“The UAE will not be affected directly by the cyclone,” a forecaster told Gulf News. “We are not seeing any effect of the cyclone here from today until Friday,” the forecaster added. Due to tropical depression in the south east of Arabian …
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Watch: Mohammad surprises iftar volunteers on Dubai road
Speeding and not paying attention to the road is dangerous behaviour,” Major General Al Zafein, Head of the Federal Traffic Council and Assistant to the Dubai Police Chief for Operations Affairs, previously told Gulf News. “People who feel hungry …
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Dubai To Become Global Leader In Solar Energy
On a recent warm evening in the Dubai desert, government ministers and business leaders gathered to mark a major milestone in solar power, one of worldwide significance. A new phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park (aka MBR Solar Park …
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Abu Dhabi women to support family of Kerala nurse who died of Nipah virus
Abu Dhabi: Two UAE-based women have come forward to sponsor the … The women hailing from the south Indian state told Gulf News they were moved after reading the story of Lini who sacrificed her life for her profession. “We are also working in …
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New long-term visa to boost UAE property market ‘in big way’
“I expect an influx of new businesses, new investors coming to UAE. The 100 per cent business ownership and 10 years residency for investors will attract FDI to Dubai’s real estate sector. “We as a group of companies based in Dubai since long, feel …
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UAE approves 100% ownership of companies, new ten-year visa
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Top Trump fundraisers who sought to negotiate $1 billion in business deals with Middle East princes called Jared Kushner a ‘Clown Prince’
Elliot Broidy, a top fundraiser for President Donald Trump, pitched to Trump that UAE and Saudi crown princes could involve themselves in Jared Kushner’s Middle East peace plans. George Nader, Broidy’s business partner, privately mocked Kushner’s plans in …
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UAE Aviation Sector: Leadership in the Skies, Excellence on Land: Report
The UAE has advanced transport and telecommunications networks and leading hotels, making it a link between the East and West and an international hub for tourism, business, transit and re-exporting, enabling its modern aviation sector to succeed in today …
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UAE Minister of Economy: Decision Strengthens UAE’s Position on the Global Investment Map
He added that this strategic step would increase the inflow of foreign direct investments in the UAE, particularly key sectors that help boost trade and increase the number of projects and firms, which in turn will aid the prosperity of the business …
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Dubai Chamber explores Russia, Belarus IT markets
The Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry recently led a study mission to Russia and Belarus which explored business potential within the countries’ IT markets, as well as prospects for new partnerships and joint ventures in several innovation-focused …
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New $100-million hospital to open in Sharjah
Sharjah: The Sharjah Healthcare City (SHCC) Authority on Tuesday announced that Abu Dhabi-based Ahalia Group has been given the permission to set up a $100-million, 120-bed hospital in the emirate. This multi-speciality hospital spread across 50,000 square …
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UAE passport now 23rd most powerful in world
Dubai: The UAE has consolidated its position as one of the world’s most powerful passports, now ranked 23rd globally and offering more ease of travel to its citizens. The latest update to the Henley & Partners Passport Index released on Tuesday showed …
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Ramadan: Abu Dhabi has grown, so have iftar tents
Abu Dhabi: In Ramadan, days are quieter and nights are bustling with activities in Abu Dhabi whereas in the older days, the situation was just the opposite when a small community resided in the capital. Dr Qaiser Anis, 65, who has been residing in Abu …
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UAE Ministry issues stern warning over skipping school
Dubai: The pupils’ attempt to cut classes during exam week has not escaped the eye of authorities. The UAE Ministry of Education has issued a warning to children about missing school, and emphasised that pupils walking around the city during exam week is …
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Longer Visas Could Prop Up Sickly U.A.E. Property Markets
As homebuilders in Dubai and Abu Dhabi think up extravagant incentives to shake the property market out of its long slumber, the government will offer potential buyers something the companies can’t: the right to stick around. A decision to extend visas …
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Abu Dhabi-born World Championship silver medallist Besbes eyeing elusive Olympic medal
Since being a small child growing up in Abu Dhabi to spending my time training all alone in France I have always dreamt about having an Olympic medal around my neck. I feel this dream can come true in Tokyo,” Besbes told Gulf News after easing into the f …
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Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank : ADM Urges Property Developers To Expedite Registration Of Real Estate Development Projects Under Law /3/ For 2015
The Abu Dhabi City Municipality has called upon property developers to expedite the registration of their real estate development projects under the Real Estate Regulatory Law No. 3/2015. A statement to this effect was made during a meeting with escrow …
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