There’s always something new and exciting on offer in the luxury playground that is Dubai. Despite the travails of 2020, the city saw a plethora of new hotels and restaurants, and the trend seems to …
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India Captured Dubai’s Princess Latifa and Returned Her in Secret Prisoner Swap for British Arms Dealer?
British arms dealer Christian Michel was extradited to India just days after Indian forces seized Latifa off the coast of Goa in March 2018 while she was trying to flee Dubai.
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Dubai: Authorities shut Shisha cafe, salon for violating Covid norms
Two outlets were closed by the Dubai authorities for violation of Covid safety norms placed to contain the spread of the pandemic. The two establishments – shisha cafe in Oud Metha and a salon in the …
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UAE Arabian Gulf League: Al-Jazira claim top spot after thrashing Sharjah FC 3-0
Al Jazira moved to pole position on the league table after they outclassed Sharjah FC 3-0 in a top of the table clash of the Arabian Gulf League (AGL) on Friday evening at Sharjah Stadium in matchweek …
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UAE: Dh600,000 fine, ban on person involved in finance breach
The central bank is actively overseeing that all exchange houses, their owners and staff abide by the UAE laws.
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Mary Robinson calls not helping Dubai’s Sheikha Latifa her ‘biggest’ mistake
Former UN human rights envoy Mary Robinson has called not intervening in the case of Sheikha Latifa her “biggest” mistake. The daughter of the ruler of Dubai tried to flee the country in 2018 and …
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Pension fund chief Machin quits after trip to UAE for vaccine
The British boss of Canada’s largest pension fund has resigned amid outrage at his decision to travel to the United Arab Emirates to receive a private Covid-19 vaccination.Mark Machin’s departure from …
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UAE Expands Yemen Aid, Commits US$230 Million in Additional Support for the Yemeni People
English News and Press Release on Yemen about Contributions, Food and Nutrition, Epidemic and more; published on 26 Feb 2021 by Govt. UAE …
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CEO of Canada’s largest pension fund resigns after traveling to UAE for vaccine
The CEO of the Canada Pension Plan Investment Board has resigned after the Wall Street Journal revealed that he traveled to the United Arab Emirates to obtain the first dose of a coronavirus …
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Mary Robinson ‘made a big mistake’ over Dubai princess
Former President of Ireland Mary Robinson made a “big mistake” over Princess Latifa Al Maktoum. The daughter of Dubai’s ruler, who tried to flee the country in 2018, was previously described as a …
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The Brand New Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island Has Just Opened Its Doors
Hilton has this month announced the grand opening of its breath-taking Hilton Abu Dhabi Yas Island; set within Yas Bay’s Waterfront, this vibrant destination on the Southern end of Abu Dhabi’s Yas …
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UK government accused of abandoning British man with HIV imprisoned in UAE
The government has been accused of abandoning a British man with HIV, who has been locked up for more than a decade on a six-year criminal sentence in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) despite having …
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Tank Expert Steven Seagal Is Now The Official Spokesperson For A UAE-Made Armored Truck
Steven Seagal, once one of America’s biggest action movie stars, is now a booth babe for multi-national arms manufacturers.
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Daventry council criticised for £7.5m deposits with Abu Dhabi bank amid calls to stop investing in fossil fuel supporters
The £7.5m of deposits last year came months after declaring it would no longer invest in companies with ties to fossil fuels …
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Covid-19: UAE expats hail Kerala’s free PCR tests for travellers
Mohamed Afsal, a pharmacist in the UAE, said the decision shows how the state government ‘understands the plight of the overseas working …
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Canada Pension Fund chief Mark Machin quits after vaccine trip to UAE
The British boss of Canada’s largest pension fund has resigned after outrage at his decision to travel to the United Arab Emirates to receive a private Covid-19 vaccination.Mark Machin’s departure …
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Dubai Based Crypto Investment Fund to Convert $750 Million Worth of BTC Into ADA and DOT Tokens
Dubai based FD7 Ventures says it will offload bitcoins worth $750 million and will increase positions in Cardano and Polkadot.
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