Ortega told Gulf News that he would stay on for another three weeks to work on an important project. He will travel across the UAE and shoot pictures for a project titled ‘Inside the heart of the Emirates’. Those pictures will be exhibited in Mexico ... ( read original story ...)
UAE supports global anti-malaria efforts
Abu Dhabi, Sep. 18 (BNA): HH Shaikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan ... to mitigate the risks of malaria and save many lives around the world, according to UAE News Agency (WAM). In his remarks on the occasion, Dr. Kesetebirhan Admasu, Chief Executive Officer ... ( read original story ...)
Teenager’s death led to Sharjah family suicide pact
As Gulf News reported, a man jumped to his death from the seventh floor of a hotel apartment building in Sharjah on August 29 and when police, who were alerted of the incident by a witness, reached his apartment, they found it locked from the inside. ( read original story ...)
John Ibrahim’s two brothers shackled by the wrists and flanked by security guards as they arrive back in Sydney after being extradited from Dubai to face charges over $810M …
Michael and Fadi Ibrahim, brothers of Kings Cross identity John Ibrahim, have been extradited from Dubai following their arrests in early August. The two men arrived back in Sydney on Sunday night to face charges relating to their roles in an alleged drug ... ( read original story ...)
Son’s death led to Sharjah family suicide pact
As Gulf News reported, a man jumped to his death from the seventh floor of a hotel apartment building in Sharjah on August 29 and when police, who were alerted of the incident by a witness, reached his apartment, they found it locked from the inside. ( read original story ...)
Mutek, Dubai’s artsy electronic festival
Music is all about community, culture, technology, art and artists,” he told Gulf News tabloid!. Mehdi — who believes music isn’t about competition, but about complementary efforts — cofounded the underground venue Analog Room in Dubai in 2012. ( read original story ...)
Michael and Fadi Ibrahim are extradited back to Sydney from Dubai after they were arrested in organised crime raids last month
Michael and Fadi Ibrahim, the brothers of Kings Cross Identity John Ibrahim, have been extradited from Dubai following their arrests in early August. The two men arrived back in Sydney on Sunday night to face court over charges relating to their roles in ... ( read original story ...)
UAE’s Emaar Properties gets $1.5 bln loan from First Abu Dhabi Bank–sources
DUBAI, Sept 17 (Reuters) - Dubai-based Emaar Properties obtained a $1.5 billion corporate finance loan from First Abu Dhabi Bank, sources familiar with the matter said on Sunday. Emaar, which develops residential properties, hotels, entertainment and ... ( read original story ...)
Abu Dhabi proves a haven for humpback dolphins
Abu Dhabi: A survey has found that Abu Dhabi has the largest population of the Indian Ocean humpback dolphin. ‘Dolphin Survey’ conducted by the Environment Agency - Abu Dhabi (EAD) estimated that 701 Indian Ocean humpback dolphins and 1,834 Indo ... ( read original story ...)
Dubai opens world’s best youth centre
Dubai: Dubai has just added a new feather to its cap by opening the world’s best youth centre. His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai and His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed ... ( read original story ...)