In this age where unwarranted prejudices distorts facts and figures and news, this museum is a necessity. The website aptly says “Louvre Abu Dhabi invites visitors to see humanity in a new light”.
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Indian PM Modi may visit Abu Dhabi temple
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi may attend the Hindu temple in Abu Dhabi to mark the Janmashtami festival … heading off to Bahrain for a similar length stay. A report in Gulf News suggested Modi …
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Pakistani cricketer Hassan Ali’s wedding with Dubai-based Indian girl Samiya
Hassan first met Samiya through a close friend in Dubai, Geo News reported quoting family sources. “She knows nothing about cricket and does not like it,” Ali had told a television channel …
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Dubai: Prominent business leaders appointed to mentor GBF Programme
Eight prominent business leaders have been selected to mentor high-potential startups from the UAE and Africa participating in Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry’s Global Business Forum (GBF) …
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Hijri New Year holiday announced in UAE
The UAE on Monday announced a holiday for Muharram 1, Hijri 1441, the beginning of the Islamic New Year. According to a statement issued by Federal Authority For Government Human Resources on social …
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Sharjah Police rescue boy trapped inside hot car
Picture for illustrative purposes. Image Credit: Gulf News archives Sharjah: A little boy was rescued after getting trapped inside his parents car in Al Nahda on Sunday night, according to a …
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Holiday confirmed for Islamic New Year in the UAE
Back in March, we brought you the news of the UAE Cabinet announcing that in 2019 and 2020 the public and private sectors would get the same holidays. Planning ahead for the rest of the year? Here’s a …
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Dubai to train passenger transport drivers with Virtual Reality tech
While VR is being used as a way to train drivers, it (of course) can be used to have plenty of fun, thanks to Dubai’s very own VR Park. In other news, RTA have also announced automated driving tests …
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Emirates’ Dubai-Heathrow route top revenue generator
Emirates airline’s Dubai-London Heathrow non-stop route generated close to $800 million in 2018, securing one of the top spots in a list of the world’s highest revenue-generating routes. According to …
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2020 Dubai World Cup Carnival Programme
The 2020 Dubai World Cup Carnival programme has been announced by Dubai Racing Club and will take place at Meydan Racecourse over 10 weeks, including nine consecutive Thursday evenings, 2nd January …
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UAE-India ties: The best is yet to come
Yet, there are still plenty of bilateral business opportunities which have not been fully explored. Identifying such opportunities is a key focus of Dubai Chamber’s representative office in Mumbai.
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UAE has 54,438 hotel rooms in pipeline
Associate Business Editor of Khaleej Times, is a well-connected Indian journalist and an economic and financial commentator. He has been in the UAE’s mainstream journalism for 35 years, including 23 …
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New businesses in Dubai pick up in first half of 2019
Dubai has once again proved its resilience despite a slowdown in global markets as investors posed trust in the emirate’s growing economy, which continued to enhance its appeal as a destination for …
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Popular leisure spots in Abu Dhabi are now more accessible for people of determination
Inclusivity and helping to create an environment that’s accessible to all is an important goal for Abu Dhabi. Helping residents to settle into life and for everyone who lives in or visits Abu Dhabi to …
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How effective are fire alarms in UAE towers?
A technician installs a smart fire alarm system in a residential building. Image Credit: Ahmed Kutty/Gulf News Abu Dhabi: As many as 20,500 structures have so far been registered with the …
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Modi to visit UAE, Bahrain next week
New Delhi: Days after the UAE openly backed India over its Kashmir move, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay a three-day visit to United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, where the administration …
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Jacqueline Fernandez makes a splash in Dubai
Behind the Scene with Jacqueline Fernandez for a Splash advertisment campaign at the Palazzo Versace Hotel, Dubai. Photo: Antonin Kélian Kallouche/Gulf News Image Credit: Bollywood star …
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