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Dubai launches Police without Policeman initiative
Speaking on the news that forms part of the city’s Dubai 10X initiative– a project that aims to make the city 10 years ahead of the rest – the commander-in chief of Dubai Police General Abdullah Al Marri said “[the concept will] strengthen our …
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Qatar renews Al-Bunduq oil deal with Abu Dhabi
Following the news of the deal on Tuesday, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Supreme Petroleum Council issued a statement denying Abu Dhabi’s role in reaching the agreement with QP. Abu Dhabi is one of seven emirates of the UAE. “Al-Bunduq oilfield is shared …
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Dubai Police jobs two steps away for Emiratis
An identity is enough for Emirati jobseekers to work with the Dubai Police. The intelligent, smart job platform was launched on the sidelines of the three-day Careers UAE 2018, which began in Dubai on Tuesday. The applicant is urged to use a smart device …
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Sharjah Health Authority Signs MoU With Aster DM Healthcare To Expand Healthcare Coverage For Residents
Sharjah Health Authority and Aster DM Healthcare, a leading private healthcare provider signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide Sharjah residents with top quality medical care ranging from primary to quaternary care at discounted rates. The …
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Abu Dhabi gives $ 17.4 million to fund 2 renewable energy projects in Seychelles
(Seychelles News Agency) – Seychelles will receive funding for two renewable energy projects at a price of $17.4 million from the Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), a communique from Seychelles’ embassy in the United Arab Emirates said on Monday.
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Qatar, UAE extend oil field concession to Japan amid crisis
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates – Qatar and the United Arab Emirates have each extended a concession to an offshore oil field they share to a Japanese consortium despite a diplomatic crisis between the two of them tearing at the region. Both Qatar and the …
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Police without policemen: Dubai to use advanced technology for better surveillance
Gone are the days when the police patrol was a common sight, Dubai is on the verge to make a history. On Monday, the Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) announced that a new initiative called “Police without Policemen” would be implemented very soon.
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Turkish heiress’s Dubai hen party ends in fiery air crash
A weekend hen party in Dubai ended in tragedy when the private jet carrying a Turkish heiress and her seven girlfriends crashed in the Iranian desert. Mina Basaran, 28, was treating her friends to a no-holds-barred girls weekend in the desert kingdom.
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Meet the Indian-origin doctor who won Abu Dhabi Award
Abu Dhabi: “The UAE was not built on money but a vision [of Shaikh … of Emirati patients when they and their loved ones are in pain,” he told Gulf News while narrating his experience since he reached Al Ain on May 30, 1967. He said Emiratis are …
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Abu Dhabi Police celebrates 60 years with giant projections
The Abu Dhabi Police has celebrated 60 years of service with a strong new identity and a spectacular anniversary show. The invite-only event featured impeccably choreographed parades, moving vehicles, live demonstrations from officers and an array of …
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Abu Dhabi hotel room rates fall by almost a quarter in February
DUBAI: Abu Dhabi hotel room rates fell by almost a quarter in February as demand slowed, with a major exhibition being held in the emirate in an off year. Average daily room rates (ADR) were down 23.3 percent to 431.34 dirhams in February, industry monitor …
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Dubai to host WoodShow
DUBAI – The flourishing global wood industry is taking centerstage when Dubai plays host to the Dubai WoodShow for three days beginning March 12 at the Dubai World Trade Centre. More than 300 exhibitors from 55 countries are set to offer best products at …
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Sharjah Government issues $1bn sukuk
director-general of Sharjah Finance Department, was quoted as saying report carried by Emirates news agency Wam. “We were confident that Sharjah’s sukuk issuance would be successful due to the emirate’s economic and financial status on a regional and …
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Plane flying from UAE to Turkey crashes in Iran, killing 11
Sharjah is a neighbouring emirate of Dubai. Turkey’s private Dogan News Agency identified the plane as a Bombardier CL604, tail number TC-TRB. Turkey’s Transport Ministry said the aircraft belonged to a company named Basaran Holding, which The Associated …
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Plane flying from United Arab Emirates to Turkey crashes in Iran, killing 11
Sharjah is a neighbouring emirate of Dubai. Turkey’s private Dogan News Agency identified the plane as a Bombardier CL604, tail number TC-TRB. Turkey’s Transport Ministry said the plane belongs to a company named Basaran Holding, which The Associated …
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United Arab Emirates shares higher at close of trade; DFM General up 0.97%
Investing.com – United Arab Emirates equities were higher at the close on Sunday, as gains in the Banking, Real Estate & Construction and Finance & Investment sectors propelled shares higher. At the close in Dubai, the DFM General rose 0.97%, while the …
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