DUBAI: An online platform where both plaintiffs and respondents can settle disputes without going to an actual court has been launched in Abu Dhabi, UAE state-news agency WAM reported. The digital pla…
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Abu Dhabi’s original urban block, Al Hosn, opens to the public
ABU DHABI.-The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi opened Al Hosn to the public on Friday 7 December 2018. Al Hosn is Abu Dhabi’s original urban block, comprising four interrelated component…
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Sharjah announces 600 jobs in Dh25.7b budget for 2019
our goal is for all of Sharjah’s residents to enjoy a comfortable life,” he said. Dubai is getting these stunning $23 million floating villas that can withstand flooding (Provided by Business Insider) …
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Dubai’s Floating Carrefour Supermarkets to Serve Boats, Yachts
Dubai’s retail explosion is extending out to sea. Majid Al Futtaim Holding LLC, the Middle East operator of Carrefour SA stores, has created sail-through supermarkets to cater to customers on yachts, …
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Sharjah airport implements new baggage rules
Non-compliant baggage, such as two items wrapped together, will not be accepted at the arrival point, either directly or through Sharjah Aviation Services. ALSO READ: UAE now has the most powerful pas…
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Dubai: Doing this one common holiday activity in the UAE could see you thrown into PRISON
Dubai and the rest of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have very different customs and laws to those in the UK. This is the latest travel advice. The UAE is a Muslim country and the rules crack down on …
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Rainfall likely in UAE today
Parts of the UAE was covered with fog and mist on Saturday morning … with a probability of some light rainfall. Download the Microsoft News app for your Android or iPhone device and get news & live …
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Cloudy weather, rainfall likely in UAE today
Parts of the UAE was covered with fog and mist on Saturday morning … with a probability of some light rainfall. Download the Microsoft News app for your Android or iPhone device and get news & live …
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Another Sharjah-resident scammed by well-dressed, middle-aged woman
Siddiqui who lives in Sharjah was scammed by a woman around two … Siddiqui shared his experience after reading an earlier Gulf News Community Report, describing a similar incident.
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Pope Francis to visit UAE in historic trip to the Gulf
According to UAE government figures in 2016 … According to the National Catholic Register news website, Christianity has been present in the southern Arabian Gulf since the 6th century. In October, …
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Citroen explains why Abu Dhabi backing for third WRC car was lost
Citroen team principal Pierre Budar has explained the reasons for the loss of Abu Dhabi funding that will limit the team to a two-car 2019 World Rally Championship line-up. Abu Dhabi has been one of t…
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Dubai rulers slam BBC’s ‘regrettable’ documentary on ‘missing princess’ Latifa and insist she’s enjoying ‘privacy and peace’
Dubai Ruler’s Court said Princess Latifa Maktoum celebrated … who also joined her on the mission – first driving into neighbouring Oman before sailing to India. She told Sky News: ‘At this point the …
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Abu Dhabi International Airport Becomes First Transport Hub to Harvest Energy and Data from Passengers’ Footsteps in Middle East
which converts the footsteps of travellers into off-grid electricity and data. Abu Dhabi Airports has commissioned Pavegen, the award-winning UK clean-tech company, in collaboration with Masdar (Abu D…
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UAE says Gulf Arab bloc still strong despite Qatar row
DUBAI (Reuters) – The United Arab Emirates said on Thursday the Gulf Cooperation Council remained valid despite a bitter row with Qatar that has fractured the bloc ahead of an annual summit next week. …
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How missing Dubai princess practised her escape
Footage of a missing Dubai princess scuba diving in her palace as she prepares to flee her family has been shared with Sky News, along with new pictures of the young woman. Sheikha Latifa bint Mohamme…
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Abu Dhabi Airports to host ACI Airport Exchange 2019
The special handover ceremony at the close of ACI Airport Exchange 2018 saw Mohammed Al Katheeri, SVP Strategy and Communications at Abu Dhabi Airports officially receive the hosting rights and respon…
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World Congress of Cardiology & Cardiovascular Health 2018 Opens in Dubai
In Dubai today, cardiologists, researchers, policymakers and health leaders came together at the launch of the World Heart Federation’s World Congress of Cardiology and Cardiovascular Health 2018. (Lo…
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