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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UAE Armed Forces is bulwark of nation: Mohammad
ABU DHABI: The UAE Armed Forces are the bulwark of the nation and with their strong determination and equipment, they are always ready to defend the UAE and protect its interests, tweeted His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of …
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UAE vice-president receives Philippines foreign minister
According to the UAE News Agency (WAM), Shaikh Mohammed and Yasay reviewed relations between the UAE and the Philippines and ways to enhance them in various fields. Shaikh Mohammed was also briefed about the outcomes of the meeting between Dr. Anwar bin …
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UAE president makes ‘private’ visit abroad
UAE President Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahyan left his country on Wednesday for a “private” visit abroad, the UAE’s official news agency has reported. It is the third trip of its kind since 2014, when it was announced that al-Nahyan had suffered a stroke.
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UAE vs Ireland, 2nd ODI, Preview: Rohan Mustafa and co. look to level series
The second and final ODI between UAE and Ireland is scheduled to take place at Dubai’s ICC Global Cricket Academy Ground, on Saturday. Ireland won the series opener by 85 runs, taking an all-important lead in the two-match series. They scored 270 runs at …
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Dubai installs new cameras to trap queue jumpers
Motorists who cut lanes in front of other drivers will be spotted by Dubai Police’s new, locally made, traffic cameras. According to the official Facebook page pf Dubai Police, Major-General Mohammad Saif Al Zafein, Assistant to the Dubai Police Chief for …
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Dubai's Sheikh Hamdan launches his own app
is probably one of the most loved and followed personalities from the UAE royal family. If you have been following him on Instagram or Facebook page, there is good news for you. You can now get all the feeds in one place – his new app ‘Hamdan’. Available …
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Video: UAE-trained militias join Yemen battlefield
… of militants trained by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) is now ready to join other Saudi-backed mercenaries fighting on the ground against Yemeni armed forces. The official Emirates News Agency published video footage of a ceremony, marking the end of …
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New Dubai Police chief vows to create a happy society
Dubai: Major-General Abdullah Khalifa Al Merri spent a busy first day as the new Dubai Police Commander-in-Chief on Thursday as he conducted field visits and also met Lt-General Dahi Khalfan Tamim, Deputy Chairman of Police and Public Security in Dubai …
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