Dubai: Connectivity will be key to the growth of all future megacities and is the reason for Dubai’s rise as one of six truly global cities in the world, said bestselling author and global strategist Parag Khanna. Speaking to a group of people at the …
( read original story …)
Dubai Police will have women in command positions
Dubai: Dubai Police plan to appoint women officers in top command positions like directors of police stations as part of the future plan to give the women more responsibilities and participation in the police work. Major-General Dr Abdul Qudoos Abdul …
( read original story …)
Dubai delivers ‘instant’ verdict: Because justice delayed is…
The new court initiative to be implemented by all police stations in Dubai comes under Penal Order Law No. 1 of 2017. In a move designed to make the UAE’s judicial system more efficient and speed up litigation in Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin …
( read original story …)
Go City Card to launch in Dubai
Go City Card has launched its newest digital attraction pass in Dubai, the fourth most popular travel destination in the world according to the eighth annual Mastercard Global Destinations Cities Index. The Go Dubai Card enables travellers to save up to 55 …
( read original story …)
PICTURES: Hyperloop from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in 12 minutes
New images of the development site in the Nevada desert were released yesterday at Middle East Rail in Dubai. The 500 meter-long DevLoop, located near Las Vegas, is a tube measuring 3.3 meters in diameter. Apparently the first public trial will take place …
( read original story …)
Mumbai: Ex-Armyman seeks Sushma Swaraj's help for 'innocent' son stuck in Dubai jail for two weeks
Friends, family reach out to External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj to seek help for Ajinkya Suryawanshi, who was arrested at Dubai airport for a crime he allegedly did not commit Assured of a response from the savvy External Affairs Minister Sushma …
( read original story …)
Dubai Watch Week returns for its third edition in 2017
Dubai Watch Week will once again host key industry spokespeople and leading horological personalities during the five day cultural and educational event. Under the Patronage of Shaikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice Chairman of Dubai …
( read original story …)
Abu Dhabi will have a brand new water canal by April
Abu Dhabi: There are over 250 islands in the capital, but with that, there is still more room for another canal. Property developer Aldar has announced that it is preparing to open Shams canal on Reem Island – a 2.4 kilometre canal that is expected to …
( read original story …)
Dubai's real estate market is mature and…
Damac properties has almost been a bellwether in the Dubai property market. Even during the market’s lean phase, Damac was consistent with its product launches, much to the surprise of market stakeholders. That strategy continues even today. “We are …
( read original story …)
Sky News Arabia has ‘highest viewership rating of UAE news channels’
ABU DHABI: Sky News Arabia says it has achieved the highest UAE viewership rating of all news stations broadcast from the country, citing research data. The 24-hour news channel, a joint venture between Abu Dhabi Media Investment Corporation (ADMIC …
( read original story …)
Dubai's real estate market is mature and streamlined
Damac properties has almost been a bellwether in the Dubai property market. Even during the market’s lean phase, Damac was consistent with its product launches, much to the surprise of market stakeholders. That strategy continues even today. “We are …
( read original story …)
UAE prepares to celebrate International Women’s Day
The UAE also ranks first among 132 countries in the ‘women treated with respect’ indicator in the Social Progress Index 2015 report. Gulf News talked to five women in the UAE about the progress in women’s empowerment in the UAE and GCC region on the …
( read original story …)
British child rapist arrested in UAE
Dubai: The British government has thanked the UAE for their support and effort after a serial rapist from the UK was arrested in the emirates and extradited to Britain and jailed. The British Ambassador in a statement on Tuesday thanked the UAE for their …
( read original story …)
Police: 43 suspects collected Dh1.3b in car sale fraud
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police have arrested a 43-member gang that … The officials reassured that there would be no legal action against complainants. Al Sharifi told Gulf News that investors joined this scheme due to ignorance and greed.
( read original story …)
Abu Dhabi's Mubadala sells part stake in AMD for $613 mln
ABU DHABI, March 5 Abu Dhabi investment fund Mubadala Development Co sold nearly a third of its stake in Advanced Micro Devices, booking a tiny gain on its investments in the micro chip maker. Mubadala sold 45 million shares in AMD for around $613 million …
( read original story …)
Abu Dhabi set to close $872m financing for solar plant
Abu Dhabi’s government-owned power utility aims to close a financing package for a $872 million solar power plant, which will be the world’s largest, in April 2017, a senior official has said. Earlier this month, Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity …
( read original story …)
Resolution sets community service regulations in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: A new resolution issued in Abu Dhabi on Sunday sets rules and guidelines for the type of work that people ordered to do community service have to undertake. Community service will include memorising and teaching the Quran, juvenile care …
( read original story …)