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.
VIDEO: Dubai among top 10 best cities for expats to live and work
Dubai has been voted one of the world’s top 10 cities for expatriates to work and live in, according to a new study. The emirate ranked as the 9th best city overall for foreigners looking to move overseas, according to a ranking by language learning …
Abu Dhabi’s ADNOC says oil production capacity hits 4.85 million bpd
Abu Dhabi energy giant ADNOC’s announcement comes just ahead of a June 1 meeting in Vienna of the OPEC+ alliance.
Dubai weather: Heavy rains lash UAE again; Flights cancelled, schools and offices shut
Heavy rainfall has returned to United Arab Emirates with several flights being cancelled while people and students have been asked to work and study from home. The MeT department has issued an orange alert for Friday as heavy rains and thunderstorms lashed …
UAE non-oil sector rose in April, but heavy rain impacted sales
The UAE’s non-oil private sector continued to expand in April, although heavy rainfall in the country – the worst since records began in 1949 – disrupted business operations and affected sales. The headline S&P Global Purchasing Managers’ Index for the UAE dipped to 55.
Dubai’s RTA launches ‘Stadium’ bus station, improves several bus routes
The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA)’s new bus station – Stadium Bus Station – is to be inaugurated on Friday, May 3. The new bus station, located at the Al Qusais Area beside the Stadium Metro Station, is aimed at meeting the growing demand …
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.
Sharjah developer launches new hospitality and entertainment division
Leading Sharjah developer Arada has consolidated its lifestyle assets into a separate division with new leadership as it continues to see healthy growth outside its core residential business.
UAE: Most motorists who repair rain-damaged vehicles plan to buy new ones
Vehicles that were submerged in the basement parking of the buildings were still being pulled out this week by the vehicle owners
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 Flights Cancelled, Schools And Offices Shut Due To Rains
Days after the United Arab Emirates witnessed flooding in April, heavy rains have returned to the country with several flights being cancelled and delayed in and out of Dubai while people and students were asked to work and study from home, Khaleej Times …
School out, but exams on: How UAE students tackled rains to attend board finals in person
On Thursday, when governments across the UAE Sharjah resident Naveeda Jukaku was on call with her son’s school to make sure that he would have bus transport to get to and from school to write his board exam.
UAE: Abu Dhabi Event Aims To Create Collective Vision For Brighter Future Of Global Health
The DoH is collaborating with key strategic partners within the healthcare ecosystem, including M42, PureHealth, Johnson & Johnson, Microsoft, Burjeel Holdings, GSK, Institute for Healthier Living Abu Dhabi (IHLAD), Novartis, Viatris, AstraZeneca, Sanofi and more to bring the vision of better health to life.
Dubai Floods: Fresh Alert Issued for ‘Unstable’ Weather, As New Wave of Rain Hits Emirates| Oneindia
Abu Dhabi and Dubai experienced heavy rain and thunderstorms earlier than expected, prompting an amber alert across the UAE. Moderate to heavy rainfall hit various areas, accompanied by lightning and
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.
UAE President receives condolences from Rulers of Sharjah, UAQ
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan today received condolences on the death of Sheikh Tahnoun bin Mohammed Al Nahyan from H.H. Dr. Sheikh Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Supreme …