The Sharjah Tourism Board’s roadshow reached Hyderabad on Tuesday as part of its four-city tour. “We have 365 sunny days. From leisure to shopping to adventure we have everything in one place,” said Khalid Waleed Al Mansoori of Sharjah speaking to a …
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Sharjah ruler hosts banquet for writers, publishers
Sharjah, Oct 11 (IANS/WAM) Sultan bin Muhammad Al-Qasimi, the ruler of Sharjah, has hosted a dinner banquet in honour of a number of writers and publishers in Frankfurt. The dinner on Tuesday was also attended by Bodour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson …
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Negligence, rats are behind domestic fire accidents in Sharjah
Domestic negligence including leaving incense burners inside closets or under curtains and using of poor quality power extension wires are some of the major causes for erupting fires in the emirate, warned the Sharjah Police. The warning was issued …
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Sajaya Young Ladies to paint Sharjah with vibrant colours
SHARJAH: Sajaya Young Ladies of Sharjah … Sajaya’s eagerness to develop talents of their young members in the performing arts and 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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Movies With Strong Human Messages At The Heart Of Sharjah International Children’s Film Festival 2017
Within a brief span of five years since it was inaugurated, the Sharjah International Children’s Film Festival (SICFF) has gone from receiving 100 film submissions to an incredible 500 submissions this year that have come in from 31 countries around the …
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Airbnb booming as Dubai hotel rates continue to fall
Revenues for Dubai properties listed on online platform Airbnb have increased more than four times over the last two years, according to an analysis by Chestertons, as regular hotels have seen rates decline. The firm said Airbnb revenues increased 421 per …
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Dubai cop pushes stalled car on busy road, gets promoted
A traffic policeman in Dubai has been promoted after a video of him pushing a broken down car went viral. Officer Waleed Mallullah Abdullah from the Department of Traffic helped a man to push his car, which broke down in the middle of the road, to safety.
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Al Ghurair Properties to build $1.3bn of Dubai housing
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Dubai Culture Showcases Its Smart Services During Gitex Technology Week 2017
As part of its commitment to the Smart City initiative launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the Dubai Culture & Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) – the Emirate’s …
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GE to Host ‘Transforming Power’ Event in Dubai
Joseph Anis, President & CEO of GE’s Power Services business in the Middle East and Africa … Senior Director – Strategy & Planning, Dubai Supreme Council of Energy and Secretary General of the Emirates Energy Award; H.E. Eng. Khalid Al Tuaimi, EVP …
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Developer picks builder for $108m Dubai golfing community
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350 Room Holiday Inn & Suites Dubai Business Bay Announced for 2021
Expected to open in 2021, Holiday Inn & Suites Dubai Business Bay will be centrally located in Dubai’s commercial and lifestyle hub and in close proximity to major attractions such as Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall. IHG (InterContinental Hotels Group) has …
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Sri Lanka wins Abu Dhabi Test
Sri Lanka beat Pakistan by 68 runs in the second and final Test at Abu Dhabi a short while ago. Chasing 317 to win, the Pakistanis were bowled out for 248 in the first session of the final day. This is Sri Lanka’s first ever day-night Test. Asad Shafiq was …
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Abu Dhabi cruise sector embarks on regional trade roadshow
Abu Dhabi Cruise Terminal is forecast to welcome 129 ship calls from 18 different cruise lines, making the emirate a firm fixture on the world cruise map and continuing to base their regional Arabian Gulf operations at the terminal. – TradeArabia News …
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Dubai Economy and Noon Join Hands to Promote E-Commerce and Customer Happiness
Together, the two entities will work with the authorities concerned in updating e-commerce laws and regulations as well as in enhancing service standards in order to promote customer happiness and facilitate business in Dubai using the latest technology.
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Dubai private sector growth slows in September
Dubai’s non-oil private sector growth eased in September despite a sharp improvement in business conditions driven by steep expansions in output and new business, latest data shows. The seasonally adjusted Emirates NBD Dubai Economy Tracker Index …
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Uber riders in Dubai can now select electric-powered Tesla
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Uber is offering its customers the option to ride in one of 50 new Tesla electric-powered vehicles in Dubai, where large gas-guzzling sedans and luxury sports cars dominate the emirate’s six-lane highways. The U.S.-based …
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