The UAE’s first mission to the ISS was originally scheduled for April but was pushed back to September due to the failure of a manned Soyuz MS-10 spacecraft last October [link to news article]. …
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Saudi, UAE overstate their oil capacities: Iran oil minister
Iranian Oil Minister Bijan Zanganeh said Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates overstate their oil capacities, Iran’s state news agency IRNA reported on Friday. The comments were in reaction to …
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Dubai’s Emaar Properties eyes projects in key Chinese cities
The two showrooms will be used to showcase the UAE as an investment destination, with a focus on property, educational opportunities and healthcare. Subscribe to Arabian Business’ newsletter to …
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UAE kids are the future of jiu-jitsu: Al Dhaheri
The long-term approach of the UAE Jiu-Jitsu Federation (UAEJJF) and the world-class standard of competition at the Abu Dhabi World Professional Jiu-Jitsu Championship are combining to create a future …
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Sharjah city guide: Where to eat, drink, shop and stay in the UAE Emirate
A centre of Islamic culture and tradition, Sharjah is the third-largest city in the UAE and only 30 minutes from Dubai Airport. Perhaps because alcohol is banned, it’s been overshadowed by its …
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Dubai’s Damac awards $117m contracts on key UAE projects
Damac awarded 41 percent of the contracts for works at their master development Akoya, while 16 percent of contracts were awarded for Damac Hills, state news agency WAM reported … attract a sizeable …
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UAE minister opens Abu Dhabi int’l book fair
(MENAFN – Kuwait News Agency (KUNA)) ABU DHABI, April 24 (KUNA) — UAE Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior Lt.-Gen Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan inaugurated the 29th edition of …
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Local Press: Impossible is nothing in UAE
Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. In an editorial in today’s edition of Gulf News, the paper said, “The naming of the ministry is a distinguishing feature in itself as it confers a high status to …
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Dubai trip opens markets for county
Left-right, are producer Garrett Zahacy, Aarij Bashir, Trade and Relations Officer at Alberta Agriculture and Forestry, Marcy Grossman, Canada’s Consul General for Dubai and the Northern Emirates, Big …
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From Sudan’s protesters, a warning to Saudi Arabia and the UAE: Don’t meddle
Saudi Arabia and the UAE reacted with alarm to the previous bout of popular … around the world Like Washington Post World on Facebook and stay updated on foreign news
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Multi-faith memorial service held for Sri Lankan bombing victims in Dubai
… Sri Lankan brothers and sisters in Dubai at the Sri Lankan Consulate in Dubai. Image Credit: Clint Egbert/Gulf News Dubai: The Sri Lankan community Wednesday held a multi-faith meeting in …
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UAE’s Sharjah named 2019 World Book Capital
Sharjah (United Arab Emirates) (AFP) – The UAE city of Sharjah took up the mantle as UNESCO’s World Book Capital for 2019 late Tuesday, launching a series of cultural programmes aimed at both locals …
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Dubai expat feared dead, another missing in Sri Lanka
Dubai: Two Dubai-based expats remain missing in Sri Lanka on Wednesday, three days after the deadly terrorists bombings which had killed 359 people so far, Gulf News has learnt. The two …
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Man hides Rs 76 lakh gold on Dubai flight, held at Chandigarh airport
Instances of unclaimed gold being recovered from Dubai flight are becoming common … Download The Times of India News App for Latest City News.
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Dubai’s Biggest Islamic Bank Weighs Acquiring Local Rival
(Bloomberg) — Dubai Islamic Bank PJSC is weighing a possible acquisition of smaller rival Noor Bank PJSC as the United Arab Emirates’ biggest Islamic lender seeks ways to expand amid a wave of …
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Abu Dhabi’s real estate investment law reforms are ‘game changing,’ developer says
“With all of that, we’re hoping to see much more job creation in Abu Dhabi, and more demand for real estate across all of the asset classes,” Al Dhiyebi said. Got a confidential news tip? We want to …
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Sharjah Ruler accepts Unesco World Book Capital 2019 title
His Highness Dr Sheikh Sultan Bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah officially accepted the Unesco World Book Capital 2019 title at the Al Majaz Amphitheatre in …
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