Dubai: Nearly 30-70 per cent of the people in the UAE either have some form of cardiovascular disease or are at a high risk, said an expert on the sidelines of the launch of a ground-breaking prevention programme in the UAE held in collaboration with the …
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Dubai ball kid to play men’s qualifiers
“We’ve always believed in giving something back to Dubai and to tennis,” Tahlak told Gulf News. “To have one of our ball kids in the qualifying rounds shows that we have been doing something right. We wish him all the best and hope he can make it …
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Pet shops may be allowed to register animals and buyers via app
Dubai: Dubai Municipality is considering allowing pet shops to use the Aleef app to register details of pets and pet owners so that they can be added to the database of the app. The app handles records of pets, owners, pet adoption, registration, treatment …
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Wozniacki Soars Into Dubai Final, Sinks Sevastova In SF
Former World No.1 Caroline Wozniacki is first into the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships final, dismissing Anastasija Sevastova in straight sets. DUBAI, UAE – No.10 seed Caroline Wozniacki willed her way past surprise semifinalist Anastasija Sevastova …
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Hlavackova And Peng To Top RTS Leaderboard, Sail Into Dubai Final
Sixth seeds Andrea Hlavackova and Peng Shuai will move to the top of the Road to Singapore leaderboard on Monday after their run to the final in Dubai. DUBAI, UAE – Sixth seeds Andrea Hlavackova and Peng Shuai will move to the top of the Road to Singapore …
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Five emotions every Dubai resident has when it rains
… in Dubai. After the rose-tinted phase, you’re greeted with news of heavy traffic, trees getting uprooted, and things suddenly flying off. Also, most of your social gatherings got cancelled, so, no brunch the next day. You don’t fret, however, because…
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Russian model dangles off Dubai skyscraper for photo shoot (Video)
A Russian Instagram model has drawn the ire of Dubai authorities after she dangled from atop a skyscraper in order to take a series of selfies. Viktoria “Viki” Odintcova, a 22-year-old model with over 3 million followers on her Instagram account …
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My dad told me never to do it again! Russian Playboy model who dangled off Dubai skyscraper admits she's scared of heights as she tells her fans: 'Don't copy me'
The Russian model who cheated death by hanging off the 1,000ft-tall Cayan Tower in Dubai was given a sound telling off by her parents and made to promise never to be so reckless again. Viki Odintcova, 23, told MailOnline she ignored her own ‘fear of …
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Hotel room rates in UAE fall 8%: report
DUBAI: Average room rates at hotels across the UAE fell 8 per cent in January 2017 compared to the same month in 2016 to reach Dh712 on the back of strong supply growth in the market. According to the latest report by STR, a data provider, average …
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Aramco IPO could push other GCC states, such as UAE, to list oil assets
Saudi Aramco’s initial public offering (IPO) could encourage other Gulf countries to list their oil assets, a leading regional economist said, but the oil giant must clear uncertainties over taxation, OPEC policy and ownership of crude. Nasser Saidi, a …
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Evercore Plans Dubai Office, Hiring Amid Aramco IPO Talks
Evercore Partners Inc., the investment bank founded by Roger Altman, is planning to open an office in Dubai as it seeks new business in the region, including a role on Saudi Arabian Oil Co.’s initial public offering, according to people familiar with the …
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How the UAE can transform through prediction and the IoT
In addition, several UAE government agencies have completed their own smart projects where IoT methodologies have played central roles, along with cloud technology and data analytics. A developed society is able to deliver four basic citizen rights …
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Dubai issues new regulations for marketing property abroad
Real estate developers and brokers in Dubai marketing local properties outside the emirate now face new regulations. The Dubai Land Department (DLD) recently issued circular No. 13, which outlines new requirements for all real estate announcements, across …
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UAE MoF adopts electric-powered vehicles
The MoU comes as part of MoF’s commitment to support sustainable energy resources in line with UAE vision 2021, by using sustainable transport services offered by Emirates Transport–which contribute to clean energy and provide a healthy and safe …
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Dubai Tourism to reinforce its commitment to West Africa with a three-city road show
Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism), is set to embark on a road show across key cities in Nigeria and Ghana, in an effort to promote the city’s ever-evolving offering to the West African audience. Following a successful …
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Eshraq Properties : stock acquires 50% of Abu Dhabi’s liquidity
Abu Dhabi – Mubasher: Eshraq Properties’ stock accounted for 50% of Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange’s (ADX) liquidity by 1:28pm UAE time. The stock generated AED 86.13 million a few minutes before the closure, while the market’s turnover amounted to AED 172 …
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HESCO® Barriers to be Manufactured in UAE
Army Technology News, views and contacts from the global Army industry HESCO Group recently entered the Tawazun Economic Agreement / UAE Offset programme and later this year will open their first manufacturing facility within the UAE and, as part of their …
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