Saudi Arabia’s former intelligence chief and ambassador to the United States, Prince Bandar bin Sultan bin Abdulaziz, slammed the Palestinian leadership for criticizing the decision of some Gulf …
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Majority of UAE residents keen to switch banks; hunt for offers
Around three-fourths – or 76 per cent – of UAE residents are keen to switch banks and around 70 per cent are actively searching for new bank offers as expectations of consumers are rapidly evolving …
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UAE places 10th among nations with lowest ‘worry’ count, World Worry Index finds
A majority of UAE residents now reckon they are more worried about the spread of fake news. The pandemic and its fallout on society and the economy has only raised the concern levels. Image Credit …
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Three killed in separate accidents in Sharjah
Three men died in separate road accidents in Sharjah over past few days, an official said. The victim, identified R.M.B.D, was driving his vehicle when the accident occurred. His vehicle collided …
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Jewish sukkah rises at base of world’s tallest tower in UAE
Visitors to the world’s tallest building, a tapering cylinder of aluminum and glass that has become emblematic of modern Dubai, may encounter an unlikely …
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New resort-style clubhouse to come up in Sharjah lifestyle hub
Sharjah Holding, a strategic partnership between Majid Al Futtaim Properties and Sharjah Asset Management, is set to launch an elegant new clubhouse at its premier lifestyle destination Al Zahia.
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2,992 new paid parking spots in Sharjah become operational
Sharjah Municipality has introduced new paid parking zones in streets of Al Nahda, Muwaileh and Al Tawuain areas to ensure easy availability of parking spaces. The municipality announced that the …
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Sharjah converts 2,992 parking spaces into paid parking spots
These parking spaces were equipped with the necessary parking signs and meters, some of which operate with touch screen.
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Palestinian Business Leader Hopes UAE, Bahrain Will Press Israel to Stop Settlements
A top Palestinian business executive said on Monday that new Gulf Arab ties with Israel, condemned by Palestinian leaders, could also be an opportunity to apply fresh pressure to halt Jewish …
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MIDEAST STOCKS-Saudi outperforms in weak Gulf, while property shares weigh on Dubai
Most major Middle Eastern markets ended lower on Monday with losses in real estate shares weighing on the Dubai index, while the Saudi market bucked the trend to close higher. Oct 5 (Reuters) – Most …
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Dubai Safari Park re-opens after two-year refurbishment
Dubai’s Safari Park reopened its doors Monday after a two-year expansion, as the emirate seeks to boost its hard-hit tourism sector amid the coronavirus pandemic.
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New details emerge about Dubai’s Museum of the Future
Museum will be home to a research centre with labs and classrooms as well as space for museum-goers to experience new technologies New details emerged about Dubai’s Museum of the Future on Monday as …
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Sharjah launches Dh4.4m global fund for Imran Khan’s cancer hospital in Pakistan
Ameera fund’ has been launched for Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan’s cancer hospital in Peshawar. The fund has been launched following directives of Sheikha Jawaher bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of …
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Nearly 3,000 parking spaces in Sharjah converted into paid slots
As many as 2,992 parking spaces in Sharjah have been converted into paid parking slots, the municipality announced on Monday. The paid parking spaces are in the Muwailih 3 (1,755 spaces), Al Nahda …
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Abu Dhabi Investor Signs Pact on $225 Million Sudan Farm Project
International Holding Co. said a unit entered into an agreement with DAL Group to jointly invest $225 million in a Sudan agriculture project as the Abu Dhabi-based investor diversifies its portfolio.
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Lawrence Epstein interview: UFC ‘want to be in business with Abu Dhabi for ever’
MMA company’s COO discusses the success of Fight Island, what makes Dana White a marketing genius, and future ambitions in the capital The UFC hopes to be in business with Abu Dhabi “for ever” as it …
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Sheikh Khaled tours SeaWorld Abu Dhabi as mega project takes shape
Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed toured SeaWorld Abu Dhabi as construction work continues to gathers pace on the tourist attraction. The mega project is now 40 per cent complete and is set to swing …
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