… has been sentenced to 10 years in jail in the United Arab Emirates for being a member of Islamic State and promoting its ideology on social media, Emirati media reported on Thursday (Jul 25). …
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UAE traffic: Heavy congestion on Dubai, Sharjah roads
Heavy congestion was reported on the roads headed from Sharjah towards Dubai on Thursday morning. According to Google Maps data, tailbacks were reported on Ras Al Khor Industrial Area near Al Warqa, …
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UAE- Expats hope new flight service will cut ticket prices to Kannur – News |
(MENAFN – Khaleej Times) Following the official launch of GoAir’s Dubai-Kannur-Dubai flights, expatriates from the northern districts of the Indian state of Kerala are hoping that air ticket …
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Dubai Customs foils bid to smuggle $810,000 of pills
Dubai Customs said on Wednesday it has foiled an attempt to … the drug haul was found concealed in the fuel tank of a boat shipment coming to the Port of Jebel Ali, state news agency WAM reported. …
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Friends unite to cremate Indian comedian in Dubai
the Gulf News reported. His sister-in-law, who flew down from Hong Kong, was the only on from his family to attend the funeral. Naidu’s friends divided themselves into teams to help with clearance and …
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Dubai Police issues fresh warning to parents after four crashes
Rove Downtown Dubai 312 Happiness Street, Zabeel 2 Gulf News described the hotel as unique because of the “DIY angle: self-service check-in (and late checkout at 2pm) and 24 luggage lockers, gym and …
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Royal news: Princess Haya hires Prince Charles lawyer for divorce battle with Sheikh
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid al-Maktoum is the vice-president and prime minister of the United Arab Emirates, as well as being the ruler of Dubai. The racing enthusiast also founded the successful …
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Dubai Airport gears up for 2,000 Haj pilgrims – News |
(MENAFN – Khaleej Times) Haj preparations are in top gear at the Dubai airports as the UAE prepares to send 6,626 citizens on the annual pilgrimage this year, of which around 2,000 will be joining …
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UAE drawdown in Yemen raises hopes of ceasefire this year
RIYADH/DUBAI (Reuters) – A United Arab Emirates’ military drawdown in Yemen is building momentum for a nationwide truce this year, bolstering efforts by the Saudi-led coalition it is part of to end a …
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UAE’s du says US ban on Huawei not an issue for 5G network
United Arab Emirates telecoms company du has discussed U.S. restrictions on Huawei with the Chinese company and believes they will not hamper its 5G network, its chief executive said on Wednesday. A …
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UAE goes on hiring spree for Chinese language teachers
A Chinese language programme will officially launch in UAE schools starting in September, according to the Ministry of Education. About 150 Chinese language teachers will be recruited for the academic …
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Dubai Police issues fresh warning to parents after three crashes
For illustrative purposes only. Image Credit: Atiq-Ur-Rehman/Gulf News Dubai: Police have warned motorists to ensure the safety of their children by buckling them up at all times in the back-seat. …
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Massive Dubai-Sharjah road project opens today
A new highway project has promised to massively slash travel times between Dubai and Sharjah, bringing good news to the huge number of commuters who travel between the emirates on a daily basis. The …
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Dh5,000 fine for walking dog without leash in Abu Dhabi – News |
(MENAFN – Khaleej Times) Walking your dog without a leash in public places in Abu Dhabi can get you fined at least Dh5,000, the Abu Dhabi Municipality has warned. Dogs are also not allowed in …
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Abu Dhabi Salik: What we know about the toll gates so far – News |
(MENAFN – Khaleej Times) Viral messages have been floating around on WhatsApp and other social media sites over the last couple of days, indicating that the toll gates system would soon be …
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Abu Dhabi Salik: What we know about the toll gates so far
Viral messages have been floating around on WhatsApp and other social media sites over the last couple of days, indicating that the toll gates system would soon be implemented in Abu Dhabi. However, …
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Abu Dhabi Salik to cost Dh2?
Viral messages floating around on WhatsApp and social media have kept phones of Abu Dhabi residents buzzing for the last couple of days. According to messages floating in English and Arabic …
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