Paris, Sharjah: A new agreement was recently signed by Shaikha Budoor Bint Sultan Al Qasimi, president of the Emirates Publishers Association and head of Sharjah’s World Book Capital Organising Committee, and Irina Bokova, director-general of Unesco …
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Ministry keeps an eye on UAE egg market
UAE egg producers and distributors told Gulf News on Tuesday. One of the UAE’s largest eggs distributors said on Tuesday that its own poultry products adhere to the strictest standards. “We are purchasing our day-old chicks from reputable companies …
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Police arrest 17 in Dubai, Australia, Netherlands drug raids
Dubai: A high-profile international drug bust involving three countries, including the UAE, began as an operation two years ago, leading up to a raid on a Dubai restaurant on Monday. Police in Dubai, Australia and the Netherlands arrested two gangs of 17 …
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Vacationers face penalties for leaving cars dirty on Dubai streets
told Gulf News. If the unsightly cars are abandoned on main roads, he said, the municipality will remove them immediately. “It is a cleaning issue for us. These cars affect the aesthetic appearance of Dubai and also can cause safety issues.”
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Man surprises cheating wife in Dubai, lover jumps out of 2nd-floor window
A 27-year-old man took a break from work to double-check whether his wife was indeed at home as she claimed to him on WhatsApp. However, he ended up surprising her and his friend while they had sex in his flat, prompting his friend to jump off the window …
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Online system to help Dubai shoppers fight fake products
Dubai authorities have launched an online system that will help customers fight fake products. It was unveiled on Monday by Khalid Mohammad Sharif Al Awadhi, assistant director general for Environment, Health and Safety Control Sector, reports Xinhua news …
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Abu Dhabi woos Saudi residents to discover its extraordinary story
Abu Dhabi: A wide range of initiatives and events are being launched to welcome residents of Saudi Arabia to experience the UAE capital’s unique heritage, culture and traditions, the Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority (TCA Abu Dhabi) announced on …
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New photography exhibition to showcase beauty of Sharjah
The ‘Vantage Point Sharjah 5’ exhibition was recently launched at the Sharjah … as well as the strengthening of ties among photographers. – TradeArabia News Service
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Abu Dhabi boy’s murder trial begins
Abu Dhabi: The Pakistani accused in the brutal rape and murder of 11-year-old boy, Azan, in June, has denied all charges in an Abu Dhabi court on Tuesday. The accused, M.A, appeared at the Abu Dhabi Criminal Court and said, “I have been beaten and …
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Amir Khan’s estranged wife taunts him with photo of their daughter – as he confirms they’re divorcing after she threatened not to let him see the girl
Just chilling in Dubai.’ Ms Becknazar then smiles and replies … despite being a millionaire. The news of their split came after the couple ended their bitter six-month public feud with Khan’s family. Another Khan family source told MailOnline …
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John Ibrahim’s home raided and Michael and Fadi arrested over ‘international drug syndicate’
Authorities in Dubai swooped on the King of the Cross’ brothers in the street following dinner with two associates. Police are investigating whether Michael and Fadi Ibrahim were involved in the importation of MDMA into Australia. The arrests came as …
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‘I’m here with my girl’: Amir Khan parties with an Instagram star in Dubai just days after splitting with his wife
Just chilling in Dubai.’ Ms Becknazar then smiles and replies … despite being a millionaire. The news of their split came after the couple ended their bitter six-month public feud with Khan’s family. Another Khan family source told MailOnline …
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New app to help Dubai shoppers fight fakes, choose perfect consumer products
Dubai: Not sure whether what you’re buying is the real article … actually registered with us or not and the specifications of the product,” she told Gulf News. Within two months, the municipality will also launch a mobile app with the same name …
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Missed UAE partial lunar eclipse? Watch it here
Dubai: If you are one of those who have always marvelled at celestial spectacles, you should have kept an eye on the night sky on Monday night — when a partial lunar eclipse happened. A partial lunar eclipse occurs when the earth moves between the sun …
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Dubai reunion for Indian siblings from Himalayan villages on Raksha Bandhan
The Shiva temple in Bur Dubai witnessed a heavy rush of devotees, said Prakash Chhabria, the head priest. “Around 1,500 people had come to the temple in the morning hours. They prayed for their brothers and tied the rakhis,” he told Gulf News.
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UAE’s Oil Firm ADNOC To Split Offshore Concession
The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), the state-held oil company of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), said on Monday that it would split its existing offshore oil concession into two or more concessions with new terms, and the company is in advanced …
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When Katrina Kaif watched ‘Jab Harry Met Sejal’ in Abu Dhabi
Gulf News tabloid! learnt that Kaif’s team purchased 11 tickets … and its fun portions like Kaif doing push-ups in Morocco, the team were anchored in Abu Dhabi for several weeks in May. They are back now to film the remaining portions.
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