Dubai: A total of 166 private schools will be inspected by Knowledge and Human Development Authority in Dubai in the latest cycle of school inspections, which started last week. Now in its 10th cycle, the inspections include seven new schools that will …
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Magazine shops in Sharjah’s Rolla a chapter in nostalgia
Sharjah: In the old Rolla area of Sharjah … especially for expats longing for some culture and news from back home. Equally nostalgic are the decades-old shops — bare-bones, tiny, and draped with magazines and newspapers. Shopkeepers said readership …
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Over 200 global health leaders to convene in Abu Dhabi soon
Abu Dhabi: More than 200 global health leaders will convene in Abu Dhabi on November 15 for the “Reaching the Last Mile — Mobilising Together to Eliminate Infectious Disease” forum. The event will be held under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh …
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Sharjah Police reunite elderly woman with her family
Sharjah: A 75-year-old woman who lost her way to her son’s house in Al Ramtha area in Sharjah was reunited with her family by Sharjah Police. The incident came to light when an Emirati woman found the elderly Arab woman wandering alone on the streets …
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UAE’s multi-millionaire population reaches 55,700, says new report
The 2017 World Wealth Report released on Thursday by business consultancy Capgemini, showed that about 400 people joined the ranks of the UAE’s wealthy between 2015 and 2016. The HNWI bracket covers individuals with $US1 million (Dh3.6 million …
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Dubai ranked as one of the best cities for driving
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Sotheby’s Dubai to host first ever auction in November
The valuations will take place in Sotheby’s Dubai office space at Level 1, Gate Village Building 3, DIFC every Tuesday from 1-5pm, starting October 24. Subscribe to Arabian Business’ newsletter to receive the latest breaking news and business stories in …
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No paper ticket for Dubai Frame
In November, the project will be able to open officially,” Lootah said. In reply to a question by Gulf News, he said the Dubai Frame will have a smart ticketing system and will not use paper tickets. “Your mobile will be your ticket,” he said.
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Metals: Backbone of Abu Dhabi industrial sector
ABU DHABI — Abu Dhabi is giving strong emphasis on the improvement and development of the industrial sector, more so metal products which are the ‘backbone of the economy,’ so to speak. According to Eng. Ahmed Hilal Al Bloushi, acting Director …
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Abu Dhabi industrial licences value tops $20bn
the Emirates official news agency. His comments were heard at the opening ceremony of a workshop with 25 mineral industry representatives in Abu Dhabi. The workshop on the mineral industry was conducted by the Industry Development Bureau of the Department …
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ADX Meets With AmCham to Discuss Investment Opportunities in the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange
In Abu Dhabi we are fortunate to have the high growth investment opportunities afforded by a developing economy whilst also providing investors with the security of a regulatory environment similar to those found in more established markets.” Sharief …
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Louvre Abu Dhabi to welcome visitors from November
Louvre Abu Dhabi is on track for November 11 … issues in the Middle East and North Africa as well as in other parts of the world. Travel related news, analysis, and new appointments together with information on up-coming exhibitions, marketing and …
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TDIC Abu Dhabi offers 11,000 sqm F&B leasing space
Situated in Saadiyat Cultural District and walking distance from the Louvre Abu Dhabi, Mamsha Al Saadiyat will offer its … all within walking distance from one another,” he added.-TradeArabia News Service
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Egypt national Eman Ahmed, world’s ‘heaviest’ woman, dies in Abu Dhabi
Officials from the Burjeel Hospital in Abu Dhabi confirmed the news, adding that numerous co-morbid conditions including heart diseases and kidney dysfunction resulted in her death. “She had been under the supervision of a medical team of over 20 doctors …
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Azhar Ali’s fight keeps Pakistan in hunt in Abu Dhabi Test
Abu Dhabi [UAE], Sept. 30 (ANI): Azhar Ali’s fighting half century … sported the best figures for Pakistan. (ANI) Get daily news updates in your Inbox.
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Dubai road deaths decline 36% this year
Brigadier Saif Muhair Al Mazroui, director of Traffic Department at Dubai Police, told Gulf News that in the recent years, the extensive awareness campaigns had been conducted in Dubai and these had helped raise awareness among drivers. “It is good to …
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Waiting in the wings: Dubai’s autonomous flying taxis
A prototype flies in front of the Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest tower, in a test flight in Dubai [Kamran Jebreili/AP] With a whirling buzz from 18 rotors, the pilot-less helicopter gently lifted off the ground and soared up into the afternoon sky …
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