Dubai: Dubai Police picked up a British daredevil James Kingston … Brigadier Salim Khaifa Al Rumaithi, director of Criminal Investigation Department (CID), told Gulf News on Sunday that the daredevil was summoned because he violated the law.
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To feed UAE, India plans special farms, infrastructure for export
After the recent visit of the Abu Dhabi crown prince, the two countries are trying to fulfill the leadership’s intent to show results as articulated in the joint statements signed in August 2015 when the PM went to Abu Dhabi and the second in January 2017.
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Dubai police question James Kingston, British daredevil who climbs skyscrapers and construction cranes
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A British daredevil known for his vertigo-inspiring online videos chronicling his climbs up buildings and construction cranes was interrogated by Dubai police over his recent ascents in the sheikhdom, authorities said Sunday …
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New online property will developed for non-Muslims
Dubai: A new property will has been developed online specifically for non-Muslim property owners in Dubai and Ras Al Khaimah. They can now draw up their will and register it in Dubai for a quick and hassle-free succession. Despite the continuous year-on …
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Andy Murray wins his first title of the year in Dubai
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Andy Murray captured his first title of the year and became the first British man to win the Dubai Tennis Championships in its 25-year history when he defeated Fernando Verdasco 6-3, 6-2 on Saturday. This was Murray’s seventh …
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Dubai’s largest park coming up in DubaiLand
Dubai is building the city’s largest public park, as big as London’s Hyde Park, in DubaiLand, it was announced on Saturday. Dubai Holding and Dubai Municipality signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop the park that stretches across …
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See what Dubai’s largest park will look like
Under the directives of His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Dubai Holding, the global investment holding company, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Dubai …
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Abu Dhabi Municipality cracks down on banned henna
Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi City Municipality inspected 167 beauty salons to ensure that harmful substances or ingredients, including banned black and Chinese henna, were not being used in henna designs. Ten specialised female inspectors carried out the five-day …
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Aldar Properties : Bauer tackles Abu Dhabi job
The German foundation specialist is busy with ground improvement works on a prestigious villa community that Aldar Properties is developing. Upon completion, the project will house a high-end residential villa community with retail buildings, schools, a …
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Lamcy Plaza fire contained without injuries
Nobody was hurt. Dubai Police rescue teams were present at the scene to provide support to Civil Defence teams,” Major-General Al Merri told Gulf News. “The building has flammable materials and clothes shops, which helped spread the fire. The reason …
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Massive fire at Lamcy Plaza in Dubai brought under control
General Rashid Al Matroushi, Director of Dubai Civil Defense, told Gulf News: “It was a big fire and It started on the top of the mall, six fire stations were called to the scene. Part of the mall was burned and we don’t know about the losses until now.”
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Dubai Horse Racing: Group 1 Jebel Hatta and the 1800m Dubai Turf
The turf feature on the US$1.8 million Super Saturday card at Meydan Racecourse is the Group 1 Jebel Hatta sponsored by Emirates Airline, and is the official prep race for the 1800m Dubai Turf on Dubai World Cup Day. Decorated Knight, representing England …
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Will Dubai get the first Michelin Guide in the Middle East?
(CNN) – Could Dubai be the first place in the Middle East to get a Michelin guide? That’s the rumor going around — and it was started by none other than Michael Ellis, international director of the Michelin Guide. At the last Global Restaurant Investment …
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Murray to play Verdasco in Dubai final
REUTERS: World number one Andy Murray overpowered Lucas Pouille 7-5 6-1 on Friday to reach the Dubai Championships final in which he will play Fernando Verdasco. Briton Murray lost his serve twice to Pouille in the opening set but the top seed broke the …
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Verdasco reaches first final of year in Dubai
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – In a match between unseeded players, Fernando Verdasco defeated Robin Haase 7-6 (5), 5-7, 6-1 to reach the Dubai Tennis Championships final on Friday. Verdasco upset sixth-seeded Roberto Bautista Agut in the first round and …
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Dubai Horse Racing: Super Saturday
The world’s richest day of racing, the Dubai World Cup is just three weeks away and Meydan Racecourse is all set to stage the official dress rehearsal – Super Saturday with a seven race card. The official feature race on the night is the Group 1 Al …
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UAE committed to supporting innovation — Mohammad
Dubai: The UAE is committed to supporting innovation as it is the key to the future, said His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Innovation will enable the UAE to not only …
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