Sharjah — An Economic Powerhouse

SHARJAH is experiencing robust economic growth after rebounding from the impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic due to thriving manufacturing, construction and real estate sectors supported by free zones …

UAE: road deaths up by 3% due to ‘misbehavior’

The number of fatalities on UAE roads rose by 3% last year compared to 2022, with road safety experts blaming the accidents primarily on the “misbehaviour of road users.”The recently uploaded ‘open data’ on road safety statistics for 2023 by the Ministry of Interior (MOI) showed that were 352 road fatalities across the country in 2023.

Indian Consulate in Dubai to hold ‘open house’

A spokesperson for the mission told Gulf News that this is the first Open House to be publicised in a big way ever since the current Consul General of India in Dubai, Satish Kumar Sivan, assumed office. He confirmed that the forum will be held more frequently based on the response from the attendees.

UAE aims to grow economy at 7% in 2024, says minister

The global challenges have tested the UAE’s resilience, but the aim is to grow the economy at 7 per cent in 2024, said Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy. The UAE has been aiming to grow 7 per cent per year in order to double its gross …

Dubai: Can Motorists Drive Against Traffic If Road Is Flooded?

Authorities in Dubai have detailed the procedures motorists must follow if they get caught on flooded roads or their vehicles break down amid unstable weather conditions. This came as heavy rains lashed the UAE on Thursday – two weeks after record showers left some areas flooded.