African nations are attending this year’s Dubai Expo 2020 in force, hoping to project an image of a modern and ambitious continent and shed stereotypes of conflict and underdevelopment.
UAE: 3 hurt after tanker catches fire due to an accident in Dubai
Dubai Civil Defence teams have put out a fire after a collision between a tanker carrying inflammable materials and a private vehicle shortly after midnight on Sunday. The authorities said that three …
Dubai Tourism to showcase city’s diverse tourism proposition and innovative initiatives at Arabian Travel Market 2021
Safety continues to be foremost priority as Dubai prepares to welcome tourism professionals and global visitors to an in-person ATM from 16-19 May …
Private jet movements at Dubai South up 336% in Q1 2021
Private jets movements in Dubai South grew 336 per cent in Q1 2021, reaching 4,904 in the first quarter of this year compared to 1,460 in Q1 2020 and 1,676 in Q1 2019. The figures were announced on …
UAE weather: Cloudy and chance of rain in Fujairah, Ras Al Khaimah, and Al Ain, hot and humid day
Dubai: It’s going to be a hot and humid start to the week for UAE residents with cloudy skies and a slight chance of rain in some areas. According to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM), skies …
Saudi Arabia, UAE & Oman condemn Israel over Palestinian clashes at Al-Aqsa
Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Oman have denounced Israeli plans to evict Palestinians from their homes in Jerusalem amid soaring violence in the city. The three countries rejected …
Video: Tanker fire in Dubai after horrific accident
Dubai: At least three people sustained injuries in a Dubai blaze after an accident between a car and a tanker early on Sunday. According to Dubai Civil Defence, the tanker was carrying flammable …
Bahrain, UAE Condemn Israel Over Clashes at Al-Aqsa Mosque
Israel faced international criticism after clashes between police and worshipers at the Al-Aqsa mosque following protests over the potential eviction of Palestinians from a neighborhood in East …
Watch: Tanker fire in Dubai after horrific accident
The tanker carrying flammable material burst into flames on Shaikh Zayed Road Dubai: At least three people sustained injuries a Dubai blaze after a traffic accident between a car and a tanker on early …
Covid-19: More UAE companies, community groups step in to help India
Abu Dhabi-based Indian businessman Yusuff Ali MA has pledged INR 50 million towards the Chief Minister’s Relief Fund in the Covid-hit south Indian state of Kerala.
Dubai Police emergency hotline received 1.1 million calls first quarter of 2021
The Dubai Police emergency hotline (999) received 1,101,051 calls during the first quarter of this year, the authority announced on Saturday. The numbers are slightly less compared to the 1,353,269 …
Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival: Manga artist, NYT bestseller among 27 authors to headline event
Themed ‘For Your Imagination,’ the 11-day festival at Sharjah Expo Centre will see the participation of 27 authors and 172 publishers from …
Al Jazira, Bani Yas wins heat up title race; Sharjah remain third
Al Jazira maintained their grip at the top of the Arabian Gulf League (AGL) table with a 2-0 win over Al Ain in a penultimate round match on Friday.
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‘Jet’-setting trend: Demand in Dubai’s private, business aircraft sector soars in Q1
Activity in the private and business jet sector registered strong growth during the first quarter of 2021 as corporates and high net worth individuals preferred charter flights following the …
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Etihad Rail completes work on Abu Dhabi’s sleepers factory
Etihad Rail, the developer and operator of the UAE’s integrated railway network, has announced the completion of the first of the two sleepers factories at Al Mirfa in the Al Dhafra region of Abu …
UAE on travel ‘red list’ is disappointing for families, says Emirati envoy to UK
The UK’s decision to keep UAE in its travel ‘red list’ for the near future is a big blow to the travel and tourism sector, industry experts said on Saturday Being on the ‘red list’ imposes a mandatory …
Revealed: Top causes of road accidents in UAE
Distracted driving and speeding are among the leading causes of serious road accidents reported during the first quarter of the year, Abu Dhabi Police said. “Drivers wrong and aggressive behaviours, …