was arrested by Dubai Police in less than 18 hours of the crime, Gulf News has learnt. The suspect, also Lebanese, is currently being interrogated by the Public Prosecution. The suspect, said to be he…
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Blockchain ‘to transform Dubai real estate market’
Blockchain technology can transform Dubai’s real estate market and the wider economy by bringing in a new level of transparency to attract global players, said international investment and advisory sp…
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UAE and India sign agreement on Artificial Intelligence
Dubai: The UAE and India on Saturday signed an agreement to spur discussion and explore options for both countries to grow their artificial intelligence economies. The UAE Minister for Artificial Inte…
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278m commuters used Dubai’s public transport in first half
Dubai: Public transport means in Dubai served nearly 278 million riders in the first half of this year, up by two million compared to the same period last year, an official said on Saturday. Mattar Al …
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278 million users of Dubai public transport
Dubai: Public transport means in Dubai have lifted 277.91 million riders in the first half of this year, a senior official reported on Saturday. Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and Chairman of the B…
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Placing women front and centre of UAE’s corporate management
Gender equity and equal pay for men and women in the workforce is not a fairness issue. It’s a smart business strategy that is essential for UAE companies to compete globally for scarce and in-demand …
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REAL SCOOP: Alleged B.C. hitmen murdered within weeks of Dubai slaying
There were brief news stories in the Canadian media at the time about two unidentified suspects in the Dubai murders. The RCMP refused to comment then and has said nothing since. But a Postmedia inves…
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Average Abu Dhabi property prices slip nearly 2% in Q2
Average Abu Dhabi property prices in the second quarter of 2018 have slipped by more than 7 percent annually, according to a new report. The second quarter 2018 Abu Dhabi real estate review issued by …
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Building starting blocks for UAE’s high-tech manufacturing
The result is extreme uncertainty. The UAE can prepare now for a disruptive economic landscape by educating Emirati students in new skills required for automated manufacturing, perhaps more than in an…
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Sharjah Police warn public of investment scams
Sharjah: Sharjah Police have urged all community members to exercise caution if they come across investment schemes which offer returns far above the normal. It could be a fraud. Scammers are offering …
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Rent decline in Abu Dhabi seen to continue in 2018
“The Abu Dhabi residential market is continuing to face tough market conditions due to increased supply. The sales market is faltering as potential investors wait it out for the right property, at the …
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From cricketer to Pakistan leader: Imran Khan’s journey to glory through Sharjah
File Picture: Then Pakistani Cricketer Imran Khan bowling during the Rothmans Challenge Cricket tournament at the Sharjah stadium. Javed Nawab/Gulf News archives In his first One-day International at …
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UAE leaders mourn Nabati poet Ousha Al Suwaidi
Today the UAE woke up to the sad news of the passing on of the acclaimed poet Ousha bint Khalifa Al Suwaidi considered by some to be amongst the greatest Nabati poets of the 20th century. Ousha was bo…
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UAE leaders pay tributes to Emirati poet Ousha Bint Khalifa Al Suwaidi
Today the UAE woke up to the sad news of the passing on of the acclaimed poet Ousha bint Khalifa Al Suwaidi considered by some to be amongst the greatest Nabati poets of the 20th century. Ousha was bo…
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Yemen’s rebels attack Abu Dhabi airport using a drone
Abu Dhabi airport tweeted earlier in the day there had been an incident involving a supply vehicle that had not affected operations. It was unclear if it was related to the reported drone strike. An i…
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UAE Amnesty 2018: Foreign missions fear rush for passports
Dubai: Visa overstayers wishing to regularise their residency status during the amnesty starting on August 1 are urged to submit their applications at the earliest to avoid delays if they do not have …
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Abu Dhabi buffer speed limit removal explained
Abu Dhabi: Drivers in the emirate of Abu Dhabi who have been accustomed to having a 20km/h grace speed allowance will no longer have that luxury from August 12 after the Abu Dhabi Police announced its …
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