the Middle East to help fight the Islamic State there, according to federal prosecutors.
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UAE Covid-19 vaccine: Galadari employees receive second dose
Vaccination tents at Khaleej Times headquarters inoculated those who took the first dose of the Sinopharm vaccine on February 3.
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For the UAE, China’s vaccine diplomacy is a stepping stone to its own geopolitical ambitions in the region
The United Arab Emirates is the third-most-vaccinated country in the world, having administered more than 6 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines, according to the Bloomberg vaccine tracker. China has …
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Shivamogga man in Sharjah wins Rs 24 crore in Big Ticket draw
Indian expat Shivamurthy Krishnappa, living in Sharjah, is the latest Dh12 million (around Rs 24 crore) ticket winner. His winning ticket number — 202511 – was bought on February 17, the Gulf News …
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UAE: Sheikh Mohammed’s Dh8m help saves Iraqi baby’s life
The baby girl, who won the hearts of UAE residents after the Ruler of Dubai personally promised to sponsor the treatment needed to save her life, successfully received the required gene therapy on …
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ibis Mall Of The Emirates
With a stay at ibis Dubai Mall of the Emirates Hotel in Dubai (Al Barsha), you’ll be minutes from Ski Dubai and Mall of the Emirates. Featured amenities include complimentary wired Internet access, …
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Where to buy property in Dubai
Rohit Gokul remembers what Dubai looked like before all the skyscrapers, the six-star hotels and the Burj Khalifa — the world’s tallest building — appeared.“Twenty-five years ago the tallest tower in …
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Why Is Dubai Property Market Booming in 2021?
So, it’s another record month for Allsopp and Allsopp this February and I’ve learned it’s a record month for some of the major developers in Dubai too. Let me just put that into context – a record …
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UAE, Republic of Korea enhance cooperation in industry, technology
Dr Sultan Bin Ahmed Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, met with Sung Yun-mo, Minister of Trade, Industry and Energy of the Republic of Korea …
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Dubai risks driving out stock investors as top firms delist
Betting on Dubai to deliver uninterrupted success as a tourism and entertainment hub is turning into a costly business for some stock investors.
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