CNBC’s Dan Murphy speaks to the CEO of Siemens Energy about its push toward renewable energy in a region largely dependent on fossil fuels.
Dubai Police clarifies rumours of jaguar on the loose
Dubai: Dubai Police said on Thursday that the ‘wild animal’ seen in a residential neighbourhood in a viral video on social media was actually a pet cat. After two days of searching, the force affirmed …
UAE: Car catches fire on Dubai road
Dubai: A car caught on fire at Dubai’s Ras Al Khor road on Thursday. Dubai Police said the fire caused a traffic jam on the road going towards Sheikh Mohammad bin Zayed Road. Dubai Police urged …
Seha expands availability of Pfizer vaccine across the UAE
Those as young as 12 years old can receive the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine, while the Sinopharm vaccine is only available to those over the age of 16.
Aviation experts express doubts over UAE removal from the UK’s travel ‘red list’
Leading aviation industry experts have expressed doubts over the UAE’s potential removal from the UK’s travel ‘red list’and criticised the initial decision labelling it “slightly hypocritical”. They …
Allowing 100% foreign ownership in UAE firms will boost property market
Allowing foreigners to fully own a business in the UAE will give a fillip to the local property market, particularly the office sector, which is still reeling from low demand due to the coronavirus …
UAE students get a helping hand with university choices
Carfax Education to host a series of free, expert webinars on university applications from 19th May to 28th June 2021 …
Dubai launches region’s ‘first industrial scale’ green hydrogen plant
Hydrogen has a diverse range of applications and can be deployed in sectors such as industry and transport. Dubai is part of the United Arab Emirates, which is a significant producer of crude and gas …
Asian engineer booked for possessing of 2.27g of hashish in Dubai
Sohaila Ahmed, Staff Reporter A 25-year-old Asian engineer was arrested on drug-trafficking charges and referred to criminal court for possession of 2.27g of hashish in Dubai. The incident dates back …
Ramp on Emirates Road heading to Dubai closed from Friday to Sunday
RTA informs motorists to use alternative routes to reach their destinations A loop on Emirates Road at Al Ruwaiyah Interchange, leading to Dubai-Al Ain Road in the direction of Dubai, will be …
Dubai Tourism applauds a safe and successful Arabian Travel Market 2021
The event has undoubtedly given a kick-start to global tourism recovery and further reinforced the positive outlook for Dubai’s tourism sector in 2021 and beyond …
Sharjah Finance Department launches procedures for linking Tahseel smart payment with digital payment wallets
Sharjah: Sharjah Finance Department (SFD) on Wednesday, launched procedures for linking and integrating the smart receipt system, Tahseel, with global digital payment wallets Apple Pay, Google Pay, …
Video: We toured Sharjah like a Third Culture Kid and you won’t believe the hidden gems we found
For the third episode of our mini series, powered by Hyundai , Third Culture Kids of Dubai, Iman Fawaz took us all around Sharjah (her hometown,) and gave us a tour of some of the best spots. The …
UAE reports 1,401 new COVID-19 cases and 3 deaths
ABU DHABI – The Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) announced that it conducted 244,880 additional COVID-19 tests over the past 24 hours, using state-of-the-art medical testing equipment. In a …
UAE discusses steps to combat money laundering, terror financing
During the meeting, Hamed Al Zaabi, Director-General of the Executive Office of the Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism, made a presentation on the issue of combating money …
Sharjah to open largest safari park outside Africa
Sharjah will open the doors to the largest safari park outside Africa later this year or early next year, said a senior official. Located near Al Dhaid, the safari park will house hundreds of …
From the Editors: Sharjah Reading Festival – good times are here again
Gulf News editors’ comment on trending local, regional and international events …