Abu Dhabi inflation dips from January to October
ABU DHABI 14 November 2019: The consumer price index (CPI), in the emirate of Abu Dhabi decreased by 0.9 percent from January to October 2019 compared with the same period of 2018, where the index […]
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First batch of scientists get Permanent Residency
DUBAI 13 November 2019: The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship has granted Permanent Golden Residency to a number of scientists and specialists in line with its position as an incubator for talents and skills. […]
Airbus to showcase ‘Future of Flight’ at Airshow
DUBAI 13 November 2019: At the Dubai Airshow, which runs from 17-21 November, Airbus will showcase its wide range of innovative technologies, products and services from market leading commercial and military aircraft to helicopters and […]
UAE-based autistic boy Varun gets to act in films
DUBAI 13 November 2019: Very rarely comes to limelight a boy like Varun Raina, who despite autism, is intensely passionate about acting and aspires to work professionally in films and the media industry. Varun was […]
UAE approves policy against domestic violence
ABU DHABI 12 November 2019: A new Family Protection policy that includes mechanisms for protecting women, children, the elderly, and people of determination from any type of violence and abuse, was announced yesterday by His […]
UAE’s first unlimited calls with new postpaid plans
ABU DHABI 12 November 2019: Etisalat announced the launch of its new ‘Freedom Unlimited’ plans, offering postpaid customers – for the first time in the UAE – unlimited local and international calls on select plans. […]
Heavy rains, strong winds cause havoc in UAE
Police urge careful driving in severe weather ABU DHABI 11 November 2019: Slick roads presenting danger of skidding, blown off scaffolding, flooding and a allegedly watery Dubai Mall – were just some of the results […]
Rare case of tongue and neck cancer in Dubai
DUBAI 11 November 2019: A rare and critical cancer was successfully treated in a seven-hour operation in Dubai which also required partial removal and re-formation of the patient’s tongue. The successful surgical treatment of tongue […]
K-9 units smells out massive Captagon shipment
DUBAI 11 November 2019: Dubai Customs thwarted an attempt to smuggle 412,562 Captagon pills from an Asian country at the Jebel Ali and Tecom Customs Centre, due to the cooperation between various customs departments. The […]
Dangerous driving in UAE seems to have risen
DUBAI 11 November 2019: Dangerous driving in the UAE is perceived to have increased, according to the 8th cycle of the UAE Road Safety Monitor. The study underlines the authorities’ efforts to further improve the […]