Dubai-based weekly tabloid newspaper Xpress, published by Gulf News, will shut down its print publication this month. The paper’s final edition will hit newsstands on August 30. Abdul Hamid …
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Reinisch to lead rebranded Al Habtoor City in Dubai
The news, which was confirmed at a press event in Dubai, follows an earlier announcement that Marriott International would no longer manage the hotels on Sheikh Zayed Road. Mohammed Al Habtoor, chief …
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Sharjah Performing Arts Academy to offer comprehensive programmes
Sharjah: His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, issued a Decree-Law No. 1 of 2018, on Sharjah Performing Arts Academy (SPAA). The new …
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Inmate assaults two policemen, damages property in Dubai
Dubai: A British inmate has gone on trial for physically assaulting two wardens and damaging public properties at a detention centre, a Dubai Court of First Instance heard. The defendant, 29 …
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Abu Dhabi department organises ‘Bring Your Child to Work Day’
Abu Dhabi: The Department of Culture and Tourism — Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) organised a special “Bring Your Child to Work Day” event this week, giving the children of employees the chance …
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Dubai newspaper Xpress to close down print version
Dubai-based weekly tabloid newspaper Xpress will shut down its print publication this week. The final edition of the paper, published by Gulf News, will hit newsstands on Thursday. In a statement publ…
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Why, Thanks To New Laws, Now Is The Best Time To Be An Entrepreneur In The UAE
I have witnessed all kinds of business cycles during my 15 years in the UAE. Those were the days when prices of commercial properties and offices were skyrocketing. Areas around Dubai’s Sheikh Zayed R…
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5-year-old girl falls to death from 19th floor in Sharjah
Sharjah: A five-year-old American girl died on the spot after falling from the 19th floor of a Sharjah high-rise building on Sunday afternoon, police said on Wednesday. The incident was reported …
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Abu Dhabi Grand Slam Jiu-Jitsu World Tour Second Leg Heads to Los Angeles on Sept. 22 & 23
With $120,000 in cash prizes, the Abu Dhabi Grand Slam® is open to all nationalities, the medalists will be listed in the jiu-jitsu world rankings. The top three academies will also receive cash …
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Secondhand luxury in Dubai eyes a slice of multi-billion dollar business
Editor’s Note — CNN’s series often carries sponsorship originating from the countries and regions we profile. However, CNN retains full editorial control over all of its reports. Our sponsorship polic…
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Abu Dhabi witnesses 81 per cent occupancy during Eid Al Adha 2018
Abu Dhabi witnessed 81 per cent average occupancy during the four days of Eid Al Adha, which saw a surge in visitors from both the UAE and further afield, including the Emiratis, Saudis, Indians, Brit…
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India to be guest of honour at 2019 Abu Dhabi International Book Fair
Abu Dhabi: India will be the guest of honour for the 29th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF), The Department of Culture and Tourism — Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) announced.
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Abu Dhabi Department Of Transport Announces School Transport Concerned Parties To Comply With The Highest Health And Safety Standards
The Department of Transport (DoT) in Abu Dhabi announced its readiness to offer all safety means with the start of the new school year in collaboration with its stakeholders. DoT strives to assure the …
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India Named Abu Dhabi International Book Fair’s 2019 Guest Of Honour
The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi, DCT Abu Dhabi, has designated India as the guest of honour for the 29th edition of the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair, ADIBF, which will be held u…
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Sharjah presents Emirati culture at Beijing book fair
Sharjah: The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) actively participated in the 25th edition of the Beijing International Book Fair, presenting Emirati culture to a global audience. The fair, a global …
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The Indian tycoon who sparked talk of UAE aid
Later, the UAE embassy in New Delhi stated that the country had not … and steadily expanded his retail businesses. Ali’s business empire currently has interests in hypermarkets, shopping malls, impo…
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Canon Central and North Africa Partners With Dubai Cares to Host a Fundraising Event
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Aug 29, 2018–Canon Central and North Africa (CCNA), a provider of imaging technologies and services, will be hosting a fundraising event on 28 September …
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