Princess Haya of Dubai is currently staying in the UK as she applies for custody of her children and a non-molestation order protecting her from violence and harassment. The Princess fled to Britain …
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Off-duty Dubai cop changes car tyre for stranded Indian expat
People who work in public service choose no time and place to perform their duties – and this was true of a Dubai Police officer who helped a distressed motorist in Sharjah recently. According to …
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Saudi rallies behind exiled Yemen leader after UAE-backed separatists seize Aden
“The UAE and Saudi Arabia call on conflicting Yemeni parties to prioritize dialogue and reason for the interest of Yemen,” state news agency WAM quoted him as saying after meeting Saudi King …
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Upcoming iconic skyscrapers to add more glamour to UAE skyline – News |
(MENAFN – Khaleej Times) The UAE, especially Dubai, is home to some of the world’s most-visited landmarks, attracting millions of visitors from different corners of the world. Known for its …
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The UAE’s ambitions backfire as it finds itself on the front line of U.S.-Iran tensions
envelops the Emirati coastline and the UAE depends on the waterway for the trade on which its economy has soared. To build the skyscrapers and service the hotels that have attracted tourists and …
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Saudi rallies around exiled Yemen leader after UAE-backed separatists seize Aden
ADEN (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia threw its weight behind Yemen’s exiled president, as UAE-backed southern separatists who took over the port of Aden held strong against Riyadh’s calls to vacate …
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In Yemen, seizure of Aden by separatists exposes rift between Saudi Arabia and UAE
The seizure of Aden has exposed divides inside the Sunni Muslim coalition led by Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Together, they have been battling Iran-allied, Shite rebels known as Houthis …
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New ‘RTA Solo’ bus launches in Dubai
While public transport throughout Dubai gets us most places, there are some destinations buses are simply too big for. However, with this new bus from the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), that …
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Abu Dhabi welcomes one of first flights from new Saudi airport
Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) has welcomed one of the first international flights from the new King Abdulaziz International Airport (KAIA) in Jeddah. The Saudi Arabian Airlines (Saudia) flight …
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Abu Dhabi Sovereign Wealth Fund Invests in Cryptocurrency Exchange
Mubadala Investment Capital invests in MidChains, a digital currency trading platform set to launch in late 2019 in Abu Dhabi As UAE English language newspaper Gulf News reported on Aug. 11 …
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Dubai school aims for ‘zero waste’ of books and uniforms
Books and uniforms are reused or donated at this Dubai school Gulf News previously published a reader’s report “School ends but used books, uniforms aren’t wasted at this school in Dubai …
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Abu Dhabi’s Mubadala throws support behind cryptocurrencies
While authorities in the UAE do not regulate cryptocurrencies, ADGM as an offshore jurisdiction launched last year a crypto asset regulatory framework that includes governance and oversight on the …
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UAE-backed separatists pull back after seizing Yemen’s Aden
SANAA, Yemen — Yemeni separatists backed by the United Arab Emirates began withdrawing Sunday from positions they seized from the internationally-recognized government in the southern port city of …
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Yemeni official: UAE won in Aden, Saudi silent over ‘slaughter’
Officials with his government accused the STC of staging a coup, and said they held the council and the UAE “fully responsible”. Saudi’s King Salman met with Hadi and members of his cabinet on Sunday, …
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Dubai’s DXB sees fewer passengers in H1 amid runway closure
Dubai International (DXB) welcomed 41.3 million passengers in the first half of 2019, down more than 5 percent following a 45-day closure of one of its runways. DXB said it maintained its position as …
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Dubai Police issue advisory for beachgoers during Eid holidays
The Dubai Police has advised residents and tourist not to swim alone in places that have few people around and to get weather update to stay safe. They took to social media to put out the message for …
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Dubai Dancing Fountain ?:@tgfromdubai #Regram via Valkitchendubai – Dubai Picture
Some local news is curated – Original might have been posted at a different date/ time! Click the source link for details. …
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