Apartment and villa sales decline 3% and 4% respectively; apartment rental rates soften by 3%, villas by 1% according to the Q2 2018 report The current decline in sales prices and rental rates in Abu …
( read original story …)
Transplants in the UAE
The UAE passed its first law on organ transplants in 1993. Under this regulation, transplants were allowed between living donors who were related. This meant that only kidneys and parts of the liver c…
( read original story …)
Organ transplant in UAE: The way forward
told Gulf News. The facility is the UAE’s first transplant centre, and has offered transplants between living related donors since 2008. The UAE needs more donors, and this can only happen if transpla…
( read original story …)
Sharjah Islamic Bank Launches Special Package ’Masarra’ Card For GDRFA Sharjah Staff
Sharjah Islamic Bank has announced the launch of a special package in addition to the prepaid “Masarra” card, designed exclusively for the employees of the General Directorate of Residency and Foreign…
( read original story …)
Indian Restaurant in Abu Dhabi Closed Down for Violating Hygiene Condition
Anjappar Chettinad Restaurant in Al Khalidiya street of Abu Dhabi was shut after it ignored several warning issued by the Abu Dhabi Food Control Authority (ADFCA), the Khaleej Times reported. “The res…
( read original story …)
UAE Embassy in Beijing tells story of strong bilateral ties
Beijing: The pictures of leaders of both countries adorn the walls, giving a sense of warm bilateral relations. The UAE Embassy in Beijing, located in the diplomatic neighbourhood of the Chinese capit…
( read original story …)
City to get direct flight to Sharjah in winter
From the past couple of weeks, the airport activists, especially those affiliated with the ‘We Work for a Working Airport at Surat (WWWAS) had started a propaganda on social media announcing that Air …
( read original story …)
Nawaz, Maryam land at Abu Dhabi, reach hotel
At Abu Dhabi airport, Nawaz and Maryam were recieved by officials … 6:16 pm today (Pakistan time). According to the Dunya News, security agencies and traffic police have worked out plans to execute …
( read original story …)
Abu Dhabi Airports Celebrates Success at CIPS Middle East Supply Management Awards
Abu Dhabi Airports’ Procurement and Logistics Department has won the “Best People Development Initiative” and “Most Innovative Use of Technology” at a ceremony held in Dubai by the Chartered Institute …
( read original story …)
Amnesty urges ‘war crimes’ probe on UAE-run prisons in Yemen
On Sunday, Anwar Gargash, the UAE state minister for foreign affairs, dismissed reports that his country controls prisons as “fake news.” Amnesty said the denials come “despite all the evidence to the …
( read original story …)
Alberta to hire trade specialist in United Arab Emirates
Alberta is seeking to hire a trade representative in the United Arab Emirates as Canada’s energy-rich province looks to bolster its business in the Middle East. The provincial government said Wednesda…
( read original story …)
Investment symposium draws foreign interest including delegation from United Arab Emirates
According to Moran, the symposium attracted roughly 100 investors, representing 60 countries, including a delegation from the United Arab Emirates. “From the UAE’s perspective, they invest about half …
( read original story …)
The UAE and Canada; two nations, one shared goal – enhancing prosperity
This week will see an important gathering in Calgary hosted by the Canada-UAE Business Council that will contribute to the growing relationship between the United Arab Emirates and Canada. I am please…
( read original story …)
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates | Pompeo accuses Iran of using embassies for terror plots
Iran “should know that America is committed to keeping sea lines open, keeping the transit of oil available for the entire world,” Pompeo told Sky News Arabia, a network half-owned by a member of Abu …
( read original story …)
Dubai-based W Motors’ second car is the 789-hp Fenyr Supersport
Dubai-based automaker W Motors will show off its second-ever product at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the U.K. this weekend, the 789-horsepower Fenry Supersport. The Fenyr, which first debuted as …
( read original story …)
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates | Pompeo talks tough on Iran while visiting the Emirates
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says the U.S. wants to show Iran its actions have “a real high cost” while on a visit to the United Arab Emirates. Speaking to Sky …
( read original story …)
Yorkshire to contest inaugural Abu Dhabi T20 Trophy
The Yorkshire County Cricket Club can confirm it is to contest the inaugural Abu Dhabi T20 Trophy at Zayed Cricket Stadium this October. Six of the greatest T20 teams are set to descend on the UAE cap…
( read original story …)