Keralite convicted for running over Sudanese boy in 2012 calls it a ‘rebirth’ Abu Dhabi: An Indian driver, who was facing capital punishment in the UAE, is walking free today, almost nine years after …
UAE: Is Bitcoin losing its edge? Speed of growth slows and shiny outlook blurs
UAE: Bitcoin prices are dropping again. Should I hold off on selling? UAE: Does Ethereum have the potential to outperform rival Bitcoin in the weeks or months to come? UAE: Retirement checklist – what …
Report cases of dengue fever immediately: UAE ministry
The Ministry of Health and Prevention (Mohap) has called on all government and private health facilities to step up monitoring for the dengue fever virus infection.According to Al Bayan, the Ministry …
UAE: Reader wants cash refund for a cancelled air ticket instead of an open ticket
Travel agency refunded the full amount in cash after Gulf News’ intervention Trending Get Breaking News Alerts From Gulf News We’ll send you latest news updates through the day. You can manage them …
Dubai: Tumour larger than golf ball removed from man’s eye
Doctors in Dubai have removed a humongous rare tumour – bigger than the size of a golf ball – from behind the eye of a 50-year-old cement factory worker. By the time the patient was examined by …
5 amazing UAE launches to look forward to this year
Dubai: Coinciding with the celebrations of 50 years of the UAE’s union are several remarkable launches and openings in Dubai. Here are some of the most anticipated landmarks set to open this year.
Dubai property transaction value hits 4-year high in May
Dubai real estate market recorded the highest total sales transaction value in May 2021 in the last four years, reaching over Dh11.11 billion.May 2021 saw 4,429 transactions worth Dh11.11 billion, 8.1 …
MIDEAST STOCKS Most Gulf markets fall; Dubai rises on real estate strength
Most major Gulf stock markets fell in early trading on Tuesday, while Dubai bucked the trend, supported by gains in real estate shares.
Abu Dhabi Ups Efforts to Become Media Industry Hub With $6 Billion Investment
Abu Dhabi is stepping up efforts to become a global media and entertainment industry hub as part of a drive to diversify its oil-based economy. The oil-rich capital of the United Arab Emirates has …
Dubai court upholds jail term and deportation for Bangladeshi man who uploaded TikTok video with gunshot sounds
Dubai: Dubai Court of Appeals has upheld the six-month jail sentence for a waiter for adding fake gunshot sounds to his Tiktok video clip. The 34-year-old Bangladeshi waiter was accused of recording a …
Sharjah Police honour man for helping foil attempt at theft
Asian man helped in the arrest of a thief and handed him over to the police Sharjah: An Asian man was honoured by Major General Saif Al Ziri Al Shamsi, commander-in-chief of Sharjah Police, for his …
Dubai: $21.77mln lost to crypto scams this year; how to keep your money safe
He said these scams cover different kinds of criminal aspects, such as Ponzi schemes and false representation, etc. “When we tell this number to people, they say: is it really possible that Dh80 …
Air Arabia to start new service from Sharjah to Phuket
UAE’s Air Arabia will introduce a new service to Phuket, Thailand, with direct flights from Sharjah International Airport, starting July 2, 2021. The schedule of Air Arabia flights to Phuket, from …
Abu Dhabi’s creative pivot away from oil
Plus, the FT’s Gulf correspondent, Simeon Kerr, explains why Abu Dhabi is shifting away from oil and investing more into arts, media and culture. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out …
Abu Dhabi Plans $6 Billion Spending in Cultural Sector, FT Says
Abu Dhabi plans to invest $6 billion in the cultural and creative industries over the next five years as the energy-rich sheikhdom diversifies away from oil, the Financial Times reported.
Thrilled to Have You: UAE Welcomes American Jewish Advocacy Group
The American Jewish Committee (AJC) advocacy group said it has opened an office in the United Arab Emirates, its first in the Arab region, in a move welcomed by the Gulf state’s foreign minister to …
UAE resets a decade of muscular foreign policy
For a decade, the United Arab Emirates has been the Arab world’s most muscular regional actor, deploying its petrodollar wealth and military power to bolster allies and weaken foes. But after the …