Why is racing important to UAE: By Princess Haya
By HRH Princess Haya bint Al Hussein On the eve of the 25th of March we will celebrate the running of the Dubai World Cup, a horse race that hosts some of the best horses […]
Day: March 22, 2017
Mega beachfront resort featuring MGM, Bellagio hotels coming up in Dubai
DUBAI: A new beachfront entertainment resort located at Jumeirah beach near Burj Al Arab in Dubai, was unveiled by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. […]
UK follows US electronics ban; Emirates, Etihad clarify
DUBAI: The United Kingdom (UK) has followed a US ban on all electronic items larger than a cell phone in cabins of airplanes flying in from six countries of the Middle East – excluding the […]
Dubai warns dangerous ‘selfie adventurers’ using high-rises
DUBAI: Dubai Municipality has issued strict warning against dangerous ‘selfie-adventurers’ using high-rise buildings. In an official circular, Hussain Nasser Lootah, Director-General of Dubai Municipality, has asked all owners and those in charge of public facilities […]
Former Dubai Police Chief Mazeina posthumously honoured
DUBAI: Former Dubai Police Chief Khamis Al Mazeina has been posthumously honoured. Under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, Commander-in-Chief […]
Value of UAE’s margin trading finance hits all-time high
ABU DHABI: The value of margin trading finance on Abu Dhabi and Dubai Security Exchange Markets hit Dh31 billion in January and February 2017 – an all-time-high since the inception of margin trading in 2008. […]
How much money do UAE residents owe to the banks?
ABU DHABI: Total volume of personal loans with banks in the UAE increased to Dh349.9 billion in February 2017, according to a UAE Central Bank report issued on Tuesday. By providing personal and corporate finance […]
Developer Omran unveils Dh2.47 billion projects in Sharjah
SHARJAH: Omran Properties, the Sharjah-based real estate developer backed by Dubai’s Emaar Properties and Abu Dhabi-based developer Eagle Hills, has announced three new projects in the emirate worth a total of Dh2.47 billion ($672.4 million). […]
These UAE cops will not impound cars till March 31st… because of Happiness Day
AJMAN: Happy days are here again for many an erring driver in the smallest emirate of the UAE. Ajman Police – on the occasion of International Happiness Day – have cancelled the impounding of cars […]
Another rainy-sunshiny UAE Wednesday… but a cooler one
DUBAI: The skies are projected to remain dark over the UAE, with more rain on Wednesday. However, it will ease off, according to weather experts. Our weather agency, the National Centre of Meteorology and Seismology […]