Qatar denied making the critical comments, saying its news agency had been hacked, but Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates allowed their state-backed media to continue running the story, angering Doha. “The Gulf Cooperation Council countries are …
( read original story …)
Here’s What You Can Buy With $1 Million in Dubai
Despite slight yield compression witnessed over the last 6 to 12 months, Dubai’s prime residential market continues to be positioned attractively as a real estate investment on the global scene. While comparing 10 of the world’s most sought-after …
( read original story …)
6 accidents in Abu Dhabi on first day of Ramadan
Abu Dhabi: Twelve people sustained injuries in six accidents in Abu Dhabi on the first day of Ramadan, the Abu Dhabi police announced in a statement on Sunday. In total, around 1,394 traffic violations were recorded in the emirate on the first day of …
( read original story …)
Dubai Font extends imprint across the city
Dubai: Giant letters highlighting the ‘Dubai Font’ initiative have been put up across the city with the objective of encouraging reading, writing and self-expression. This unique initiative serves as a reminder of the core values that characterisee the …
( read original story …)
Abu Dhabi’s Bloom Properties awards main contract for Soho Square
Bloom Properties, the real estate arm of Abu Dhabi-based Bloom Holding, announced on Sunday it has awarded the main construction contract for its Soho Square development on Saadiyat in Abu Dhabi to Emirates Link Maltauro. The developer said in a statement …
( read original story …)
Barakah nuclear plant gets critical components
Dubai: The firm in charge of the UAE’s first nuclear power plant has taken delivery of vital parts that will power the reactor. On Saturday, the federal-owned Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (Enec) announced that it had received fuel assemblies …
( read original story …)
80-year-old Indian grandma in UAE knits her way into world records
When she heard about the participation of Indian women in the UAE, Sitabai did not think twice. “I used to crochet when I was young. So I wanted to participate in this great initiative,” she told Gulf News. “Age should not restrict you from doing …
( read original story …)
Pay Dubai traffic fines at these metro, petrol stations
Dubai: Looking for a quick and easy way to pay your traffic fines? With this new initiative launched by Dubai Police, you can now pay them at the convenient store. On Sunday, Dubai Police announced that it installed the Wall Street Exchange fine collection …
( read original story …)
Aldar Properties : hired to build new $272m Abu Dhabi media free zone
twofour54, Abu Dhabi`s media and entertainment free zone, has appointed Aldar Properties to be the developer of its new, permanent home which will be situated on Yas Island. The first phase of the new free zone is valued at about AED1 billion ($272 million …
( read original story …)
World of Emirati proverbs explored
Abu Dhabi: A professor at New York University Abu Dhabi (NYUAD) has compiled over 500 Emirati proverbs, detailing their history and meaning, and giving readers a fascinating insight into Emirati culture. Nasser Isleem, a Palestinian American who serves as …
( read original story …)
More skilled Bangladeshis looking towards UAE
“The skill composition of the Bangladeshi expatriate population in the UAE is, therefore, set to transform, especially as we look towards an expected easing of work visa restrictions on Bangladeshis,” he added. The diplomat was speaking to Gulf News …
( read original story …)
Canada rolling out welcome mat to visitors, skilled workers, students
“The UAE is a very important country for Canada and I am here to reinforce that message,” Hussen told Gulf News in an interview. “In that capacity, I am here to encourage more tourism from the UAE, more international students from the UAE and more …
( read original story …)
Dubai Police to distribute 30,000 iftar meals among workers
Dubai: Dubai Police have received a donation from an Emirati family to support police’s initiative to provide 30,000 iftar meals for workers in Ramadan, police said on Friday. The family of the late Obaid Al Helou donated Dh360,000 to Dubai Police to …
( read original story …)
Dos and dont’s of Japanese dining rituals
Abu Dhabi: In Japan, dining etiquette has a very defined place in society, said Midori Sato, 44, yoga instructor living in Abu Dhabi. “It’s best that guests do not turn up very late, as it’s considered rude. They’re expected to take their shoes off …
( read original story …)
Breaking Travel News interview: Saif Saeed Ghobash, director general, Abu Dhabi Tourism
With a booming cruise sector and visitor numbers increasing from a variety of source markets, the future is bright for tourism in United Arab Emirates-capital Abu Dhabi. Here Breaking Travel News chats with Saif Saeed Ghobash, director general of the Abu …
( read original story …)
UAE condemns terror attack on Christians in Egypt
Abu Dhabi: The UAE has strongly condemned the terrorist attack on a bus that was carrying Coptic Christians to a monastery in Minya Governorate in Egypt, which resulted in deaths and injuries to a large number of people. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and …
( read original story …)
Dh500m projects to make Dubai’s air quality the best
Dubai: Dubai Municipality has launched the Air Quality Strategy for the emirate of Dubai for 2017-2021, for which it has developed several plans and initiatives to implement over the next five years at a cost of more than Dh500 million. The strategy, the …
( read original story …)