Dubai: Residents in Sharjah will now have ample time to pay off their traffic fines at a reduced cost, all the way until February. Sharjah Police have announced that the 50 per cent discount in traffic fines will be extended until February 28, 2018.
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Dubai to ring in 2018 with Burj Khalifa laser show
Dubai: Dubai will ring in the New Year with a spectacular laser … and safety and security of people and buildings during the celebrations,” he told Gulf News later. Brig Al Gaithi, who also heads the ESC committee, said additional security measures …
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Dubai Police: Era of innovative policing begins
(Photo: Pankaj Sharma/Gulf News Archives) Dubai Police have also launched a walk-in smart police station that will be located in shopping malls. Engineer Khuloud Al Marzouqi of Dubai Police said the walk-in station will offer various services.
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Man dies, three hurt in Sharjah accident
Sharjah: A 19-year-old Pakistani man died on Wednesday after his car veered off the road and hit the pavement in Sharjah, an official said on Wednesday. The police received a report about the accident around 5.30am. The Pakistani driver identified as A.H.A …
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Dubai jeweller held for smuggling 50kg of gold into India
DUBAI: The owner of a jewellery shop in Deira, Dubai has been arrested in Mumbai for allegedly smuggling 50 kg of gold into India with the help of his businessman brother. India’s Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) took both men into custody last …
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Abu Dhabi’s IPIC says Malaysian fund 1MDB has paid settlement amount in full
KUALA LUMPUR (Reuters) – Abu Dhabi’s government-owned International Petroleum Investment Co (IPIC) on Wednesday said Malaysian state fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) has made all required payments as part of a settlement agreement between the two.
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1,104 buildings constructed in Q3 in Abu Dhabi
Mohamed bin Zayed City in Abu Dhabi came first in terms of completed buildings with … Subscribe to Arabian Business’ newsletter to receive the latest breaking news and business stories in Dubai,the UAE and the GCC straight to your inbox.
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Abu Dhabi launches electronic trading licence drive
reported Emirates news agency Wam. The initiative was launched at a press conference at Abu Dhabi Economic Media Club headquarters. Participants included Mohammed Munif Al Mansouri, CEO of Abu Dhabi Business Centre, Ahmed Tarish Al Qubaisi, acting director …
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With 5% VAT from January 1, trips to UAE to cost more
a majority of the 1.8 crore were flying between India and UAE. Get latest news & live updates on the go on your pc with News App. Download The Times of India news app for your device.
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RTA, Dubai Police reveal plans to beat New Year’s Eve traffic in Dubai
This year, we will have three exits. Dubai water canal walkway will be open to exit and two exits onto Shaikh Zayed Road.— Gulf News (@gulf_news) December 27, 2017 Event Security Committee App is a smart app highlighting all available services such as …
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UAE news year in review: the most important stories of 2017
More space news would make headlines and spark the public imagination … Visitors look at the marble statue of Diana of Versailles at the Louvre Abu Dhabi. REUTERS When sirens rang at the Torch Tower in Dubai Marina warning of a potential fire just …
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Watch: Shaikh Mohammad visits Dubai Frame
The space between the towers gives a pretty clear view of the city from a high altitude. Gulf News previously reported that the Dubai Frame is expected to attract nearly 2 million tourists a year, and will have a smart ticketing system instead of paper …
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Mohammad Bin Rashid visits Dubai Frame
Dubai: His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Tuesday visited Dubai’s new iconic landmark, the Dubai Frame at Zabeel Park. Accompanied by Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin …
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Mohammad visits Dubai Frame
Dubai: His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Tuesday visited Dubai’s new iconic landmark, the Dubai Frame at Zabeel Park. Accompanied by Shaikh Hamdan Bin Mohammad Bin …
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Wael Jassar to perform two gigs in Abu Dhabi
Wael Jassar will perform two concerts in Abu Dhabi on in the lead up to the New Year’s Eve celebrations in the capital. Catch the Lebanese singer at midnight at the Legends Club, Sheraton Corniche on December 28 and at Marina Al Bateen Resort on December …
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Emirates pays tribute to UAE’s founding father
Dubai: The next time you take a flight with Emirates, there’s a chance you’d notice a different image on the exterior of the aircraft. A number of Emirates’ planes will sport a bespoke livery next year as part of a new campaign to promote the legacy of …
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1,000 yachts to celebrate New Year in Dubai
Dubai: A new initiative called Sea Dubai will see 1,000 yachts gathering for New Year celebrations between Burj Al Arab and Palm Jumeirah from December 29 to December 31. The event is being billed as the UAE’s largest yacht gathering. Organised by Dubai …
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