Dubai airport, Tripoli roads upgrade to cost Dh1 billion
By Rajive Singh DUBAI: The contract for the improvement of Tripoli Road in a 12 km stretch to provide a link between the Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road and the Emirates Road at a cost of […]
Year: 2017
Dh2.5 billion Emirati District to be ready late 2019
By Rajive Singh ABU DHABI: Abu Dhabi General Services Company, Musanada, announced the progress of infrastructure works of the Emirati District project in Madinat Zayed – Abu Dhabi within blocks 3, 4 and A2 according […]
$150 million AFC sukuk transaction on Nasdaq Dubai
By Rajive Singh DUBAI: Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has carried out a $150 million Islamic financing transaction on the Murabaha platform of Nasdaq Dubai, the international financial exchange serving the Middle East and Africa. The […]
Dubai Holding: From used furniture to Dh100bn billion
Gergawi receives nod to hand over reins of Dubai Holding By Angel Chan DUBAI: According to Mohammed Al Gergawi, Chairman, Dubai Holding started from rented offices with used furniture some 18 years ago. Today, the […]
Dubai Ruler orders stunt drivers to clean up streets
By Rajive Singh His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has ordered individuals who performed dangerous car stunts in City Walk, Dubai, last week, […]
Siberian tigers capture ‘electronic’ bird of prey
By Sheena Amos What happens when you combine ferocious Siberian tigers with modern technology? Bouncing, pouncing, and even a bit of trouncing. Video footage of a habitat for these rare felines in northeast China’s Heilongjiang […]
Roger Federer, Andy Murray face off on Dubai beach
By Rajive Singh ATP world number one Andy Murray and seven-time Dubai champion Roger Federer are back in Dubai for the 25th anniversary of the Dubai Duty Free Championships. The two took some time out […]
Traveller Alert: Now get your UAE visa from Tunisia
UAE opens visa-issuance centre at Embassy in Tunisia Sheena Amos TUNIS: A visa-issuance centre for the UAE Embassy in the Tunisian capital was inaugurated by Ambassador of the UAE to Tunisia Salim Eisa Al Qatam […]
UAE sergeant dies in Yemen; fighter jet crashes
By Rajive singh ABU DHABI: The General Command of the UAE Armed Forces announced the martyrdom of serviceman Khalid Ali Gharib Al Beloushi while on duty with the Saudi-led Arab Coalition’s Operation Restoring Hope in […]
German Marcel Kittel wins Stage 2 of Abu Dhabi Tour
Cavendish retains lead By Rajive Singh ABU DHABI: German Marcel Kittel today claimed the second stage (Nation Towers Stage) of the 2017 Abu Dhabi Tourl. Kittel (Quick-Step Floors) finished the 153km race, from Al Maryah […]