US diplomat caught smuggling girl to Saudi
Saudi authorities foiled an attempt by a US diplomat to smuggle an Ethiopian girl into the Gulf kingdom by hiding her under his car seat. Guards at the King Fahd Causeway linking the kingdom with […]
Year: 2016
Nine ways to beat the pain of arthritis
The UK’s Daily Express newspaper has published a study on how to ease pains associated with arthritis, including practicing, losing weight and eating healthy food. They are as follows: Try not to sit for longer […]
A storekeeper steals her employer
A Filipina sore keeper allegedly forged three bank receipts and embezzled more than Dh15,000 from her employer, the Dubai Criminal Court heard. MJ, 31, submitted three receipts attributed to the bank where her employer’s company […]
UAE bankruptcy law may benefit bank SME lending: Fitch
A new bankruptcy law, issued in the UAE on 24 October, could encourage banks to increase lending to SMEs because it sets out a framework for insolvency proceedings and debt restructuring, says Fitch Ratings. “We […]
Dubai Investments Q3 profit surges 36% on rental income
Dubai Investments reported strong third quarter results with net profit for the quarter ending 30 September 2016 surging to Dh334.4 million, an increase of 36% over Dh246.1 million achieved during the same quarter in the […]
Dubai resident wins Guinness Record for growing largest Origami flower
Machiko Ikeoka, Japanese Dubai resident and the Parisian Tea House Nina’s Marie Antoinette – have achieved Guinness World Record for growing the “The Largest Origami Flower” in the Kings Kitchen Garden of Versailles. Machiko Ikeoka’s […]
UAE’s Thumbay Group to set up rep offices across 50 locations
Ajman-based Thumbay Group has signed an agreement with Satguru Travel and Tourism to help establish representative offices in 50 locations across the globe to promote Group’s healthcare and education infrastructure The agreement was signed between […]
LinkedIn data maps UAE economic growth
LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network, has unveiled new research providing insight into the UAE economy. The research shows that the UAE is becoming a thriving hub for business and industry. The findings of the […]