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Infrastructure work at Downtown Jebel Ali in Dubai has reached a major milestone, with deep utilities work complete at half of the 200-hectare mixed-use project, according to master developer Limitless. Sewerage, storm water and water works have been completed at 50 percent of the project, with roads now underway, a statement said. Deep utilities work is ongoing at the rest of the development, with anticipated completion this […]

DUBAI// One of the country’s major education providers defended the high cost of school fees as necessary if schools are to attract the best teachers. Clive Pierrepont, director of communications for education provider Taaleem, said schools had to strike a balance between paying for the highest quality teaching staff available and keeping fees affordable for parents. “It is an absolute truth that the quality of a school […]

DP World and National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) to back future infrastructure projects DP World and National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) to back future infrastructure projects New Delhi, India, 4 May, 2017 Global trade enabler DP World and the National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop the logistics sector in India. The agreement comes as a result […]

Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for May 5, 2017, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun. Aarti Jhurani rounds up 10 things to do today in the UAE. Want to see your event listed here? Email us with the details and contact information at [email protected] newslide Abu Dhabi Food festival Visit […]

A nation’s future depends on its young people, Noura Al Kaabi told a forum in Riyadh on Thursday. The Minister of State for Federal National Council Affairs spoke at Unesco’s International Forum of NGOs about the importance of investing in youth for the country’s future. “Investing in young citizens is a wise insurance policy for a better, brighter tomorrow,” she said. “The youth are not only the […]

DUBAI // “Iron” Mike Tyson, the former undisputed heavyweight champion of the world, hopes his new Dubai gym will unearth a diamond in the rough that could go on to make a career in the fight game. Speaking at Atlantis The Palm on Thursday, the American said Dubai is the perfect venue to launch the Mike Tyson Academy of boxing and fitness. “People don’t have to fight […]

Pop superstar Ed Shereen is set to return to Dubai with a one-night only gig at the Autism Rocks Arena on November 23. The 26-year-old British singer has had a massive year on the billboards with multiple songs topping the charts. The hit maker is known for songs such as Thinking Out Loud, Photograph, Shape of You, and Castle on the Hill. Sheeran was last in the […]

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Etihad Airways has expanded its services to the southern Indian state of Kerala as it celebrates 10 years of flying to the popular destination. The airline said it has launched a fourth daily non-stop service between Kozhikode and its Abu Dhabi hub, taking to 63 the total number of weekly services between the UAE capital and its three Kerala gateways of Kochi, Kozhikode and Thiruvananthapuram. This represents […]

ABU DHABI // More than 300,000 people visited the Abu Dhabi International Book Fair this year for its 27th edition. The week-long event ended on Tuesday. Books worth more than Dh35 million were sold, and 1,320 exhibitors from 65 countries attended, organisers said. It was organised by the Abu Dhabi Tourism and Culture Authority under the patronage of Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi […]

The biggest names of the Indian film industry will be walking the red carpet in Abu Dhabi for this year’s South Indian International Movie Awards. Last year’s event was held in Singapore, while the event in 2015 was held in Dubai. This marks a first for the ceremony to be held in the capital. The award celebrations will be held at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre […]

Digitization identified as key for region to retain leadership in global logistics landscape Dubai, United Arab Emirates, May 4 2017  Supply chain optimization took center stage at the ninth GPCA Supply Chain Conference, which took place between 2-4 May 2017 at the Rosewood Hotel in Abu Dhabi. During the event, speakers highlighted logistical efficiency as a top industry priority in the GCC as traditional supply chains across […]

Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, and Abdel Fattah El Sisi, President of Egypt, depart after a reception at the Presidential Airport. Ryan Carter / Crown Prince Court – Abu Dhabi Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces, meets with Abdel Fattah El Sisi, President of […]

Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi arrived in the United Arab Emirates on Wednesday for talks with top officials, state media said. Sisi’s visit comes 24 hours after the UAE brokered a meeting between Fayez al-Sarraj, head of Libya’s UN-backed Government of National Accord, and military strongman Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar who refuses to recognise the GNA. State-run news agency WAM said Sisi was accompanied by Egypt’s foreign […]

ABU DHABI // The UAE on Wednesday hailed a meeting in Abu Dhabi between two rival Libyan leaders as a significant breakthrough in talks aimed at ending the conflict. The UAE’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs voiced optimism over the meeting between Fayez Al Sarraj, prime minister of Libya’s UN-backed government, and Field Marshal Khalifa Haftar, the country’s most powerful military commander, the state news agency, Wam, reported. […]

Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for May 4, 2017, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun. Aarti Jhurani rounds up 10 things to do today in the UAE. Want to see your event listed here? Email us with the details and contact information at [email protected] newslide Abu Dhabi Film screenings Catch […]

The Abu Dhabi International Book Fair completed its 27th edition on Tuesday. On the surface the event did what it was designed to do. Thousands of books were sold, literary awards were handed out, a new publishing house was announced, publishing deals were signed and authors’ works were snapped up in languages ranging from Chinese to Turkish. But it is only when you spend a serious amount […]

OPEC and allied oil producers should extend their collective production cuts into the second half of the year when an expected upturn in demand will help to re-balance the crude market, UAE Energy Minister Suhail Al Mazrouei said. All countries participating in the cuts must agree to any extension, he said Tuesday in the UAE capital Abu Dhabi. The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and other major […]

Abu Dhabi // The prime minister of Libya’s UN-backed government and the country’s most powerful military commander met in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday for direct talks on ending Libya’s conflict. The meeting came after months of international pressure and a failed attempt at negotiations in Cairo in February. The rival figures met face to face “thanks to international and Arab mediation”, according to Libya’s Lana news agency. […]

Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for May 3, 2017, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun. Aarti Jhurani rounds up 10 things to do today in the UAE. Want to see your event listed here? Email us with the details and contact information at [email protected] newslide Al Ain Cultural tour Spend […]

ABU DHABI // Drones and rockets could be used as part of a much-needed technological overhaul of how countries utilise cloud seeding, experts said on Tuesday. New technology and more effective cloud-seeding materials should be used to tackle water scarcity, said Dr Richard Behnke, a fellow of the American meteorological society and former head of geospace research at the US national science foundation. At present, the sole […]

ABU DHABI // Two major development projects will bring thousands of homes and jobs to an underdeveloped area on the outskirts of the capital. The Dh4 billion Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City is 90 per cent complete and will open soon, while construction is under way on a Dh2.5bn Emirati housing neighbourhood near Abu Dhabi International Airport. The first of the homes will be ready by 2019. The […]

Abu Dhabi Classics completed the first of a two night run by the Toulouse Symphony Orchestra on Tuesday. Making their debut at Emirates Palace, the ensemble was led by Russian conductor Tugan Sokhiev and guest French cellist Edgar Moreau with a programme that gave a nod to the region. The highlight of the evening was Rimsky Korsakov’s dramatic symphonic suite Shéhérazade, inspired by the titular main character […]

Angela Merkel, Chancellor of Germany, arrived in Abu Dhabi on Monday on an official state visit, state news agency WAM reported. Upon her arrival at the Presidential Airport, Merkel was greeted by Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces. An official reception ceremony was held in honour of the German Chancellor, where both the […]

ABU DHABI // The Armed Forces has announced the death of a soldier who was participating in Operation Restoring Hope. Hassan Abdullah Al Bishr was martyred while participating in Saudi-led coalition, reported Wam, the state news agency. The General Command extended its sincere condolences to the soldier’s family and prayed to Allah for his soul to rest in peace and for his family to find solace. Further […]

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