safety instructions and links the residents with the Dubai Seismic Network under the municipality to provide their feedback. Officials spoke to Gulf News after the app recorded the largest among the s…
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UAE, Egypt agree on plan to build government capacities
Cairo: The Egypt Government Excellence Conference 2018, organised with the support and participation of the UAE Government, concluded on Thursday in Cairo. Representatives of the UAE and Egypt agreed …
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Abu Dhabi taxis go green
and Abu Dhabi emirate’s taxis may soon offer the same convenience to commuters. Speaking to Gulf News, Mohammad Al Qamzi, general manager at the Abu Dhabi Department of Transport’s taxi regulation dep…
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Now, a pop-up petrol pump at UAE malls
The kiosks were previously set up at Marina Mall and Yas Mall in Abu Dhabi. “The intent is to engage with the community, to listen to concerns, and to explain and answer any queries,” said an Adnoc sp…
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UAE denies taking measures expelling Qatari nationals
the UAE specified that Qatari nationals outside the country must obtain a prior permit to enter the country,” the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation said in a statement publishe…
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EU slams UAE retaliatory acts against Somalia over Gulf crisis
The European Parliament has condemned the United Arab Emirates (UAE), saying the country was taking retaliatory actions against Somalia for the latter’s neutral position on the Gulf crisis. In a resol…
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United Arab Emirates shares higher at close of trade; DFM General up 0.67%
Investing.com – United Arab Emirates equities were higher at the close on Thursday, as gains in the Services, Consumer Staples and Transport sectors propelled shares higher. At the close in Dubai, the …
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UAE: No orders for expulsion of Qataris since severing of ties
The UAE has affirmed that since the announcement of the severing of relations with Qatar was made by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on June 5th, 2017, in support of …
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UAE lifts ban on imports of fresh produce from Kerala
In the UAE alone, the import of an estimated 100 tonnes of fruits and vegetables sent daily via airports in Kerala was affected. As Gulf News first reported, the ban also impacted the imports of fruit…
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Clarification on Qatari citizens in UAE
ABU DHABI: The UAE has affirmed that since the announcement of the severing of relations with Qatar was made by the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation on June 5th, 2017, in …
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Dubai blows away latest shisha rumour
Dubai: Authorities in Dubai have denied the latest rumour circulating about a new disease brought about by smoking shisha in restaurants and coffee shops. The false allegations, which spread across so…
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No more queuing up at Dubai Frame with launch of e-tickets
However, officials confirmed to Gulf News that Dubai Municipality will not increase the price for the on-the-spot tickets like in the case of Burj Khalifa. “We have not considered any proposal to chan…
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UAE is top destination for Indians
“A new strategic partnership between the UAE and India on skill development and mutual recognition of qualifications will help sort out this problem,” Navdeep Singh Suri, India’s Ambassador to the UAE …
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UAE, Kazakhstan explore investment plans
Astana: His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, on Wednesday held talks with Nursultan Nazarbayev, President of K…
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Secret room, Filipino favourites in Dubai tower
Dubai: A secret toy store. Boodle fights. Grilled chicken feet and intestines. No, this isn’t a list for the next Mission Impossible. These are some of the uniquely Filipino things you can find in jus…
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Indians, Pakistanis top in road fatalities in Sharjah
Sharjah: Road fatalities in Sharjah, including pedestrian deaths, dropped to 41 in the first six months of this year from 61 in the same period last year, said police. Given their larger expatriate po…
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See UAE’s Jebel Jais like you’ve never seen it before
If you want to visit this mountain-top destination and you have no car — no problem. A new shuttle bus now makes it easier to access the UAE’s highest peak. If you’re a visitor, getting to Ras Al Khai…
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