During the last few years the defence and security cooperation between India and some Gulf countries have acquired a strategic salience,” experts opine.
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WHO, UAE deliver aid to refugees fleeing Ethiopia to Sudan
The World Health Organization delivered aid on Thursday to refugees fleeing Ethiopia to Sudan, state news agency WAM reported. The UAE’s Emirates Sky Cargo chartered two aircrafts, “activating a …
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Survival of the fittest as Dubai’s Bare DXB seeks Covid rebound
Bare DXB, a boutique fitness space which provides a single specialised workout routine that takes place in a darkened room and claims to burn 1,000 calories in 50 minutes, targets those who want a …
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3 out of 9 luxury cars stolen from Emirates Hills villa in Dubai while owner was stuck outside UAE amid COVID-19
According to Dubai Police, the owner, who is outside the country, kept nine high-end cars inside his villa at Emirates Hills and asked his friend to check on them from time to tim …
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Ripple CEO ‘Waiting To See’ With Biden Administration Before Leaving US
Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse has walked back his intent to leave the U.S. over uncertain crypto regulations after the election of President-elect Joe Biden.
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UAE visas not suspended for Pakistanis officially: Foreign Ministry
We are in touch with the UAE authorities both in Abu Dhabi and Islamabad in this regard, says the foreign ministry spokesperson …
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UAE to issue tourist entry visas for Israeli passport holders
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation has announced the activation of tourist entry visas through airlines and travel and tourism offices for Israeli passport holders until …
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Dubai community keeps founder’s business alive
Irish Perez is the founder of Instorya, a Dubai-based company that prints and delivers photo books. In 2019, Perez joined a Filipino business owners’ support group, which has helped her stay afloat …
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UAE weather alert: Police urge caution as dense fog engulfs parts of country
The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) has warned of fog causing poor visibility in scattered areas of the UAE between 11pm on Thursday and 10am on Friday. Among the authorities reinforcing the …
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Maina extradited, EFCC alleges suspect bought US, Dubai property
Adelani Adepegba and Ade Adesomoju THE Nigeria Police Force, on Thursday, extradited the former Chairman of the defunct Pension Reform Task Team, Abdulrasheed Maina, from Niamey, Niger Republic.
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Dubai closes gym for violating Covid-19 rules with UAE National Day celebration
Dubai Economy announced on Thursday that it had closed down a gymnasium for holding a UAE National Day celebration in violation of prevailing laws and precautionary measures on account of the …
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Andy Sullivan leads by 3 in Dubai, close to 36-hole record score
Andy Sullivan came within a stroke of tying the European Tour record for the lowest 36-hole score by shooting 6-under 66 in the second round Thursday in Dubai.
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Golf in Dubai: Remote teaching in golf has a viable future, says Peter Cowen
My projection for the winning score, with the Dubai weather not letting us down, has been revised and will be nearer -30 than -20 …
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UAE National Day 2020: Watch — Indian expats salute their ‘second home’
Indian expats in the UAE have come up with various creative ways to pay their tributes to their ‘second home’ on the occasion of its 49th National Day. While community groups are organising modest …
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US Senate to vote next week on $23B UAE arms sale
The Senate will vote next week on legislation to halt the Trump administration’s $23 billion sale of F-35 fighter jets, Reaper drones and munitions to the United Arab Emirates, a lawmaker said …
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Senate vote likely next week on blocking Trump’s massive UAE arms sale
The top Democrat on the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee said he expected lawmakers would vote as soon as next week on resolutions seeking to block Republican President Donald Trump’s $23 …
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Five, Dubai’s Most Vibrant Hotel But Is It A Good Option For Business Travellers?
If the pandemic has caused you to think about the possibility of working abroad, you may well have considered Dubai for its city feel, strong wifi and even stronger weather conditions.
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