Amazing Luck: 10 unbelievable escapes caught on camera
How many times have you experienced true luck? Do you consider yourself a lucky devil? Tell us in the comments below and we’ll see if you have good karma or if luck hates you and […]
Day: February 16, 2017
Abu Dhabi trade of pearls, precious stones at Dh13.3bn
ABU DHABI The total trade in Abu Dhabi of pearls, precious stones and precious metals reached Dh13.3 billion during the first 11 months of 2016, according to the most recent statistics on non-oil-related commodities from […]
Weekend Weather: Blowing, blowing and… gusting
ABU DHABI UAE residents woke up this morning to find a sandstorm raging outdoors – killing off all hopes of going for a drive, a barbecue or a picnic on a lazy weekend. Those who […]
$25 trillion needed to meet energy demand by 2040
Adnoc to maintain targeted, investments in exploration, petrochemicals, technology and people CAIRO The UAE, and particularly at Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc), are balancing a disciplined focus on operational efficiency and enhanced performance with […]
UAE ambassador dies in Afghanistan terror attack
ABU DHABI Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, mourned the death of Juma Al Kaabi, the UAE Ambassador to Afghanistan, who had been receiving medical treatment in one […]
Dubai cracks down on website offering unauthorised services
DUBAI The Department of Economic Development, DED, in Dubai ordered closure of a website that offered to issue medical licences without appropriate permission to carry out such an activity. Acting on a complaint, the Commercial […]
Life sentence for Emirati joining terrorist outfit upheld
Federal Appeal Court upholds life sentence ABU DHABI The Federal Appeal Court in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday upheld a life sentence for an Emirati, aged 29, who was found guilty of joining a terrorist organisation […]
Expo 2020 Dubai to offer ‘Made-for-You’ experiences
Expo 2020 Dubai partners with SAP DUBAI SAP, a global leader in innovative software solutions, has become Expo 2020 Dubai’s first international Premier Partner and will support the delivery of personalised experiences to millions of […]
15,895 Dubai building violations; is your’s one?
85% of Dubai buildings comply with planning and construction laws DUBAI Dubai Municipality has confirmed that more than 85% of the existing buildings and establishments in the Emirate of Dubai comply with the approved planning […]