Sharjah: A 10-minute fireworks display at Al Majaz Waterfront in Sharjah will ring in the New Year. Leading up to the pyrotechnics, a countdown will be synchronised to varied shows by the Sharjah Fountain. The fireworks will be launched from 16 spots for …
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Attack fears prompted UAE-Tunisia female passenger row
A row between Tunisia and the United Arab Emirates was triggered by fears of terrorist attacks, Tunisia says. Since Friday, Tunisian women have reported being banned from Emirates flights to the UAE. In response, Tunisia suspended Emirates airlines flights …
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Beware of more fog tonight in UAE
Dubai: The monster fog is moving into special appearances as … Abed Damaj, duty forecaster at the NCM, told Gulf News: “The temperatures are expected to remain steady through the week. By Wednesday it might go down by just 1C or so, but no major …
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Free parking in Abu Dhabi on New Year
Abu Dhabi: Public parking will be free for motorists in Abu Dhabi on the occasion of New Year, the Integrated Transport Centre at the Department of Transport – Abu Dhabi announced in a statement sent on Monday. The statement clarified that parking will …
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UAE ministry bans import of domestic, wild live birds from Saudi Arabia
Dubai: The Ministry of Climate Change and Environment on Sunday banned the import of all kinds of domestic and wild live birds, ornamental birds, chicks, hatching eggs and non-heat-treated waste from Saudi Arabia. The ban is based on notification from the …
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Heavy fog, bad visibility on UAE roads again
and the Al Ain – Abu Dhabi Road. Speaking to Gulf News, an NCM spokesperson urged residents to follow traffic rules and any instructions by police. “The fog will continue tonight until tomorrow evening and then will return on Wednesday morning. On Friday …
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Tunisia bans UAE Emirates airline from landing in Tunis
Local media reported that Tunisian women had been blocked from boarding Emirates flights to Dubai over several days. According to AFP news agency, some Tunisian women said their journeys to the UAE had been delayed and some that their visas had to undergo …
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Rahul’s visit to UAE postponed
Prime News, Nation, (Abu Dhabi), December 25:-The scheduled visit of Congress President Rahul Gandhi, to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on January 9, has been postponed to a later date. According to Gulf News, the postponement of Rahul’s trip was …
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Dubai Safari proving magnet for migratory birds
breeding on islands in Abu Dhabi. The migratory birds come from northern Iran and parts of Central Asia, state news agency WAM reported. The safari conservation team, headed by Dr Reza Khan, principal wildlife specialist at Dubai Safari, is responsible for …
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UAE congratulated on FIFA World Cup successful hosting
Al Jazira Football Club represented the UAE and the title was won by Real Madrid, according to UAE News Agency (WAM). In his letter, Infantino congratulated Major-General Mohammed Khalfan Al Rumaithi, Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police and Deputy …
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UAE Press: Tackle health needs of Rohingya kids
A UAE newspaper has said that a quarter of Rohingya children under the age of five who fled to Bangladesh from Myanmar suffer from potentially life-threatening levels of malnutrition, according to UN officials, and this is hugely distressing news.
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UAE bans poultry imports from Saudi Arabia following bird flu outbreak
the UAE state news agency WAM reported. The precautious measures include a ban on the import of all kinds of domestic and wild live birds, ornamental birds, chicks, hatching eggs and non-heat-treated wastes from Saudi Arabia, said the report. A ban on the …
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UAE aims to improve global competitiveness with 5G
Dubai: The launch of 5G early next year is in line with the UAE’s strategy on the fourth industrial revolution, and the implementation of artificial intelligence and smart cities, according to the UAE’s Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA …
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UAE: Residential Rental Property as a Major Step into your Future
Today UAE is known for its rapid development, blossoming economy and keeps being a famous destination for luxury tourism. The country attracts people from all over the globe for different purposes: personal, recreational and business – particularly in …
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Dubai implements airspace restructuring project
Dubai: The Dubai Air Navigation Services (dans) said on Sunday it has implemented new air traffic management procedures that aim to enhance the emirate’s airspace capacity to meet strong demand in the coming years. In a statement, dans, the air …
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Dubai Startup Hub kicks off Youth Business series
Dubai: Dubai Startup Hub, an initiative of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, recently kicked off its Youth Business Voice series with a workshop titled, “Understanding Legal Aspects of Starting a Business.” The event, hosted in cooperation …
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Dubai’s diving enthusiasts to form largest volunteer team
… by Shaikh Hamdan who had chosen to clean up the Dubai Marina during the launch of the Day for Dubai initiative, a senior official told Gulf News. Mohammed Mubarak Al Mutaiwei, assistant director general for Communication and Community Sector, said …
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