While Rosberg was able to finish second and claim the title in Abu Dhabi, Hamilton ignored several team orders to quicken the pace from the front as he tried to back the German into the chasing pack. Wolff then insisted he would not tolerate the “anarchy …
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UAE condemns terrorist bombing in Egypt
Abu Dhabi: The UAE strongly condemned the terrorist blast that targeted a security patrol on Friday in the Egyptian Governorate of Giza, killing six policemen and wounding three others. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Co …
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New Dubai lab to boost fire safety in UAE buildings
“It will be the first government facility in the UAE to test and certify building materials and products for fire safety,” Elian told Gulf News. He said the authorities have so far been depending on some overseas laboratories and two private labs in Dubai.
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Dubai Studio City Chief Jamal Al-Sharif Talks New Strategy to Stimulate Local Production
It’s going to happen fast. YouTube moving into Dubai Studio City is big news. This project has been in our portfolio for the past year and a half. Bringing in YouTube, plus some other regional platforms that we will be announcing soon, is going to give …
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Dubai prince Instagrams stunning video of world's tallest building
The Crown Prince of Dubai shared images of skyscrapers looming over a sea of fog Instagram/faz3 The Crown Prince of Dubai has posted stunning footage of the world’s tallest building looming out of a sea of fog. Hamdan bin Mohammed al-Maktoum shared …
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Crown Prince meets UAE Foreign Minister, Singaporean Defence Minster
His Royal Highness welcomed the UAE and Singapore’s participation in the 12th Manama Dialogue, and highlighted that the event provides an important opportunity for leaders to gather and discuss various regional political and security issues. The Crown …
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The cloud city: Crown Prince of Dubai shares jaw-dropping footage of skyscrapers rising through a blanket of mist
The video also reveal Dubai’s extravagance and wealth, and how it has evolved into a megacity after being a desert backwater until its transformation into a tourist hotspot and billionaire’s playground began in the mid-1980s. A blanket of mist obscures …
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Caddie dies after collapsing during Dubai Ladies Masters
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A caddie was pronounced dead after collapsing during the Dubai Ladies Masters on Wednesday, forcing the suspension of the first round and shortening the tournament to 54 holes. The Ladies European Tour said play was …
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UAE envoy discusses parliamentary and economic cooperation with Cameroonian officials
YAOUNDE, 9th December, 2016 (WAM)–Mahmoud Mohammed Al Mahmoud, UAE Ambassador to the Federal Republic of Nigeria, has discussed with two Cameroonian officials parliamentary and economic cooperation between the two countries. Ambassador Al Mahmoud met …
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Discount markets still a draw for Abu Dhabi residents
Abu Dhabi: The capital may be teeming with shiny new stores sporting the latest electronics, fashion and homeware collections, but throughout the year, it is the everyday discount markets that see the greatest consumer footfall. Most of these outlets …
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Prayers on Friday for Emirati killed in Ohio
Abu Dhabi: The family of an Emirati student who was shot dead by … Nasser Al Ameri, the father of the student, told Gulf News he and his family were shocked at the news of the shooting and killing of Saif, who was his eldest son, in such an “horrific …
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Dubai International Film Festival 2016 gets star-studded opening
Gibson called him the “Steven Spielberg of Dubai” online “It’s totally nuts,” Mustafa said, of Gibson’s praise. “As long as I’m making films, I am happy.” Watch: Actress Donia Eden talks to Gulf News live from #DIFF16. The pair shared a warm hug on the …
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Dubai charity rolls out Dh9.1m learning programme in Nepal
Dubai: A Dubai charity has launched a Dh9.1 million programme to help 25,000 schoolchildren in Nepal, a country still left reeling from last year’s devastating earthquake. The three-year programme, announced by Dubai Cares on Wednesday, aims to rebuild …
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UAE investigators probe Ohio student killed by police
Abu Dhabi police are travelling to the US state of Ohio to “participate … Saif Nasser Mubarak Alameri’s name was trending on Twitter in his home country after news of his death. The Case Western University Daily reports that he had planned to return …
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Dubai under sea of clouds captured in spectacular photos by prince
The Crown Prince of Dubai has shared spectacular footage of the world’s tallest building, the Burj Khalifa, poking out from a sea of fog. Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, more popularly known as Fazza, shared clips captured on his iPhone of Dubai covered …
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UAE Calls Ohio Police Killing of Emirati 'Painful Incident'
The shooting death on Sunday of Saif Nasser Mubarak Alameri made front page news Wednesday in the UAE, a federation of seven sheikdoms on the Arabian Peninsula. Online, stunned Emiratis shared a smiling black-and-white photo of the 26-year-old university …
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Caddie dies at Dubai Ladies Masters after collapsing with heart issue
A caddie has died at the Dubai Ladies Masters after collapsing on the course with a heart problem. Play was suspended for the day when Anne-Lise Caudal’s caddie, identified as Max Zechmann, fell ill on the 13th fairway. The players are said to be ‘shocked …
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