Deaths in Abu Dhabi road crashes drop by 25%
ABU DHABI: Road safety in the emirate of Abu Dhabi has significantly improved with road accidents and deaths falling by 4 per cent and 25 per cent, respectively, in the first two months of 2017, […]
Year: 2017
Rafa Nadal throws racquet at ball… did he get it back?
DUBAI: Rafa Nadal tries to throw his racquet up in the air to hit a ball that’s going way over his head at 2017 BNP Paribas Open at Indian Wells. The racquet landed in the viewers […]
4 Emiratis, Jordanian, Sudanese, Pakistani jailed in security cases
ABU DHABI: The Abu Dhabi Federal Appeal Court has jailed a number of defendants – including Emiratis – to be followed by deportation in case of expatriate residents. It sentenced a UAE, identified as M.S.A.S, […]
Deterring Speedsters: Unique RAK Police way
RAS AL KHAIMAH: The Ras Al Khaimah (RAK) Police has come up with a unique way to deter speedsters and maniacs on the road. In seemingly innocuous locations – and some not so innocuous ones […]
Official Baahubali 2 trailer out today: A sneak peak here
DUBAI: Billed ‘India’s biggest motion picture’, Baahubali 2 is creating a wave of anticipation among Bollywood lovers. Here is a Baahubali the Conclusion fan made trailer. Official Baahubali 2 Trailer will be released on March […]
Mideast tourists to spend $165.3 billion by 2025 – any takers?
DUBAI: Expenditure on outbound travel from the Mideast is expected to reach $165.3 billion by 2025, according to the World Travel and Tourism Council. Highlighting the buoyant outbound travel market, another report, issued by the […]
Freehold community of ‘green villas’ coming up in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI: Lead Development and Project Management Consultants and The National Investor (TNI) will build the first freehold residential community of private ‘green’ villas and townhouses at Masdar City, Abu Dhabi’s flagship sustainable urban development. […]
Dubai Municipality opens Al Khawaneej Pond Park
DUBAI: As part of the 37th Plantation Week, the Dubai Municipality has opened Al Khawaneej Pond Park in the presence of Major General Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director-General of the General Directorate of Residency and […]
Diabetics Alert: Ramadan is coming, prepare yourselves
AL AIN: Controlling blood sugar before the fasting month of Ramadan is the best way to reduce potential dangerous fluctuations in diabetic people, a new research conducted by doctors at Tawam Hospital has revealed. Patients […]
Emirates launches flights to Newark via Athens
DUBAI: Emirates has commenced daily passenger service between Newark Liberty International Airport and Dubai International Airport, via Athens International Airport. A VIP delegation and contingent of international media were aboard the inaugural flight, which carried passengers […]