Dubai: The high standards and comforts offered to inmates in … and people donate money every year to help some inmates,” Brig Al Shamali told Gulf News. The aid also helps pay the minor sums in certain bounced cheques and air tickets for inmates …
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Lock&Stock App Makes UAE Debut
Lock&Stock, a mobile application aimed at enriching the education experience for students, was launched today in the UAE as a free download on the Android platform and will shortly be available for download on the iOS platform. At the time of launch …
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WAM Provides News Services In 8 Languages To Communicate The UAE’s Inspiring Story To The World
The Emirates News Agency (WAM) announced the launch of its news services to cover six key global languages, in addition to the already existing Arabic and English. The launch comes as part of efforts to further reinforce the UAE’s positive image and …
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World’s ‘heaviest’ woman Eman Ahmed dies in Abu Dhabi
Eman died at the Burjeel Hospital hospital in Abu Dhabi due to complications from the underlying comorbid conditions, including heart disease and kidney dysfunction, according to medical experts at the hospital. Eman had been admitted at Burjeel hospital …
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Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi discusses regional, int’l issues with visiting Egyptian president
UAE state news agency WAM reported. El-Sisi arrived in Abu Dhabi on Monday for a two-day official visit to the UAE. WAM said that during the meeting, “the relations of brotherly cooperation in various aspects and other vital areas of interest to both …
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UAE, Brazil non-oil trade hits $2.7 billion in 2016
The non-oil trade exchange between the UAE and Brazil reached some $2.7 billion during 2016 … reported Wam, the Emirates official news agency. The ministry noted that meat and poultry products topped the list of exports and imports between both countries …
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Eman Ahmed, Once World’s Heaviest Woman, Dies In Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: World’s heaviest woman Eman Ahmed, who came to India for weight-loss surgery and then flew to Abu Dhabi for further treatment amid controversy, has died at 37. Doctors said she died today of complications including heart disease and kidney …
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Dubai police install smart surveillance system to track reckless drivers
… deploy further technology to monitor drivers and create a safe driving environment in Dubai, he said. 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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Dubai’s DAE hires former Etihad exec as CEO of subsidiary
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Dubai Safari, Frame to open in November
Dubai’s long-delayed Dhs1bn ($272.2m) safari park will open by the end of November, according to reports. Dubai Municipality director general Hussain Nasser Lootah told Gulf News the organisation was “expecting to complete and hoped to open Dubai …
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Dubai launches incentives to boost use of electric, hybrid cars
Dubai’s energy and road transport regulators got together on Sunday to launch their most ambitious initiative yet to encourage the community to use electric and hybrid vehicles, and promote the use of sustainable transport, which will have a lower …
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All Dubai government service centres to close for one day
Government service centres in Dubai will partially shut their doors next month in a bid to educate residents about the range of tasks that can be completed online. UAE vice president and prime minister and Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al …
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UAE medical community steps up smart push
Abu Dhabi, Dubai: Medical community leaders in Abu Dhabi and Dubai are using smart technology to streamline better services for consumers. Abu Dhabi Health Services Company, also known as Seha, has announced a specialised committee for Artificial …
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Dubai’s new markets for old furniture, utensils ready
Dubai: Dubai’s new markets for used building materials and electrical appliances, and used furniture and utensils will soon open following the completion of the construction of their buildings, the Dubai Municipality said on Sunday. Hussain Nasser Lootah …
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Abu Dhabi Ports Officially Commences Operations at Fujairah Terminals
Abu Dhabi celebrated today the official commencement of operations of Fujairah Terminals in the East coast of the United Arab Emirates. The announcement came following an official event held at Novotel Fujairah, attended by Sheikh Saleh bin Mohammed Al …
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Al-Sisi heads to Abu Dhabi in two-day visit
The two sides will also discuss ways to face attempts of those intervening in the Arab internal affairs. Relations between Cairo and Abu Dhabi has become stronger since Al-Sisi came to power in 2014. The two countries, Saudi Arabia, and Bahrain are …
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Sharjah Ruler arrives in Kerala
Thiruvananthapuram: His Highness Dr Shaikh Sultan Bin Mohammad Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, arrived on Sunday to the south Indian state of Kerala on a two-day visit. Dr Shaikh Sultan was accompanied by his wife, Shaikha Jawaher …
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