The Sharjah Police are investigating a case of a 3-year-old Emirati boy, who was allegedly tortured. His mother brought him to the hospital claiming he fell at home while playing. The police have detained a 27-year-old Emirati man for questioning.
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Panama seeks to use Dubai to open up region
Varela, speaking to Gulf News on the sidelines of the Global Business Forum — Latin America at Atlantis The Palm, Dubai on Tuesday, said, “Now, with technology — with the new planes and the connectivity that exists in the world — it seems to be a …
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UAE entrepreneurs flourish as infrastructure boosts opportunities
In Dubai, SMEs represent 95 per cent of all establishments. As a place to set up a new business, the UAE scores highly. The country came in at number 21 out of 190 of the economies for ease of starting a business, according to the World Bank Doing Business …
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Dubai closes case on Indian actress, calls death an accident
“The case has now been closed,” the state-run Dubai Media office tweeted. Her family has been given permission to take her body back to India, officials said. Her death has been front-page news in India, where Bollywood stars command an almost mythical status.
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Dubai investigators say Indian actress Sridevi accidentally drowned, close case
The case has now been closed. — Dubai Media Office (@DXBMediaOffice) February 27, 2018 Her death has been front-page news in India, where Bollywood stars command an almost mythical status. Fans have been gathering in front of the Mumbai home of her …
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Warner Bros. World™ Abu Dhabi’s Gotham City Set to Thrill Guests
World™ Abu Dhabi, the world’s first-ever Warner Bros. branded indoor theme park, has unveiled details about one of its most anticipated lands, Gotham City. To view the Multimedia News Release, please click: https://www.multivu.com/players/uk/8279351 …
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UAE gold rates inch up on softer dollar
Dubai: Gold jewellery prices in the UAE have inched up slightly on the back of a softer US dollar and as the market awaits the testimony of the newly appointed chair of the US Federal Reserve. The price of 24-karat gold stood at Dh161 per gram as of 3.50pm …
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Sharjah, where cricket blossomed in the desert
Sharjah: As the third edition of Pakistan Super League (PSL) shifts to Sharjah from Wednesday, Gulf News takes you down memory lane to where it all started in the UAE — the historic Sharjah Cricket Stadium. The stadium is not just any other cricket …
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Sharjah Museums Authority introduces culture app
All the information you need is available in this app, including news about the latest international exhibitions taking place across Sharjah, fascinating cultural workshops, or the opening times of your favourite museum.” “The launch of this new app shows …
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Top 7 mistakes that Abu Dhabi taxi drivers make
Abu Dhabi: Taxi drivers are somewhat notorious on UAE roads, with mistakes ranging from reckless driving and talking on the phone, to sudden swerving and abrupt parking. While the issue of errant drivers have been addressed, with taxi drivers threatened …
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Column: Guardiola democracy calls put focus on UAE ownership
Abu Dhabi has succeeded in wrapping its soccer project with glossy … The more Guardiola turns the news conference stage into a political pulpit, the more he opens himself up to scrutiny about the politics of the City owner. It’s a moral maze Guardiola …
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Founder’s Memorial opens in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi: The Founder’s Memorial, a permanent national tribute commemorating Shaikh Zayed Bin Sultan Al Nahyan, was inaugurated in an official ceremony at the Abu Dhabi Corniche on Monday under the directives of President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin …
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Founder’s Memorial inaugurated in Abu Dhabi
His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces …
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Dubai Exports, FBMG Launch ‘Open Food Platform’ at Gulfood 2018
Dubai Exports, the export promotion agency of the Department of Economic Development (DED), together with the Food and Beverage Manufacturing Business Group (FBMG) and Gulfood, announced the launch of an ‘Open Food Platform’ at Gulfood 2018.
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Dubai Airports to close runway for upgrades in 2019
Dubai: Dubai Airports confirmed on Monday plans to close the southern runway at Dubai International Airport for 45 days in 2019 for refurbishment. The refurbishment is scheduled to take place from April 16 to May 30, 2019, when passenger traffic tends to …
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Dubai Business Club Rated 6-Stars as Dubai Economy Pursues Improved Customer Happiness
The ‘Dubai Business Club’ of the Department of Economic Development (DED) maintained its top position among customer service centres in Dubai with a six-star rating for the year 2017 too. The Happiness Lounge of Dubai Economy has also won a four-star …
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Dubai airport to close southern runway for 45 days next year
Dubai International Airport will close one of its two runways for 45 days next year for upgrade work, temporarily reducing capacity at the world’s busiest airport for international travelers, its operator said on Monday. The southern runway will be closed …
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