state news agency WAM reported A statement released by the Cabinet General Secretariat read: “The decision comes to support the UAE government’s efforts to enhance public health and prevent chronic …
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The power of a ‘Power of Attorney’: Two expat wives from UAE tell why this document is so critical
Dubai: Four years ago Dolores Ferrari … Recalling the incident, Leonardo told Gulf News, “My wife was financially independent so it was fine. The other good thing was that I recovered soon …
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Dubai social media influencer diploma course to start on September 8
understand the ethics and etiquette of social media in order to represent UAE citizens, and gain the conceptual knowledge and practical skills required to analyse news and detect fake news.
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The UAE is getting a public holiday for Islamic New Year in September
There’s another long weekend in the works in September as the Federal Authority for Human Resources in the UAE has announced a holiday for the Hijri New Year (Islamic New Year). The authority said in …
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‘Sacred Games’ gives Indian expat in UAE sleepless nights
the Gulf News reported on Monday night. “I have been getting incessant calls on my phone for the last three days from India, Pakistan, Nepal, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and around the world. I don …
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Dubai Police warn residents against fake celebrities using social media accounts to scam people
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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Dubai cash: NAM 1 yet to formally seek AG’s support – Kwame Akuffo
Lawyers for Menzgold CEO say their client has not yet directed them to write to the Attorney General’s department to seek governmental support in retrieving his held up money in Dubai. Lead lawyer, …
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Dubai billboard on yoga beating diabetes in 10 days removed
This billboard was removed after a backlash on social media about unrealistic promises made on it Image Credit: Twitter/@DrAlMidfa Dubai … Krishna told Gulf News that the advertisement was …
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Pakistani cricketer Hassan Ali’s wedding with Dubai-based Indian girl Samiya
Hassan first met Samiya through a close friend in Dubai, Geo News reported quoting family sources. “She knows nothing about cricket and does not like it,” Ali had told a television channel …
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Hijri New Year holiday announced in UAE
The UAE on Monday announced a holiday for Muharram 1, Hijri 1441, the beginning of the Islamic New Year. According to a statement issued by Federal Authority For Government Human Resources on social …
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Holiday confirmed for Islamic New Year in the UAE
Back in March, we brought you the news of the UAE Cabinet announcing that in 2019 and 2020 the public and private sectors would get the same holidays. Planning ahead for the rest of the year? Here’s a …
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Dubai to train passenger transport drivers with Virtual Reality tech
While VR is being used as a way to train drivers, it (of course) can be used to have plenty of fun, thanks to Dubai’s very own VR Park. In other news, RTA have also announced automated driving tests …
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Emirates’ Dubai-Heathrow route top revenue generator
Emirates airline’s Dubai-London Heathrow non-stop route generated close to $800 million in 2018, securing one of the top spots in a list of the world’s highest revenue-generating routes. According to …
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2020 Dubai World Cup Carnival Programme
The 2020 Dubai World Cup Carnival programme has been announced by Dubai Racing Club and will take place at Meydan Racecourse over 10 weeks, including nine consecutive Thursday evenings, 2nd January …
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Popular leisure spots in Abu Dhabi are now more accessible for people of determination
Inclusivity and helping to create an environment that’s accessible to all is an important goal for Abu Dhabi. Helping residents to settle into life and for everyone who lives in or visits Abu Dhabi to …
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How effective are fire alarms in UAE towers?
A technician installs a smart fire alarm system in a residential building. Image Credit: Ahmed Kutty/Gulf News Abu Dhabi: As many as 20,500 structures have so far been registered with the …
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Modi to visit UAE, Bahrain next week
New Delhi: Days after the UAE openly backed India over its Kashmir move, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will pay a three-day visit to United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, where the administration …
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