Dubai: As many as 1.5 million visitors are expected to visit Downtown Dubai to usher in the New Year, leading authorities to issue a cautionary message on what pathways should be taken for bachelors and families. As illustrated in the video, certain …
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British businessman pardoned over ‘theft’ from sheikh gets 10 MORE years after Dubai tries his case three times
A British businessman who was due to be freed from a Dubai prison two months ago has had another ten years added to his sentence – after being tried three times for the same alleged crime. Michael Smith, 51, was first arrested on charges of stealing …
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Last supper at Geetar, one of Sharjah’s oldest restaurants
… two branches — one in Rolla and the other on Al Wahda Street opposite the Sharjah City Centre. The latter closed 14 years ago, its manager Eshwarbhai told Gulf News. He recounts the days when drinking water was a precious commodity and how it was …
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UAE residents’ most memorable moments in 2017
Dubai: As the UAE wraps up an eventful year, which has witnessed great growth and achievements, residents look back at how their lives have been impacted by these changes and some of the best moments they experienced here in 2017. They also spoke of some …
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UAE residents poised for New Year celebrations
Dubai: How will you ring in 2018? Residents of the UAE, home to people from all over the world, told Gulf News about their plans to mark the beginning of a new year. They also shared their views and hopes, with many saying keeping close to family is …
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Abu Dhabi courts issue landmark verdicts
Ateqa Al Khateri, director of Family Prosecution of Abu Dhabi Judicial Department, told Gulf News, “Women officers are particularly required in most of the specialised cases pertaining to women and children.”
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Dubai-based private equity business launches $250m health care fund
Dubai: TVM Capital Healthcare Partners, a Dubai-based private equity business, has launched a $250 million fund to invest in areas ranging from cancer to pharmaceuticals in markets including the Gulf, Turkey, Egypt, India and Singapore, a senior executive …
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Dubai-based PE business launches $250 m healthcare fund
TVM Capital Healthcare Partners, a Dubai-based private equity business, has launched a $250 million fund to invest in areas ranging from cancer to pharmaceuticals in markets including the Gulf, Turkey, Egypt, India and Singapore, a senior executive told …
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Dubai’s Rashid Port receives four cruise ships on single day
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Arabtec wins $270m deal to build Dubai villas, townhouses
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Dubai Police rescue man stranded in desert
A man, who was stranded in the desert, was rescued by Dubai Police. Command room of Dubai Police was alerted about the man, whose car was stuck in the desert late on Thursday. According to Dubai Police twitter account, police helicopter scanned the area …
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UAE cancels Tunisia handball games amid row over women
Doha has denied all charges. Meddeb said the United Arab Emirates wanted to discourage ruling party Nida Tounes from allying with Islamist party Ennahda ahead of local elections in May. Get latest news & live updates on the go on your pc with News App.
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The UAE digital workspace revolution is employee-driven
Dubai Municipality has adopted a new strategy to enhance running the city and it has to do with how its employees will drive the digital workspace. VMware, a global leader in cloud infrastructure and business mobility, unveiled its annual report into the …
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How the Louvre Abu Dhabi changed my mind about the city
The Virgin Mary, Isis and Phemba share a display case in the first room in the Louvre Abu Dhabi. Looking at them, I realise this is not going to be like other museum visits. The Catholic saint, Egyptian goddess and maternity figure from Congo sit side-by …
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A relook at Dubai communities beset with issues
Dubai: While Dubai communities continue to grow, residents are continuously hoping to see their areas develop and improve with newer facilities, better security and accessible management. Gulf News followed up with residents from several communities about …
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Novak Djokovic pulls out of Abu Dhabi comeback
ABU DHABI: Former world number one and 12-time Grand Slam champion … Open because of pregnancy and the birth of her first child in September. Get latest news & live updates on the go on your pc with News App. Download The Times of India news app for …
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Tennis: Djokovic pulls out of Abu Dhabi comeback
The 30-year-old Serbian star had targeted Abu Dhabi for his first match since his quarter-finals … pregnancy and the birth of her first child in September. str/nr Get latest news & live updates on the go on your pc with News App. Download The Times …
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