In Dubai today, cardiologists, researchers, policymakers and health leaders came together at the launch of the World Heart Federation’s World Congress of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Health 2018. (Lo…
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Dubai’s Ruler Snubs Kuwait Request to Release Frozen Funds: Letter
DUBAI (Reuters) – Dubai’s ruler has resisted efforts by Kuwait to release nearly $500 million in frozen funds at the heart of a money laundering probe straining relations between the two Gulf …
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Dubai unveils latest transport solution: Sky Pods
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has showcased a new transport concept with the aim of improving the efficiency of travel in the city. The Dubai Sky Pods are aimed to bring autonomous …
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Dubai Holding appoints new CEO for Arab Media Group
Mr Sharaf “has the right combination of industry experience and business acumen to successfully lead Arab Media Group into the next phase of its growth,” said Abdullah Al Habbai, chairman of Dubai Hol…
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Matthew Hedges: Academic ‘psychologically tortured’ in UAE jail
The British academic jailed for spying in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has told how he endured “psychological torture”. Matthew Hedges, 31, said he was forced by the Emirati authorities to stand “al…
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UAE seeks more women in judiciary, diplomacy, business
The UAE Cabinet on Tuesday approved a series of policies to increase the representation in the judiciary, diplomatic and business sectors. The plans, approved in a special session held at the …
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‘I’ve been mistreated all my life’: Spy reveals messages sent from Dubai’s ‘runaway Princess’ as she spent seven years planning her escape, only to be snatched back by UAE …
Jaubert told new BBC documentary Escape From Dubai – which was previewed by The Guardian – that … Latifa had sent her story to multiple news outlets and organisations while on board the yacht, but d…
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Who is Princess Latifa, how did she escape Dubai and who’s her father?
The ruler of Dubai’s daughter has not been seen since she tried to escape the country Her daring bid for freedom is the subject of a BBC documentary Escape from Dubai: The Mystery of a Missing Princes…
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UAE leads Arab world in economic freedom
The UAE came in first place in freedom to trade, up from second, with an improved score of 8.3 compared to 8.1 last year. For regulation of business, labour and credit, the UAE scored 7.6, but rose fr…
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A Dubai princess has vanished since reportedly trying and failing to escape from her tyrannical father
The princess daughter of Dubai ‘s ruler reportedly spent seven years planning to flee from her life of luxury in the United Arab Emirates, but got caught at sea and vanished. Sheikha Latifa bint Moham…
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Indians biggest foreign investors in Dubai realty: Report
He said Indians have been living in Dubai for decades and contributed immensely to the business and economic growth of that country, with great optimism for the future. Moreover, for Indian investors, …
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Entrepreneurs to drive UAE’s future economic growth
Dubai is a renowned financial and business hub, but its rise to global prominence is in many ways rooted in the entrepreneurial spirit of pioneering businessmen and traders who took the leap into …
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India, UAE seek partnership in new areas as Swaraj attends joint meeting
India and the UAE on Tuesday sought to forge partnership in new areas as External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj co-chaired the UAE-India Joint Commission Meeting with her counterpart Sheikh Abdullah …
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Dubai Expo 2020 site to be completed ‘well before’ start of event
Dubai is set to complete construction of the Expo 2020 site “well before” the start of the mega event, officials have told the emirate’s ruler. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, who is …
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Dubai home buyers to be offered more tools to seal best deals
House buyers in Dubai will soon have more detailed data at their fingertips to help them make the best decision on location and type of property. UAE-based Property Finder has announced a new product …
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Dubai property prices sink 7.4 percent as UAE jobs growth slows
DUBAI (Reuters) – Prices for Dubai’s residential real estate sank 7.4 percent in the third quarter of 2018 from a year earlier, with the drop accelerating from a 5.8 percent fall in the second quarter …
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NCM issues fog warnings across UAE
The UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has issued a fog warning for road users across the UAE. The announcement comes as many residents return to work following a long weekend to …
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