Two British sisters have been convicted of assaulting a female police officer outside a Dubai nightclub. Alena and Sasha Parker, who are British passport holders but originally from Belarus, were sentenced to six months in prison followed by deportation ... ( read original story ...)
Dubai’s Emirates to operate one-off A380 to Muscat
Dubai carrier Emirates will operate a one-off Airbus A380 service ... Read: Video: Muscat’s new airport readies for first flights It will have 429 economy class, 76 business class and 14 first class seats. “It is a very important destination for ... ( read original story ...)
In the zone – Doing business in Dubai
On behalf of New Business, Kitty Vine of Markettiers, interviews Guatam Sashittal, the chief exec of Dubai Multi Commodities Centre, for New Business The DMCC Free Zone is home to over 14,000 businesses, ranging from multinational corporations to start-ups ... ( read original story ...)
Dubai-based Abraaj has restructuring approved by Cayman Islands court
Dubai: The Grand Court of the Cayman Islands has appointed ... to appoint David Soden and Stuart Sybersma of Deloitte as joint provisional liquidators of the fund management business, Abraaj said in a statement. “This order validates the position ... ( read original story ...)
Renovation of Dubai ruling family’s former neighbourhood welcomed by traders
... and create the world's largest open air museum have been welcomed by traders working in one of Dubai's oldest neighbourhoods. Members of the local business community say the rejuvenation of Shindagha Heritage District in Dubai Creek, part of a wider ... ( read original story ...)
Four African elephants arrive at Dubai Safari
Dubai: African elephants will enthral visitors at Dubai Safari Park from October, Gulf News has learnt. Meanwhile, some old and sick animals at the old Dubai Zoo have yet to be shifted to the new wildlife park. Four African elephants, three females and one ... ( read original story ...)
Dubai Marina’s Zen Tower fire started on balcony, report shows
The fire that erupted in Dubai Marina's Zen Tower on May 13 began on the balcony of a first floor, where furniture kept outdoors caught fire due to an electric short circuit or from smoking waste, according to a report by Al Barsha police station released ... ( read original story ...)
UAE Likely to Improve Ties With Syria, Play Role in Reconstruction – Diplomat
Early on in the Syria crisis, the UAE adopted a somewhat neutral stance, calling for an end to the violence but opting not to actively throw its support behind either side. Speaking to Sputnik reporter Suliman Mulhem on Tuesday, Emirati Second Secretary ... ( read original story ...)
UAE students tackle exams when football World Cup is running
Children watch the World Cup match between Germany and Mexico with their father at a cafe in Abu Dhabi. Parents have realised that forcing children to skip matches is not a great idea. Ahmed Kutty/Gulf News Mohanty added that it is also not a good idea to ... ( read original story ...)
Visa extension for widows, divorced women in UAE
Abu Dhabi: The UAE Cabinet has adopted a decision to extend the visa of the widowed or divorced women residing in the UAE and their children for one year from the date of the divorce or the death of the spouse, as part of the latest legislative ... ( read original story ...)