According to the UAE’s official news agency, Wam, the advisory urges the citizens to follow instructions issued by the Indian authorities in connection with the natural calamity. “In a second advisory …
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280,000 passengers travelling through Dubai airport today
Passengers at Dubai Airport: A spokesperson from Dubai Airports told Gulf News: “It’s certainly one of the busiest days of the year with an estimated 280,000 passengers, but it’s not the …
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Rights groups say UAE releases 3 after denouncing Islamists
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Human rights groups say the United Arab Emirates has released three people with alleged ties to a local Islamist group after denouncing the Muslim Brotherhood as a …
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UAE releases activists on Eid amnesty -rights groups
Earlier this week, the UAE’s president ordered the release of 669 prisoners before the start of the Eid-al-Adha religious holiday, state news agency WAM reported, without giving names. …
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UAE pulls WTO trade complaint against Qatar
Abu Dhabi (AFP) – The United Arab Emirates withdrew on Thursday a complaint it made to the World Trade Organization accusing Qatar of imposing discriminatory trade restrictions on its goods. “Qatar …
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Revealed: UAE residents’ most preferred Eid destinations
Southeast Asia continues to top the list of preferred destinations amongst the UAE residents travelling during Eid Al Adha holiday, according to a new report released on Thursday by Dubai-based online …
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Three UAE based Bangladeshi from the same family granted 10-year-UAE Gold Card
Dubai: Three Bangladeshi residents from the same family have been granted UAE Gold Visa –ten-year-visa. They include Dubai based Bangladeshi businessmen including M. Mahtabur Rahman, M. Oliur Rahman …
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Dubai abattoir timings announced
Image Credit: Atiq Ur Rehman/Gulf News Dubai: The Dubai Municipality has issued a circular to all butcheries in the emirate to prevent the slaughter of livestock in public. Inspection teams will …
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P&O Cruises cancels Dubai and Gulf voyages amid Iran tensions
LONDON (Reuters) – P&O Cruises has canceled cruises around Dubai and the Arabian Gulf after Iran seized a British-flagged tanker in the region. Citing increased tensions, the company said it has …
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UAE- Compassionate, honest leader Sushma will be missed: Expats – News |
(MENAFN – Khaleej Times) The demise of Sushma Swaraj has left expatriates in the UAE devastated. Indian ambassador to the UAE Navdeep Singh Suri dubbed former external affairs minister Swaraj as …
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Indian wins $1m in Dubai raffle, to share it with 41 others
There is strength in numbers. Two groups of expats have won the latest draws of Dubai Duty Free (DDF) Millennium Millionaire on Tuesday. Indian expat and long-time Ras Al Khaimah resident Bantwal Annu …
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UAE weather: Hazy and cloudy day, humid night and chances of mist formation
Weather will be hazy and partly cloudy at times in some areas. Image Credit: Gulf News Dubai: Today’s weather forecast, according to the National Centre of Meteorology, will be hazy and partly …
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UAE official calls developments in Yemen’s Aden worrying, calls for calm
DUBAI — A senior United Arab Emirates official called for calm on Wednesday after clashes erupted between southern separatists and presidential guards in Aden, the seat of Yemen’s government …
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Soon, teens in trouble can reach Dubai cops in few clicks
The cybercrime department at the Dubai Police is making this possible through the second phase of their e-crime website. The Dubai Police are making it ‘easier’ for teenagers to come forward with …
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Video: Dubai thanks workers and labourers
Dubai Culture aims to enhance Dubai’s cultural scene and draw attention to the UAE’s rich heritage. According to a press release sent to Gulf News: “The Authority’s mandate is to build …
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UPDATE 1-S.Arabia, UAE providing Sudan with 540,000 tonnes of wheat -SPA
DUBAI, Aug 7 (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are providing Sudan 540,000 tonnes of wheat to support the country whose president was ousted earlier this year, their state news …
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Dubai welcomes five cruise ships in one day
Dubai: Dubai’s Mina Rashid Port recently welcomed five cruise ships in one day, bolstering its position as a leading cruise ship destination. The 2018/19 cruise season ended with a record …
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