UAE Not Impacted By US- Iran Sanctions
The reintroduction of US sanctions on Iran will not impact the UAE economy nor will it stop investment or development in the region, His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President ...
November 25, 20180811Category: Government
Emirati Tourists In Paris Warned Amid Violent Protests
The UAE Embassy in Paris has issued a warning to citizens over the recent protests that have gripped the streets of France.
UAE authorities warned Emiratis to especially avoid the commercial area o...
November 25, 20180818Category: Government
Unstable Weather, Thunder, Lightning To Fall Across UAE
Bouts of lightning and thunder will affect parts of the country, with weather forecasters predicting unstable weather throughout the week.
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) said that convect...
November 25, 201801052Category: Weather
Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed, Mohammad Bin Salman Discuss Mutual Ties
His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and Mohammad Bin Salman Bin Abdulaziz, Saudi Crown Prince, Deputy Prim...
November 24, 20180971Category: Government
Over 18,000 UAE Residents Walk To Beat Diabetes In Dubai
Huge crowds joined the 10th annual ‘Beat Diabetes Walk’ at Dubai’s Zabeel Park on Friday to raise awareness and funds for diabetes.
The event, organised by retail giant Landmark G...
November 24, 20180981Category: Health
Why Gift-shopping Is No More A Big Deal For Asian Expats
In the 70s and 80s, Asian expatriates would often take along letters sent by relatives and friends back home when they went shopping before their vacations.
“Those letters had a list of gifts...
November 24, 20180994Category: UAE Local News
Internet Has Made Kids Keen To Learn More About Our World, Says Joshi
Collecting currencies and stamps as a hobby can save children from internet addiction and lead them to an interesting world of knowledge, according to a self-described “numismatist” known ...
November 24, 20180866Category: UAE Local News
Emirates Airline Festival Of Literature
One of the most keenly awaited authors at the Emirates Airline Festival of Literature to be held in March next year, Ty Tashiro’s approach to explaining the characteristics of awkwardness in hum...
November 24, 20180930Category: Education
UAE France Draw New Bilateral Road Map
A new “bilateral road map” will help both UAE and France bolster existing and future ties for the mutual benefit of both countries, according to a joint communique issued on Friday.
Hig...
November 24, 20180950Category: Government
Sharjah Police Rescue Man From Burning Vehicle
The rapid response teams of Sharjah Police rescued a motorist trapped inside his vehicle that caught fire in the desert on Friday.
The 33-year-old Arab man was rescued from the burning vehicle and ...
November 24, 201801095Category: UAE Local News
UAE To Consider Clemency In Case Of Convicted Briton
The ambassador of the UAE in London said on Friday his government is studying whether to grant clemency to a convicted British academic sentenced to life in prison for espionage.
Ambassador Sulaima...
November 24, 20180882Category: Crime News
Last 3 Days Of Dubai Fitness Challenge
We’re down to the last three days of the month-long Dubai Fitness Challenge and what better way to celebrate participants’ hard work than a grand closing carnival this weekend?
Dubai Fi...
November 22, 20180926Category: Health
Drones To Fly The Future Of Farming
Imagine a drone planting seeds, spraying pesticides and fertilisers, pollinating flowers or assessing crop health?
This is the future of farming that can help fill the gap in boosting food security...
November 22, 20180951Category: Environment
Hundreds Of Students Compete In Business Cup Challenge
More than 700 students from leading schools across the UAE are competing in the grand finale of the Business Cup Challenge (BCC), which will be held this Saturday in Dubai.
The inter-school competi...
November 22, 20180808Category: Education
Interpol Elects Kim Jong Yang As New President
Delegates attending Interpol’s General Assembly have elected Kim Jong Yang of the Republic of Korea as the organisation’s new president on Wednesday in Dubai.
Interpol member states, me...
November 22, 20180995Category: UAE Local News
Dubai Connection To Cleaning The Great Pacific Garbage Patch
A Dubai-based marine-solutions firm is making global history as a partner in a clean-up effort of the world’s largest ocean patch of floating plastic that is twice the size of Texas lying betwee...
November 22, 20180854Category: Environment
Mohammad Bin Zayed Meets Macron
His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, yesterday (Wednesday) held talks with French President Emmanuel Macron...
November 22, 20180917Category: Government
All Indian Expatriates Working In 18 Countries Must Register Online
The Indian government’s new online registration will be applicable to all Indians working in the UAE and 17 other notified countries from January 1, 2019, Gulf News can reveal. Those who fail to...
November 22, 20180951Category: Transport
Mohammad Visits Shaikh Zayed Centre At Paris Louvre
Culture plays a key role in the friendly relations between the UAE and France, said His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE ...
November 22, 20180855Category: Government