31 missing after Tsunami warnings in Indonesia
DUBAI 3 August 2019: Indonesian rescuers were battling high tides and strong winds on Friday in a search for 31 people missing after a fishing boat sank in waters off Borneo island, killing at least […]
Year: 2019
Dubai resident arrested for ‘throwing’ money about
DUBAI 4 August 2019: The adage – be careful with your money – never rang truer for a Dubai resident, who was arrested for throwing it about. Dubai Police have arrested an Asian man who […]
Houthi falsely claim they captured Saudi Territory
DUBAI 3 August 2019: An official source of the Coalition to Support of Legitimacy in Yemen denied claims by Iran-backed Houthi militia, circulated on their media outlets, that they managed to capture several Saudi military […]
Dubai to host best World Expo yet – BIE
DUBAI 3 August 2019: “The UAE is fully prepared to host an exceptional edition of the expo next year, and the BIE is well satisfied with its logistical and technical preparations,” Vicente González Loscertales, Secretary-General […]
Kuwait oil price down $1.55
DUBAI 3 August 2019: The price of Kuwaiti oil went down by US$1.55 to $64.36 per barrel, on Wednesday, compared to $65.91 pb the day before, said the Kuwait Petroleum Corporation Friday. According to the […]
6 Bombs exploded in Bangkok – no one knows why
DUBAI 3 August 2019: At least three people were injured in the Thai capital Bangkok on Friday as several small explosions were reported in different parts of the city, the Deutsche Presse-Agentur, DPA, has quoted local […]
Houthi attack on military parade kills 30+
DUBAI 2 August 2019: Iran-backed Houthi missile and drone attacks targeting a military parade in Aden have killed more than 30 people according to medical and security sources. Reuters reported on Thursday that an unnamed […]
Abu Dhabi named as one of world’s top cultural cities
DUBAI 2 August 2019: Abu Dhabi has been singled out as one of the most cultural cities in the world in a recent online list compiled by Skyscanner, the popular travel fare website. The UAE […]
Get ready for the final sale of DSS 2019
DUBAI 2 August 2019: To conclude this Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) with a bang for your buck, head down to The Outlet Village between 1st -3rd of August where over 80 brands are offering massive […]
130 year-old Indonesian begins Haj pilgrimage
DUBAI 2 August 2019: A 130-year-old Indonesian national started his journey for Haj from Jakarta in the presence of a top Saudi diplomat on Wednesday. Ohi Aidros Samri, the elderly man, and his family were […]