Shaikh Sultan signs his four new books announced at SIBF. He will discuss details in an interview with Sharjah TV on Thursday. The books include poetic discussions with one of his friends; volume two of a historical account of Sharjah launched last SIBF …
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Dad goes ‘missing’ in Dubai, son calls police from US — what happens next
Dubai: An Asian man living in United States had called Dubai police when his elderly father went “missing” in Dubai, according to senior official. But the son’s worry turned into relief when the police located the incommunicado father. Brigadier Ahmed Bin …
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Dubai’s human resources management law amended
Dubai: New amendments to Law No. 6 of 2012 on human resources management and policies pertaining to police, Civil Defence and immigration officers in the emirate have been issued. His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime …
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Fleetwood leaving nothing to chance in Race to Dubai finale
Fleetwood holds a big lead in the Race to Dubai standings heading into the Turkish Airlines Open starting Thursday. He played the WGC-HSBC Champions in China last week and will also compete in the final two events of the European Tour season, in South …
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UAE named as Middle East’s best place to do business
The UAE has been named as the Middle East’s top country for doing business in the latest ranking published by the World Bank. The study said that the UAE undertook four reforms in the past 12 months to cut red tape for businesses, including strengthening …
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UAE, Represented by DEWA, Ranks First in the World in Getting Electricity as per World Bank’s Report
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The UAE, represented by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), ranked first in the world in getting electricity, as per the World Bank’s Doing Business 2018 report. The report uses multiple criteria to …
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Dubai hosts summit, positions self as Africa investment hub
Experts at the opening of “Next Generation Africa”, Dubai’s fourth Global Business Forum on Africa, said the continent’s 54 countries — home to a fifth of the world’s population — require tens of billions of dollars in investment in infrastructure …
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Global Business Forum on Africa 2017 off to a Strong Start With High-Level Participation
Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the first day of the 4 th Global Business Forum on Africa got off to a strong start as heads of state and …
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Region’s first outdoor swing yoga hub in Dubai
Dubai: Dubai’s first purpose-built outdoor yoga facility is now open at Marasi Bay, Business Bay, with free classes on offer until the end of the year. A collaboration between Dubai Properties, the leading master developer, and Piloga, a Dubai-based yoga …
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First UAE-built satellite passes major test
Dubai: The first satellite built by Emirati engineers locally has passed the solar panel deployment test in time for its launch into space next year. The Mohammad Bin Rashid Space Centre (MBRSC) on Wednesday announced the success of KhalifaSat in passing …
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What to expect at Louvre Abu Dhabi’s gala opening
Abu Dhabi: Louvre Abu Dhabi will welcome the world with four days of celebrations to mark its historic opening on November 11. The museum’s galleries will open to the public alongside an exciting programme of multicultural music, arts and dance …
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Dubai Police urge people to report electronic extortion
Dubai: Dubai Police have urged victims of online extortion to waste no time in reporting the incidents to authorities as any degree of hesitation only encourages scamsters to target more victims. Statistics of Dubai Police reveal 83 cases of electronic …
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Dubai’s Emirates to operate extra flights to London over Christmas
10pm and arrive in Dubai at 8:00am the next day. On top of the new flights, which will add 4,320 seats, the carrier will also make some of its A380 services to London Gatwick two-class only during the Christmas travel period, offering only business and …
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UAE ranked top economy in the GCC: report
The UAE has implemented the highest number of reforms in the region in the past 15 years, with 33 reforms, followed by Saudi Arabia, with 30, making it the top-ranked economy in the GCC, revealed the World Bank Group’s latest ‘Doing Business 2018 …
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WATCH: SA energy company to power schools and businesses in Dubai
SUNNYVALE, DUBAI – Sun Exchange, is a platform where you can purchase solar cells and have them power businesses and communities. The company announced it has been selected by Architaly Green Energy DMCC, the promoters of the Dubai Solar Schools Program …
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Sharjah International Book Fair opens
Shaikh Sultan signs his four new books announced at SIBF. He will discuss details in an interview with Sharjah TV on Thursday. The books include poetic discussions with one of his friends; volume two of a historical account of Sharjah launched last SIBF …
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Revealed: Why drivers tailgate on UAE roads
Gulf News previously reported that police said that 38 people died last year for not leaving safe distance between vehicles, while in 2017, 14 people lost their lives and 151 sustained injuries because of tailgating during the first quarter of 2017. Dubai …
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