Referred to by his lawyers as ‘the client’ to preserve his anonymity, it has been revealed that Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed al-Nahyan owns some of the UK capital’s most prestigious addresses …
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Sharjah research team patents breast cancer treatment
The UAE could soon show the way on the treatment of breast cancer. Researchers at the American University of Sharjah (AUS) have recently had their patent accepted for a chemotherapy platform that uses …
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Incentives galore in UAE property market as rents fall
Increased mobility during the quarter has brought about a considerable increase in the level of new leasing enquiries in Dubai.
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Risk of Covid-19 virus spread through frozen food packets is very low in UAE
Allaying such concerns, the Dubai Municipality official said … Dr Srinivas Patnaikuni, specialist gastroenterologist with Prime Medical Centre Burjuman Branch, said: “People should follow proper …
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Only in Dubai: Municipality’s Makani map to provide address for each flat and shop
Imagine drones delivering your online orders at your flat in a Dubai building. The emirate is one step closer to that ambitious vision with the Dubai Municipality coming up with a project to give …
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UFC on ESPN+ 38 rookie report: Grading the newcomers in Abu Dhabi
Fighters from around the globe dream of the day they’ll step into the UFC octagon for the first time. For three athletes, Saturday’s UFC on ESPN+ 38 event marked that special moment in their careers.
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Department of Culture and Tourism grants frontline heroes free access to two major cultural sites in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI, 18th October, 2020 (WAM) — With Abu Dhabi’s internationally-renowned cultural sites now reopened to the public, the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, DCT Abu Dhabi, is …
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Two Dubai cafes shut down, five others fined for non-compliance with preventive measures
The Dubai Municipality on Sunday shut down two cafes in the emirate, and fined 5 other establishments for not adhering to the precautionary measures against COVID-19, noting that 98 per cent of the …
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Dubai rents are falling, time to relocate
Residential, office and retail sectors across the UAE’s property market will continue to be tenant-friendly … head of Research, JLL Mena. Dubai’s office market saw its first new stock additions of …
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Dubai prime residential secondary market sales volume doubles
Dubai’s prime residential property market is witnessing strong transaction volumes, especially the secondary market which doubled quarter-on-quarter. According to an analysis by Luxhabitat Sotheby’s …
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Video: Ruler of Sharjah inaugurates heritage area in Khorfakkan
SHARJAH: His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated the heritage area in Khorfakkan on Sunday morning. The Khorfakkan Heritage …
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Questions after Hay Abu Dhabi festival went ahead depite sex claims
Questions have been raised about why the Hay literary festival kept its director in post after it emerged that he shared a platform with an Emirati sheikh who had allegedly just sexually assaulted a …
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Israel, UAE to sign agreement for 28 weekly flights, ministry says
Israel and the United Arab Emirates will a sign a deal on Tuesday to allow 28 weekly commercial flights between Israel’s Ben Gurion airport, Dubai and Abu Dhabi, Israel’s Transportation Ministry said …
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Frontline heroes can visit Louvre Abu Dhabi Qasr Al Hosn free of charge
From Wednesday onwards, frontline heroes The Department of Culture and Tourism — Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) said it is collaborating with the Frontline Heroes Office to demonstrate gratitude for the …
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Hay Festival severs UAE ties after sex assault claim by employee
The Hay literary festival has accused a senior Gulf royal of an “appalling violation” after he allegedly sexually assaulted one of their employees. Caroline Michel, Hay chair, said they would not work …
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Man arrested for insulting Dubai Police on video
A young man has been arrested in Dubai for posting a video of himself insulting, threatening and using foul language against Dubai Police. According to Article 20 of the UAE Cybercrime Law, any person …
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Gold hidden in perfume bottles: Smugglers caught at Sharjah airport
Two Asian men caught smuggling 1.6kg gold worth Dh312,000 inside perfume bottles Sharjah: Two Asian men were arrested at Sharjah International Airport for attempting to smuggle 1.6kg gold worth Dh312, …
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