The platform, which also features a library, is equipped with solar-powered lighting poles so that the public can visit the platform at any time, state news agency WAM reported. Alia Al Harmoudi, director of the Environment Department in Dubai Municipality …
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New bridge opens to traffic in Dubai
A new bridge linking Marrakech and Airport Roads intersection in Dubai has been opened to traffic. “If you are heading from Deira towards Al Khawaneej using Airport Road, you can now use the new bridge on Marrakech-Airport Roads Intersection,” Dubai’s …
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Dubai Showcases Modest Fashion Without Runways or Models
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A weeklong fashion event in Dubai is being held without catwalks, models or skin-baring designs. Instead, around 30 designers of fashionable modest wear — some Muslim and others not — from nearly two dozen countries …
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West Coast starting Dubai World Cup horse race as favorite
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Arrogate started the Dubai World Cup from the ninth gate last year and won. West Coast has drawn the ninth gate this year and is the race favorite. Bob Baffert has a shot at becoming only the second trainer to win the $ …
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GCC Region Sales Manager – KOTRA DUBAI – Dubai Jobs
Location: LOB 17/329 Jebel Ali Freezone, Dubai, United Arab Emirates. – Having good connections or relationship with other distributors in UAE/GCC. – Having up-to-date information & news about related market, competitors and distributor industries.
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Dubai Police is prepared for any emergency! – Dubai Video
At the ceremony for 25th batch of cadet officers and postgraduates with master’s and doctoral degrees, Dubai Police officers show what they can do. Details: http://gulfnews.com/1.2154022 Some local news is curated – Original might have been posted at a …
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Dubai contracting giant Drake appoints new CEO
Dubai-based contracting giant Drake & Scull International (DSI) on Thursday announced the appointment of Dr Fadi Feghali as the Group CEO. Fenghali currently manages DSI’s international business units since joining the company in October and he will be …
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Dubai’s Abraaj said to be cutting 15% of workforce
No partners will be fired, they said. The company employs about 350 people. “It is always difficult to separate talented people from the firm,” the Dubai-based buyout firm said in a statement. “The personnel changes we are making as part of this re …
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Dubai businessman expresses interest in AC Milan
Dubai businessman Saeed Al-Falasi is reported to be interested … AC Milan are working to refinance more than 300 million euros in high-interest loans from US hedge fund Elliott Management. If the club is not able to refinance by next October the US …
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Dubai businessman linked to possible AC Milan bid
A Dubai businessman has been linked with a possible bid to buy … The Chinese businessman bought the club last April, but a loan from US hedge fund Elliot Management was required to get the deal over the line, the paper said, adding that if that money …
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Dubai, Russian and US interest in AC Milan, says reports
MILAN: Dubai businessman Saeed Al-Falasi is reported to be interested … AC Milan are working to refinance more than 300 million euros in high-interest loans from US hedge fund Elliott Management. If the club is not able to refinance by next October …
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Dubai businessman, others to buy AC Milan
Dubai businessman Saeed Al-Falasi is reported to be interested … AC Milan are working to refinance more than 300 million euros in high-interest loans from US hedge fund Elliott Management. If the club is not able to refinance by next October the US …
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British newspaper editor jailed for killing wife in Dubai
Matthew was not present in the Dubai Court of the First Instance for the verdict read … Co-op Bank bosses assure that hedge fund investors not heading for exit The hedge funds which saved The Co-operative Bank from collapse last year are not running …
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Sequoia may cut size of 6th India fund; Elliott eyes Fortis
In another development, US-based activist hedge fund Elliott Management Corp. has started picking … with plants in India and China, and grinding units in Dubai, according to its website. In another development, Jaipur-based housing finance company …
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Sequoia may cut size of 6th India fund by 30% to $650 mn; Elliott eyes Fortis
In another development, US-based activist hedge fund Elliott Management Corp. has started picking … with plants in India and China, and grinding units in Dubai, according to its website. In another development, Jaipur-based housing finance company …
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Gold prices up, 24k priced at Dh164 in Dubai
Meanwhile, 24k gold is priced at Dh164 and 22k can be bought at Dh154 in Dubai. Spot gold edged up 0.1 percent to … in the making that continue to make gold the go-to place to hedge risk.” Against a basket of six other major currencies, the dollar …
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Crane collapse: Abu Dhabi municipality suspends works of contractor, consultant
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi City Municipality has suspended … The municipality did not respond to queries by Gulf News about how the vehicle owners will be compensated for the damage. It, however, urged construction companies to adhere to all environment …
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