Dubai Expat Becomes First US Dollar Millionaire Of The Year In Duty Free Draw
The first $1 million jackpot prize from Dubai Duty Free for the year has been bagged by an American expatriate based in Dubai.
The airport retailer announced on Tuesday that Casey Bly, a 41-year-ol...
January 09, 20190868Category: UAE Local News
Students Take A Tour Of Archaeological And Astronomy Centres In UAE
A group of students from Sajaya Young Ladies toured a number of archaeological and astronomy centres in line with the UAE’s goals to empower and nurture interest in space exploration and its sci...
January 09, 20190726Category: Education
Abu Dhabi Launches First All-electric Bus In Region
Abu Dhabi has officially launched the first fully electric passenger bus in the region.
Launched on December 14 by Masdar — the Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company, in partnership with the Depart...
January 09, 20190846Category: Transport
Mohammad Launches National Expert Programme
His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Crown Prince and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, on Monday launched the National Expert Programme to develop a diverse bas...
January 09, 20190800Category: Government
Cabinet Meeting Outlines 2018 Achievements
The UAE vowed to continue its efforts to ensure that all Emiratis are provided with housing and means of a comfortable and dignified life.
The pledge was made by His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Ra...
January 09, 20190767Category: Government
UAE To Soon Install Pedestrian Radars In Congested Areas
Pedestrian-related accidents are expected to significantly fall, thanks to the help of a new radar.
Police in Abu Dhabi are finalising the trial period of a pedestrian radar called Hather, which me...
January 09, 20190806Category: Transport
200 Pc Increase In Emiratisation - Shaikh Mohammad
The Cabinet on Tuesday celebrated the 50th anniversary of His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai starting his first mission...
January 09, 20190773Category: Government
Dubai Metro Faces Minor Glitch, Services Resume
The metro Red Line faced a minor glitch on Tuesday morning, disrupting passengers’ daily commute between Rashidiya and the UAE Exchange.
Passengers took to social media to lament about the de...
January 09, 20190781Category: Transport
School Begins Academic Year In The New Year
Thousands of students across the UAE started a new trimester after the winter break on Sunday. At one institution though, it was the start of their academic year.
The Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Bangl...
January 08, 20190819Category: Education
UAE’s Experience In Publishing Discussed At New Delhi World Book Fair
The Emirates Publishers Association, EPA, yesterday, organised a panel discussion titled “UAE’s Experience in the Publishing Field”, at the 27th edition of the New Delhi World Book F...
January 08, 20190797Category: UAE Local News
Dubai To Have A Gender Balance Council
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) will announce a council for gender balance — and introduce a first-ever health hackathon for people of determination — among the many initiatives during th...
January 08, 20190812Category: Health
Repair Works Begin At Torch Tower’s Fire-hit Sauna
Work to repair the sauna room of the multi-storey Torch tower in Dubai Marina, where a fire erupted on Saturday night, has begun, the building’s managers told Gulf News on Monday.
Anel-Carlin...
January 08, 201901236Category: UAE Local News
Missing Man Found In Saudi Hospital
An Abu Dhabi-based Indian man, who went missing on December 8, was found at a hospital in Al Ahsa in Saudi Arabia on Sunday, according to his family members.
Haris Poomadath, 28, a native of the so...
January 08, 20190849Category: UAE Local News
Al Maktoum Foundation Opens Two Schools In Addis Ababa
The Al Maktoum Foundation has officially opened two schools in Addis Ababa, which will offer students from poor and middle-class families the opportunity to an education.
The schools opened under t...
January 08, 20190923Category: Government
Gym Only One Part Of Your Quest For New Year’s Fitness
The New Year’s resolution to lose weight in 2019 was the easy part. The real work however is to have a long term plan that you commit to throughout the year to achieve your goals say fitness exp...
January 08, 20190797Category: Health
Researchers In The UAE Tackle Water Scarcity At Its Core
The United Arab Emirates University’s National Water Centre is providing solutions for the efficient exploration, development, use, storage and sustainability of water in the country by working ...
January 08, 20190818Category: UAE Local News
Mohammad Bin Zayed, Imran Khan Explore Mutual Cooperation, Regional Development
His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, on Sunday held talks with Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan, focusin...
January 07, 20190755Category: Government
Pakistanis Overwhelmed By UAE’s Generous Support
The colourful banners on roads, roaring fly-past by JF-17 jets in the skies and extensive live coverage of the visiting UAE dignitary by TV channels and social media, made the state visit a special on...
January 07, 20190798Category: Government
