Tom Curran reckons that the opening night of the IPL in Sharjah offered a sign of things to come for bowling attacks in this year’s competition, after the Rajasthan Royals out-muscled the Chennai …
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Abu Dhabi Police warning: Dh7,000 bill for breaking speed limit by more than 60kph
Reckless drivers caught breaking the speed limit by more than 60 kilometres per hour face being hit with a Dh7,000 bill, Abu Dhabi Police said. The force has issued a stern warning to drivers over the …
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Reports: Kuwait and the UAE in economic pain amid pandemic
Two oil-rich Arab Gulf states are suffering severe economic blows, as a major credit agency downgraded Kuwait for the first time and the United Arab Emirates acknowledged its economy would contract to …
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Coronavirus: Dubai shoppers can be denied entry to stores if they don’t follow safety rules
The Dubai Economy said businesses have the right to refuse entry and deny services to customers who do not commit to the Covid-19 precautionary measures. Traders, however, will have to inform their …
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COVID-19: Dubai shops can deny entry to customers violating guidelines, says Dubai Economy
Dubai: Any customer not complying with COVID-19 precautionary measures can be denied entry to any shops or commercial establishments in Dubai, the Dubai Economy (DED) announced on Wednesday.
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Now United’s Nour and Savannah living the pop dream in Dubai
“It has been super quick, I haven’t had a chance to process everything,” Ardakani told us when we met with her and Clarke at the Paramount Hotel in Dubai on Wednesday. Ardakani had just flown in to …
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Jordanian expat from Sharjah wins $1 million in Dubai Duty Free draw
Salman, a 28-year-old Jordanian national based in Sharjah, has joined the long list of US$1 million winners when his ticket number 2149 in Millennium Millionaire Series 339 was drawn at Dubai Duty …
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Israeli Security Firm Curv Signs UAE Crypto Exchange HAYVN
Israeli startup Curv, which provides security infrastructure for digital assets, has partnered with UAE-based crypto OTC platform and custodian, HAYVN.
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Dubai Sports Council plans to develop Emirati coaches and nurture young talents
Empowering Emirati coaches and developing young Emirati talents has been one of the Council’s primary focus since its inception and it has launched a number of programmes and initiatives over the …
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COVID-19: How Abu Dhabi public health chief protected community even as he battled the virus himself
Abu Dhabi: As the COVID-19 outbreak hit the UAE, one of Abu Dhabi’s top health chiefs found himself down with the virus. Fighting the coronavirus in isolation for 20 days, Matar Al Nuaimi, director …
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Raining sixes in Sharjah – IPL 2020 contest between RR and CSK produces THIS record
The weather forecast in Sharjah on Tuesday was expected to be hot and dry without any rain. However, the forecast was proven wrong, although with a twist. It did rain. It rained sixes in Sharjah …
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Dh750,000 fine waived as Indian expat in Sharjah is set to fly home after 20 years
Sharjah: This Indian expatriate cannot believe that he can finally go home after 20 years, with Dh750,000 of fine waived by Sharjah authorities. What’s in a name? Even a letter matters …
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Abu Dhabi to end alcohol licence system for residents
Abu Dhabi residents will no longer need a licence to buy and drink alcohol, the authorities have said. A note sent to distribution companies and retailers said they were not required to ask customers …
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‘Lucky Man’: Sharjah Resident ‘Steals’ Ball after Classic Dhoni Launches Six Outside the Stadium
With nothing to lose, Dhoni loosened up and brought the memories of the good old days by thumping Tom Curran for three consecutive sixes on the last three deliveries of the match, one of which was …
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Dubai Police records 721 violations of COVID-19 precautionary measures on beaches
The Ports Police Station of the Dubai Police issued 721 violations against beachgoers for flouting Resolution No. 38 of 2020 issued by the Attorney General of the United Arab Emirates on enforcement …
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UAE weather: Drivers beware, foggy conditions in Dubai, Abu Dhabi
Image Credit: Abdul Rahman/Gulf News Dubai: Drivers should take precautions, as it is a foggy morning for UAE residents especially in Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The National Center of Meteorology (NCM …
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“Building an appetite” for Europe in Dubai
Touted as “the most sustainable project on the planet”, the $5bn (AED18.3bn) master-planned hospitality and second home island destination The Heart of Europe is being built by The Kleindienst Group, …
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