UAE Warns Against Destabilising Saudi Arabia Over Khashoggi
The United Arab Emirates warned Friday that the growing controversy over the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi should not be exploited to "destabilise" Saudi Arabia.
The UAE state...
October 20, 20180935Category: Government
Over 15,000 Register For Expo 2020 Volunteer Programme
More than 15,000 people have registered for Expo 2020 Volunteer Programme, Abeer Al Hosani, head of Volunteers for Expo 2020 told Gulf News in an exclusive interview.
The programme targets all sector...
October 20, 20180943Category: society
More UAE Residents Visiting Azerbaijan
The number of UAE residents visiting Azerbaijan has doubled over the past two months and is expected to increase further since the visa-on-arrival policy for two countries began in July, a diplomat sa...
October 20, 201801069Category: society
Nahyan Lauds Keralites’ Contribution To UAE’s Growth
Expatriates from the South Indian State of Kerala have immensely contributed to the growth and development of the UAE, a top UAE official said during a meeting with visiting Kerala Chief Minister on T...
October 20, 201801016Category: UAE Local News
More Women Are Now Interested In Weightlifting Curls
The days of aerobics are long gone as more women are now interested in weightlifting curls, triceps kickbacks and chin-ups, all while carrying heavier weights than the classic feathery pink dumbbells....
October 20, 20180930Category: Health
60 Church Members Heed Call To Donate Blood
A UAE-based church has responded to the call for blood donors and is organising a three-day campaign beginning Tuesday.
The Dubai Blood Donation Centre at the beginning of this month called on the co...
October 20, 20180960Category: society
Men Offer Worker Girls For Sex, Rob Him At Knifepoint
Two unemployed men have been accused of beating up and robbing a worker at knifepoint in the street, after they posed as pimps and offered him girls for sex.
The Bangladeshi worker, 22, was said to b...
October 18, 201801039Category: Legal
New Visa Rules For UAE Visitors From October 21
The recent Cabinet decision granting widows and divorced women a one-year residency extension without the need for a sponsor will come into effect from Sunday, October 21.
The residency visa extensio...
October 18, 201801061Category: Government
Free Wi-Fi In All Dubai Taxis Soon
All of Dubai’s 10,800 taxis will have free Wi-Fi soon, as the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) signs a deal with telecom operator du to install the service in cabs.
The deal was signed on We...
October 18, 20180954Category: Transport
Old Methods Must Make Way For New
“The greatest challenges of teaching and learning are already upon us. As we go deeper into a technologically advanced society, humans must outperform robots by completing tasks they cannot do,&...
October 18, 20180993Category: society
International Photography Festival Xposure Will Be Held From November
The third edition of International Photography Festival Xposure will be held from November 21 to 24.
Themed ‘Inspiring Moments’, the popular four-day festival dedicated to celebrating eve...
October 18, 201801119Category: UAE Local News
New Junction Opens On Dubai’s Al Khail Road
Traffic diversions in Umm Al Sheif have been reduced as Dubai’s new project officially opened its first phase on Tuesday.
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai said the i...
October 17, 201801198Category: Transport
Waiter Jailed For Delivering Extra Prison Meals For Bribes
A waiter, who accepted recharge cards in bribes against distributing extra meals to prisoners inside Dubai Central Jail, has been jailed for three months
Dubai Police were alerted that the 23-year-ol...
October 17, 20180986Category: Legal
Spectacular Show To Mark Countdown To Dubai Expo 2020
It was only about five years ago when Dubai exploded in celebration as it was announced that it has won the bid to host Expo 2020.
In just a few days, another spectacle will unfold and, this time, it...
October 17, 20180978Category: society
Indian Consulate In Dubai Issues Warning Over New Scam
The Indian Consulate in Dubai has warned residents about a new phone scam.
The mission’s warning came after it was informed about fraudsters calling people from the phone numbers of the consula...
October 17, 201801023Category: society
Centralised Fire Alert System Mandatory For All Buildings Soon
The UAE Cabinet will issue a law making it mandatory for all buildings and houses in the UAE to be part of new smart fire safety project called “Hassantuk”, an official said on Tuesday.
M...
October 17, 201801198Category: Government
Sharjah-Kalba Road Closed Due To Heavy Rain
Sharjah Police closed the Sharjah-Kalba road between Wadi Al Hilo Road from both directions due to heavy rain on Tuesday.
Moderate to heavy rains hit parts of the northern emirates, and Sharjah Pol...
October 17, 201801084Category: Weather
Dubai Uses Social Media To Measure Happiness
Dubai is aiming to be the happiest city in the world and they are using technology to do so.
For instance, Smart Dubai, a technological service provider to the Dubai government has implemented the So...
October 17, 20180969Category: Government
Driver Arrested After Man Seriously Injured In UAE Hit-and-run
Police have arrested a man in connection with a serious hit-and-run in Ras Al Khaimah.
The accident happened at around 4pm on Monday. According to Ras Al Khaimah Police, a pedestrian reported that th...
October 17, 201801006Category: Crime News
