Musanada aims to hand over the structure to Abu Dhabi Health Services Company (Seha) in Q3 2017, UAE news agency, WAM, reported. Spanning 2,800m 2, the project’s scope included the hospital’s trauma centre and fast-track preliminary examination centre.
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Sharjah airport smart gates reduce departure time
Sharjah: More than 850,000 passengers have passed through the 16 smart gates at Sharjah International Airport’s departure and arrival terminals in the last nine months with interactive features enabling travellers to clear passport control within 20 seco …
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Dubai developer Nakheel targets growth in recurring revenue
DUBAI (Reuters) – Property developer Nakheel wants recurring income to increase to more than 50 percent of all revenue by 2021 as it opens more shopping malls in Dubai, its chairman told Reuters. Nakheel, the developer of the palm shaped islands in the …
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Dubai sees 16.8% increase in real estate transaction values in H1 2017
Dubai saw a 16.8 per cent increase in the total value of real estate transactions conducted in the emirate in the first half of 2017 compared to the same period last year, according to Dubai Land Department (DLD) The figures for the first six months of …
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72-hour sale: More bargains from fashion labels in Dubai
Dubai: This week’s 72-hour exclusive sale of Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) promised to be one of the most exciting for bargain shopaholics in the UAE, with the latest line-up of brands consisting of popular budget fashion labels that already offer price …
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Dubai’s RTA to carry out road works at five congested spots
Business Bay and Al Quoz Industrial area. “These traffic solutions are part of RTA’s strategic plan that provides for examining the traffic in densely populated areas all over Dubai streets,” said Mattar Al Tayer, director-general and chairman of RTA.
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Dubai Customs and Emirates Airlines Sign Agreement to Raise Service Standards
Dubai Customs represented by the Passenger Operations Department at Dubai’s airports has signed a service level agreement (SLA) with Emirates Airlines. The purpose of the SLA is to ensure higher standard of performance, maintain a safe and secure …
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Dubai real estate deals up 16% to Dh132 billion…
Dubai Marina accounted for 2,529 transactions, followed by Business Bay with 2,146 transactions, Al Barsha South 4 with 2,001 transactions, Jebel Ali 1 with 1,931 transactions, and in fifth place Al Thaniya 5 with 1,501 transactions. In terms of value …
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Nedaa And Nokia Partner For A Fully Local Innovation Lab In Dubai
Find out how to optimize your website to give your customers experiences that will have the biggest ROI for your business. Register Now » Nedaa, the Dubai government’s security networks provider has entered into an agreement with ICT multinational Nokia …
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Modhesh World Brings West African Music to Dubai
The live show performed at Show Town zone in Hall 6 of Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) aims to bring the drumming beats and unique dance form of West Africa to a global audience in Dubai. Four performers use the ‘djembe’, a rope-tuned goblet drum …
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Muslim council of elders to meet in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: The Muslim Council of Elders will hold an emergency meeting in Abu Dhabi on Monday to discuss ways necessary to halt Israel’s escalation against Al Aqsa Mosque and Palestinian worshippers. Dr. Ahmad Al Tayyib, Grand Imam of Al Azhar Al Sharif …
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What are the top 3 complaints of Dubai residents?
Dubai: If you’ve got a problem and want to report it to authorities, Dubai Municipality will be able to steer you in the right direction. Since January 2017, Dubai Municipality receives over 2,200 queries and complaints a day. That’s over 400,000 calls …
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Yana loves to work at her ‘edible garden’ at her Dubai villa
Dubai: Yana Samir, whose blog on her home farming experience is now helping several residents in the UAE enjoy the fruits of labour, was first exposed to the beauty of nature and gardening as a child growing up in Russia. “I spent most of my summer …
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Arab states expected to impose more sanctions on Qatar: newspaper
DUBAI (Reuters) – Saudi Arabia … without giving any further details. Bahrain’s state news agency BNA said on Saturday that King Hamad bin Isa al-Khalifa had hailed cooperation between the four countries in fighting terrorism. Diplomatic efforts led …
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How Sharjah-based teacher started her garden to get organic food
Dubai: Shaima Al Sewari, a Yemeni teacher at the American School of Creative Science in Sharjah, had two main reasons to start vegetable farming. “The first was to start my own garden and to learn the process.” The second was her desire to eat organic …
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Sharjah airport logs 5.5m passengers in H1
A total of 5.5 million passengers passed through Sharjah International Airport (SIA … to the 821,230 passengers during the same month last year, reported Emirates news agency Wam, citing an SIA statement. The aircraft movement increased to more than …
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How to grow your own vegetable garden in UAE
Growing an ‘edible garden’ at Dubai villa Farming revolution spreads in Dubai A variety of produce on Dubai winner’s balcony How Sharjah-based teacher started her garden “If you put in extra effort, you can even grow banana and papaya in the …
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