The UAE Council for Climate Change and Environment has reviewed … as well as treating the afflicted trees,” a statement from the government news agency Wam, said. “The meeting also highlighted the …
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The X Factor in China-UAE Relations: The Horn of Africa
These contracts were hailed in Dubai-based news outlet, Khaleej Times, as a catalyst for a UAE role in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Overall, annual trade between China and the UAE is …
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How did the majestic baobab trees land in Dubai?
Dubai: The majestic baobab trees that were recently … landscaping experts involved in the project told Gulf News. Last month, Gulf News reported that residents and tourists were curious to …
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Sharjah Grants US$ 1.1 Million to Lebanon’s Amel International for Outstanding Humanitarianism since 1979
SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates — Amel Association International, an independent non-sectarian Lebanese NGO has been granted US$ 1.1 million by the emirate of Sharjah, in recognition of its …
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As assault grinds on, Tripoli lawmakers reject offensive by UAE ally
TRIPOLI (Reuters) – Lawmakers loyal to Libya’s U.N.-backed government on Thursday denounced an attack on Tripoli by an ally of the United Arab Emirates and defended their record in fighting …
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Haftar ally UAE says ‘extremist militias’ control Libyan capital
“We are here for the rejection of the offensive,” lawmaker Hamouda Siyala told Reuters news agency. Some parliamentarians appeared to be incensed by the UAE’s “extremism” allegation, although they did …
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UAE implements plan to offer five-year visas to entrepreneurs
The move is part of the UAE’s aim to enhance the ease of doing business in the country. The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship will be in charge of issuing the residency visas while HUB71 …
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Sharjah’s Al Mujarrah: A place where cultures…
Although famous for Sharjah’s Rain Room and its Islamic Museum, Al Mujarrah is a home away from home for Pakistani families. For many who are not familiar with Sharjah ahead of the opening of the …
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Sharjah Ruler honours Lebanon’s Amel Int’l with a $1m grant
H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has presented the third annual Sharjah International Award for Refugee Advocacy and Support,SIARA, to Amel …
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UAE starts granting five-year residency visas to entrepreneurs
The UAE has started issuing five-year residency visas to entrepreneurs as part of its aim of improving the ease of doing business in the country. The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship …
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Dubai said to mull plan to freeze rents for 3 years
“Right now, all rental decisions are based on the Dubai Rent Index, and it will continue to be so until the three-year no-hike proposal is cleared,” the spokesperson added. Gulf News also reported …
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Dubai-bound passengers delayed by 14 hours in India
About 180 passengers due to fly to Dubai from Pune, Maharashtra on a SpiceJet flight endured a long night when their flight was delayed by 14 hours. According to a complaint filed by one of those due …
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Plans for mega Dhs25 billion Riviera-style development in Dubai revealed
It will host another city record with Dubai’s longest swimming pool plus The Dubai Mall by The Sea – a 12,6000 sq m space boasting waterfront retail, dining and leisure activities, floating yacht club …
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Video: Super Sale Dubai, Gulf News went shopping for bargains in malls
The malls get so crowded from 12 noon onwards Park in the higher level parkings (lower level is always full) Don’t immediately be seduced by the discount Plan your purchases ahead of time The list …
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UAE starts issuing five-year residency visas to entrepreneurs
The UAE Government started issuing five-year visas to eligible entrepreneurs as part of its initiative to improve the ease of doing business in the country. The Federal Authority for Identity and …
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UAE upholds Turkish national’s life sentence for ‘terrorism’
The United Arab Emirates’ Supreme Federal Court has upheld a life sentence against a Turkish citizen accused of fundraising for Syrian groups the al-Nusra Front and Ahrar al-Sham, the Emirates News …
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Abu Dhabi Launches Second Oil, Gas Exploration Bid Round
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) is launching Abu Dhabi’s second competitive bid round for oil and gas exploration of conventional and unconventional resources, the state oil firm said …
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