Lindsay Lohan is planning to launch an island resort in Dubai called Lindsayland after the “Mean Girls” star’s managed to find success as a hospitality entrepreneur, with multiple clubs in Greece. In …
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Only 1% decline in Abu Dhabi’s natural habitats in 5 years
Abu Dhabi: The emirate has detected a decline of less than one per cent of its natural habitats on average during the past five years, including the most critical and environmentally sensitive ones.
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Tourists travelling to Dubai and UAE warned about dangers of drinking alcohol on flights
The Government has warned travellers heading to Dubai and the UAE about the risks of drinking alcohol – even when transiting through the country. In a post on its Facebook page, the British Embassy in …
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Abu Dhabi Police distributes community awareness booklets
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Police has distributed booklets titled ‘Protecting Our Property — Our Responsibility’ to all shoppers at Bawabat Al Sharq Mall, Baniyas. The booklets, in both Arabic …
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Abu Dhabi begins initiative to bring down medicine costs
The Department of Health – Abu Dhabi (DoH) has started the preliminary stage of an … have continuous access to the highest quality of healthcare services, state news agency WAM. Generic medicine is …
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Haj transit passenger suffers double heart attack at Dubai airport
Dr Abdurazzak Hassan Jumale, medical in-charge at DHA’s Airport Medical Centre, told Gulf News: “The pilgrim was to transit through Dubai and head back to Pakistan. He collapsed while walking …
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Britons flying to Dubai are warned they risk arrest if they drink on board
British visitors travelling to Dubai have been warned that they face the risk of arrest if they are found to have had any drinks on the flight over from the UK. The shock new warning from British cons…
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UAE-UK Friendship Society inaugurated in London
London: Shaikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, has attended the inauguration ceremony of a new friendship society between the UAE and the …
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Dubai Police to hold drill at midnight
Dubai: In a bid to stay on their toes and keep evacuation procedures smooth and hassle free, the police are carrying out a trial run tonight at Shaikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Boulevard. Dubai Media …
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Abu Dhabi entities offer new online services platform
Abu Dhabi: The Abu Dhabi Judicial Department and Abu Dhabi City Municipality (ADM) announced on Thursday the launch of their online link covering the Land and Properties Services sector at the …
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UAE Ramping Up Oil Production To 3 Million Bpd
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is ramping up production at a newly operational offshore field, aiming to boost its total output to around 3 million bpd, S&P Global Platts reported on Wednesday …
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Sharjah Driving Institute open on Saturdays
Sharjah: All Saturdays will be normal working days at Sharjah Driving Institute, where all services related to testing drivers will be provided, it was announced. The Vehicles and Drivers …
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UAE judo event reinstated after Israel promised equal treatment
World federation gives green signal to Abu Dhabi tournament after organisers pledge equal conditions for all nations. An international judo competition in the United Arab Emirates has been reinstated …
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UAE astronauts training for space mission, official says
Dubai: The UAE’s first astronauts — Hazza … a senior official told Gulf News. Al Mansouri, a military fighter pilot, and Niadi, an IT expert, were on Tuesday announced as the first Emirati …
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New Air-conditioned walkway to Dubai metro station
5.52m commuters used DMCC metro station in first half of this year A top official at the Dubai Multi-Commodities Centre (DMCC) centre, the master developer of JLT, confirmed to Gulf News that the …
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Plane from Dubai quarantined at NYC airport after passengers fall ill
A plane has been quarantined after numerous passengers became ill aboard a flight from Dubai that arrived at New York City’s … an airline spokesperson said in a statement. Video from news helicopter…
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Sharjah International Book Fair to open on October 31
Dubai: The much awaited Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) will return on October 31 for another exciting calendar of events, it was announced on Wednesday. The 37th edition of the largest …
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