Israel ties, US defiance, India parliament, Lebanon government, issues in Europe, here are the top news in pictures today Dubai: Life was a breeze for American teen Umair M Harleston until a couple of …
( read original story …)
Bahrain to allow Israel flights to UAE over its airspace
Bahrain will allow “all flights coming to and departing from the United Arab Emirates” to cross through the island kingdom’s airspace — a statement …
( read original story …)
Sharjah cracks down on 350 illegal markets selling fakes, expired food
Thabit Al Taraifi, director-general of Sharjah Municipality, said that the civic body formed 40 teams of inspectors to carry out inspections targeting the mushrooming of illegal markets across the …
( read original story …)
Ashurst Advises Abu Dhabi National Oil Company on $5.5 Billion Real Estate Deal
Abu Dhabi. The deal involved the purchase by an investment partnership involving New York-based Apollo Global Management and a group of other institutional investors of a 49% stak …
( read original story …)
Why US wants Saudis to follow UAE’s path to nuclear energy
As the rules-heavy U.S. competes with China for the direction of the Saudi nuclear program, it can point to the UAE’s by-the-book civilian reactor.
( read original story …)
Dubai opens its doors to retired expats
It is more associated with beaches, bling and footballers than grey hair, but Dubai has begun a campaign to encourage expatriates to retire to the emirate, granting “pensioner visas” for the first …
( read original story …)
Rival Palestinian Factions Hold Rare Joint Meeting Over Israel-UAE Deal
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas held a rare meeting with rival factions on Thursday as they sought to present a united front over Israel and the United Arab Emirates’ deal to normalise ties. The …
( read original story …)
Loewe Expands Presence at Dubai Mall With New Store
Loewe is expanding its presence at the Dubai Mall. The Spanish luxury brand on Thursday opened a second larger store in the space next to its existing shop. The 2,325-square-foot boutique will house …
( read original story …)
US-Israeli Delegation Lands In Abu Dhabi On Historic Flight
Israeli delegation led by White House advisor Jared Kushner arrived Monday in Abu Dhabi, on the historic first commercial flight from Tel Aviv to mark the normalisation of ties between the Jewish …
( read original story …)
My Word: Between Amazon’s Halo, Abu Dhabi and the Tour de France
But Amazon’s Halo has literally turned those into child’s play – and a thing of the distant past. I confess that I’m so technophobic that having a bracelet tell me how I feel seems both redundant and …
( read original story …)
Dubai looks to gather business events momentum
Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing has issued official guidelines on how business events can take place safely as the city prepares to | eTurboNews | Trends | Travel News | Business …
( read original story …)
After historic Israel-UAE flight, other Muslim-majority countries considering to follow suit
Earlier this week, an Israeli plane imprinted with the word “peace” on the outside of its cockpit flew from Tel Aviv to Abu Dhabi, symbolically sealing a landmark diplomatic deal between the Jewish …
( read original story …)
Abu Dhabi residents warned against building houses on farms without permits
Constructing a house or any other structure without a permit is punishable by a fine of Dh5,000 to Dh50,000 or imprisonment.
( read original story …)
Abu Dhabi restaurant gas leak blast death toll climbs to 3
A Sri Lankan expat has lost his life following a gas explosion at an Abu Dhabi restaurant on Monday, the Sri Lankan Embassy confirmed on Thursday.Earlier, the Philippine Embassy had confirmed the …
( read original story …)
Israel’s El Al Announces Cargo Flight To Dubai
Israel’s national carrier El Al on Thursday announced a first cargo flight to Dubai, days after its groundbreaking commercial passenger trip to the United Arab Emirates. Following on the heels of a …
( read original story …)
I’m not part of ‘7th Sense’ anymore: Amisha Patel clears the air on her Dubai-based web series
Ameesha Patel who landed in Dubai for the shooting last week, we have reliably learnt, has decided to opt-out of the web series. When contacted by City Times, the Kaho Naa… Pyaar Hai star, who made …
( read original story …)
Big Ticket Abu Dhabi: Dh10 million winner thought it was a prank call
An Indian national won Dh10 million in the Big Ticket Abu Dhabi raffle draw No. 219 held on Thursday. Gurpreet Singh, who is based in Dubai, thought it to be a prank call when the organisers called …
( read original story …)