Dubai: Apple has just announced new vacancies for UAE jobseekers looking to pursue a career with the multi-million dollar company. The American tech giant, which sells hundreds of millions of smartphones, tablets, laptops and other gadgets in more than 150 …
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DoubleTree by Hilton Opens First Hotel in Bay Square, Dubai
DoubleTree by Hilton, one of Hilton’s (NYSE: HLT) 14 market-leading brands, today announced the opening of DoubleTree by Hilton Dubai – Business Bay. The modern hotel features 238 spacious guest rooms and suítes, all with floor-to-ceiling windows and …
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Dubai court frees murder convict to attend daughter’s wedding
Dubai: A Ukrainian woman, serving a life sentence for killing a prostitute in 1999, has been granted early release to attend her daughter’s wedding. The convict was 28-years old when the Dubai Court of First Instance found her guilty of the premeditated …
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Now, book Dubai Taxi limos through Uber
Dubai: Taxi users in Dubai can now book Dubai Taxi Corporation (DTC)-operated limousines through Uber’s e-hailing app, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on Tuesday. Dr Yousuf Mohammad Al Ali, CEO of Dubai Taxi Corporation, signed an …
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Dubai-based woman held in AgustaWestland case
NEW DELHI: The Enforcement Directorate has arrested Dubai resident Shivani Saxena in connection with … of alleged bribe money — 12.40 million euros (Rs 75 crore). Get latest news & live updates on the go on your pc with News App. Download The Times …
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Sharjah clean-up drive starts showing results
In an interview with Gulf News, Mohammad Ali Al Kaabi, head of the City Cleanliness Section at Sharjah Municipality, said the results of the awareness campaigns prove the adage that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Al Kaabi said his …
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Abu Dhabi’s 10th Street to be closed for renovation
Abu Dhabi: One of the capital’s busiest roads in Al Zahiyah area is about to get a makeover, and residents are hoping that the new construction project will allow easier access to the surrounding areas. The emirate of Abu Dhabi’s municipal sector …
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UAE says report that it was behind Qatari cyber hack is “false”
The ambassador to UAE pronounced a news report asserting that UAE was responsible for hacking Qatari government sites “false.” “The UAE had no role whatsoever in the alleged hacking described in the article,” Ambassador Yousef al-Otaiba’s statement said.
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Sharjah, Fujairah police launch new device to speed up traffic services
Sharjah: Good news for vehicle owners in Sharjah and Fujairah — now you can speed up car registration or renewal process with a new smart kiosk-based service. The Department of Vehicles and Drivers Licensing in the two emirates introduced new device …
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Clean push working in Sharjah, says city official
In an interview with Gulf News, Mohammad Ali Al Kaabi, head of the City Cleanliness Section at Sharjah Municipality, said the results of the awareness campaigns prove the adage that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. Al Kaabi said his …
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8-year-old killed in Sharjah hit-and-run
Sharjah: An Asian man has been arrested after a hit and run that killed an eight-year-old Asian boy in Sharjah. Major Mohammad Alai Al Naqbi, Head of Traffic and Patrol Department at Sharjah Police, said the operation room received a call on Monday at 4pm …
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Bank of Sharjah P J S C : Sharjah Islamic Banks net profit rises by 6.2 per cent for the 1st half of 2017
Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) posted a net profit of AED 272.9 million for the first half of 2017 compared to AED 257 million for the same period last year (a 6.2 per cent increase). Total assets reached AED 36.9 billion at the end of the 2nd Quarter 2017 …
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23-year-old Briton goes on hunger strike in Sharjah jail
A 23-year-old Briton has gone on a hunger strike in a Sharjah prison, demanding that his country’s embassy communicate with him. According to Sharjah Police records, the Briton, who used to be a student of the Emirates Aviation College in Dubai …
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Bank of Sharjah P J S C : Sharjah Islamic Bank sees higher profits in Q2
Abu Dhabi – Mubasher: Sharjah Islamic Bank (NBS) posted a 6.4% year-on-year rise in its profits during the second quarter of 2017, according to a bourse statement. Net profits reached AED 133.73 million ($36.40 million) in Q2-17, compared to AED 125.58 …
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Sharjah records 10,000 traffic violations in two weeks
Sharjah Police have recorded more than 10,000 violations during the first two weeks since the new federal traffic law became effective. The most common violation was pedestrians crossing from undesignated areas on various busy roads in the emirate. Major …
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Sharjah Police launches ‘Sahl’ service to renew vehicle ownership within two minutes
The Department of Licensing of Drivers and Vehicles of Sharjah Police General Command has launched the “Sahl” service, which provides three basic services for owners of vehicles. The three services are, payment of traffic violations, renewal of ownership …
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Sharjah Police register over 10,000 cases of traffic violations
The Traffic and Patrol Department of the Sharjah Police General Command revealed that they had registered 10,358 cases of traffic violations in the two weeks following the implementation of new amendments to the federal traffic law. The list which covers …
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