Expats that are already working in the UAE will not need to obtain a good behaviour certificate to change jobs, officials have said. The clarification will offer some relief to those that already have resident visas and were expecting a difficult process …
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Al Jaber Group close to $1.6b debt restructuring
Dubai: Abu Dhabi-based Al Jaber Group expects to seal a deal … Al Jaber’s debt is mostly held by local and international banks, although some hedge funds and other non-bank financial institutions also feature among the creditor group, sources familiar …
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Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Al Sissi stop for tea in Yas Mall
But shoppers were surprised to see one VIP guest walking around Abu Dhabi’s mall with none other than His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces. Videos of Egyptian …
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In Dubai, Pakistan cricket finds long-lost warmth
DUBAI: June 18, 2017. It’s the big final of the ICC Champions Trophy, featuring a showdown between India and Pakistan, cricket’s fiercest rivalry. Pakistan, against all expectations, have piled a rather unexpected total of 338/4. Unexpected, because the …
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UAE, Malaysia forge stronger ties
This includes Malaysia, which already enjoys decades of strong links with the UAE, officials at the UAE-Malaysia Business & Investment Forum in Kuala Lumpur said. Sultan bin Saeed Al Mansouri, the UAE Minister of Economy, noted that the relationship …
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UAE, India to sign 14 agreements during Modi visit
Modi will be keynote speaker at the 6th World Government Summit in Dubai on February 11, in which India is the chief guest, he said. On the scope for reviewing bilateral flight capacity between the two countries, Al Banna told Gulf News: “When the UAE …
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Indian firm partners Dubai conglomerate for solar in the UAE
Al Naboodah Group Enterprises (ANGE), a Dubai-based conglomerate, has partnered with Indian solar EPC and manufacturer Jakson Group in order to expand into the solar energy space. ANGE employs more than 16,000 people in businesses ranging from agriculture …
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Dubai Properties appoints new CEO
Dubai Properties is part of the Dubai Holding Group. It has a number of residential, retail and commercial developments, with projects located in areas ranging from Jumeirah Beach Residence (JBR) to Business Bay. They include Dubailand, Culture Village …
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UAE and Indian scientists to discuss nano satellites and Mars mission plans
An agreement for use of space technology for peaceful purposes was signed a year later in New Delhi. UAE scientists and engineers could in the future receive training at institutes in India such as the Indian Institute of Space Science and Technology …
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HH Sheikh Hamdan launches Dubai Paperless Strategy
has launched the Dubai Paperless Strategy during a visit to the Smart Dubai Office. The new strategy will include technology, legislation and culture elements, to ensure that users have alternative, legally-recgonised alternative ways to transact their …
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Top rated mobile app development company Promatics Technologies opens up an office in Dubai
With a vision to serve Middle Eastern clients proactively, Promatics has recently opened up its new office in Dubai. This new move will enable the company to develop its business in the region as well as tap new markets for a global expansion. Dubai, 6 th …
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Dubai’s aviation sector makes green pledge
“The Green Mobility Initiative” specific programmes have since been introduced in Dubai to adapt cleaner technologies and reduce dependence on fossil fuel. Deployment of hybrid and electric vehicles has been identified as a potential programme to support …
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Dubai’s Aviation Sector Makes Green Pledge Inspiring Other Global Cities
CHECK OUT Emirates to Launch Services from Dubai to Santiago de Chile via Sao Paulo in July 2018 “Our goal is to get greener faster,” said Michael Ibbitson, Executive Vice President, Infrastructure & Technology. “Together we have pledged to buy …
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Abu Dhabi transport department to conduct field study on traffic tolls
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Department of Transport will soon roll out an integrated field study to determine the requirements and implementation of a traffic toll system, the department announced in a statement sent on Tuesday. It will then send its …
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Major multi-car accidents reported in Abu Dhabi
Traffic was backlogged on the E311, due to the incident that occurred after the Al Samha Bridge. A source from Abu Dhabi Police told Gulf News that the first accident happened between several vehicles on the way to Abu Dhabi, and urged motorists not to …
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Revealed: Top crimes committed in Dubai
Dubai Police aim to reduce the response time to emergency cases to within 15 minutes. PHOTO BY: Ahmed Ramzan/Gulf News In Sharjah, the rate of serious crimes dropped by 45 per cent while the overall crime rate dropped by 7.37 per cent in 2017. In 2017 …
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Abu Dhabi University dedicates AED10 million to scholarships
Abu Dhabi University, ADU, has allocated AED10 million in scholarships and financial aid for the spring semester 2018. With over AED11 million in scholarships disbursed in the fall semester 2017, the total amount earmarked for scholarships and financial …
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