Wafaa Bilal stages ‘168: 01’ for the first time in the Middle East at Sharjah’s new cultural edifice; calls House of Wisdom “an ideal setting for the installation.” …
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This woman, now 82, was the first Indian expat to get married in Dubai – way back in 1958
Dubai: For an octogenarian, Indian great grandmother Jayshree Gandhi’s memory is delightfully retentive. Especially when she starts talking about herself as a teenage bride. One of the first Indian …
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Logistics firm Tristar plans to list on Dubai Financial Market exchange
Logistics firm Tristar said on Tuesday that it intends to go public and list on the Dubai Financial Market exchange. DUBAI, March 23 (Reuters) – Logistics firm Tristar said on Tuesday that it intends …
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Dubai diaries: Do you love the beach?
There were games for kids and adults (including a beach race won by my dad); we spent hours playing, grazing our knees climbing rocks, constructing sand masterpieces, and then expressing our …
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UAE Al-Wasl have no worries over conduct of bad boy Shikabala
Argentina’s legend Maradona was shown the door after Al-Wasl finished eighth in the UAE league under his guidance. He was replaced by French coach Bruno Metsu, famously known for steering Senegal …
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Egypt’s Shikabala eyes successful stint in UAE with Zidan
Controversial player says Zamalek’s former coach Hassan Shehata is like a father to him and that he dreams of bringing glory to UAE’s Al-Wasl …
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Passover in Dubai: Festival of Freedom in U.A.E. will not only be exotic, it will be historic
Together with his family, Rabbi Sarna will lead the two communal Seders hosted by Elli’s Kosher Kitchen at the five-star V Hotel Dubai, Curio Collection by Hilton in Al Habtoor City. While this …
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UAE ‘brokered’ Indo-Pak truce; MEA mum
A Bloomberg news report has claimed that the India-Pakistan ceasefire marked a milestone in “secret talks brokered” by the UAE that began months earlier.
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Swiss freeze arms exports to UAE; probe Syria link
Switzerland said it was freezing arms exports to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after a media report said a Swiss-made hand grenade originally shipped to the Gulf state had been found in Syria.
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Dubai faces refinancing of state debt: Financial Times
Dubai has raised the prospect of restructuring some bonds next year as the emirate and its state-related companies face $10 billion in debt repayments, the Financial Times reported on Tuesday.
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Covid vaccine at mall in Abu Dhabi now open to all
The Covid-19 vaccination booth at The Galleria Mall, Al Maryah Island is now open to all residents wanting to take the jab. The facility supports the national vaccination programme, officials …
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Covid: Mandatory tests for private sector staff in Abu Dhabi
All private sector employees in vital sectors and service industries in Abu Dhabi will need to undergo compulsory PCR Covid tests every two weeks.They can take take the tests for free, according to …
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Somoud shines in Mullen’s Abu Dhabi treble
One of the major fixtures of the Abu Dhabi season, Sunday’s fixture was officially highlighted by the 2200m Group 1 Emirates Championship, a Purebred Arabian feature in which class prevailed with last …
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World’s best fighters to vie for honours at Abu Dhabi World Pro
The UAEJJF said that the tournament had received an overwhelming response with registration slots filling up rapidly and the world’s best athletes having their eyes firmly fixed on the road to glory.
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Abu Dhabi concert of 128 musicians from 20 nations on 30/3
(ANSAmed) – NAPLES, MARCH 22 – The Abu Dhabi Festival has produced a performance stretching around the world through 13 compositions played by 128 musicians from 20 countries, celebrating the musical …
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UAE: Covid test must for unvaccinated workers in 5 sectors
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation calls upon establishments, companies, and institutions operating in five economic sectors to require their unvaccinated workers to take a PCR test …
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US and UAE eye December goal to agree on F-35 deal: Sources
The UAE was promised a chance to buy the stealthy jets in a side deal made when they agreed to normalize relations with Israel, sources say …
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