Food and travel costs push inflation to almost 4%
Your dirham lost almost 4 fils in buying power in Q1 ABU DHABI 30 April 2018: Inflation rate in Abu Dhabi consumer prices for the first quarter of 2018 was 3.9 per cent compared with the […]
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4-lane tunnel on former Sana Junction to open Thursday
DUBAI 29 April 2018: A tunnel on both sides of Sheikh Rashid Street (Al Garhoud and Mina Rashid) comprising four lanes in each direction will be opened this Thursday (May 3). The opening of the tunnel […]
Dubai ‘Bitcoin Gang’ with stolen Dh7m nabbed within 48 hours
DUBAI 29 April 2018: Dubai Police managed to capture a gang in less than 48 hours after they had committed an armed robbery stealing Dh7 million. The Dubai Police General Command arrested a gang that stole […]
UAE to electronically track tobacco with traceable markers
Tourists to get refund on VAT DUBAI 29 April 2018: The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) Board has formally approved implementation of Tourists Refund scheme at its fifth meeting at the Dubai Ruler’s Court. The meeting […]
Dubai jaywalker crack-down: Almost 20,500 caught
DUBAI 29 April 2018: Dubai Police is cracking down on jaywalkers and on drivers who transport non-permitted items in vehicles – so you’d better be careful. Colonel Juma Salem bin Suwaidan, Acting Director General of […]
8 RTA licensing services that you can do online
DUBAI 29 April 2018: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is intending to divert several licensing services to smart channels starting from the end of this month. The step is part of a strategy to gradually […]
UAE inquiry into why infant was appointed as ‘Happiness Officer’
ABU DHABI 26 April 2018: The Public Prosecution Office of the Abu Dhabi Judicial Department (ADJD), yesterday summoned a UAE government official to clarify the issue of appointing a less than eight-month old baby boy […]
Star Rating is coming for your electric gadgets in UAE
ABU DHABI 28 April 2018: The Emirates Authority for Standardisation and Metrology (Esma) will award stars to categorise energy-consuming home appliances such as air conditioners, refrigerators, washing machines and dryers. The rating will be indicated […]
Yas Island: To be tops for entertainment, leisure
DUBAI 28 April 2018: This year – 2018 – marks an important year for developer Miral as Yas Island celebrates its 10th anniversary and looks ahead to welcome the 25th July opening of the much-anticipated […]
All new bridges on Dubai Airport St are now open
Three new bridges on Dubai Airport St open today DUBAI 27 April 2018: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced the opening of three new bridges as part of the Airport Street Improvement Project today […]