Dubai, 16 May 2017 At ICM Capital LTD, we’re committed to helping our clients transform the way they trade. We know that simply being good for ICM Capital is not enough. We must also be good for our partners and the communities in which we live and work. We’re in a great position to make sure that we set an example in our world of trading. As […]
DUBAI // Prosecutors say the three-year prison sentence handed to a mother who tortured and killed her 14-month-old son was too lenient. On Sunday, the Emirati mother, 33, was jailed for stamping on her son’s stomach so hard that he died in hospital in July last year. Witnesses, including the woman’s maid and her sister, said it was not the first time the woman had been violent […]
Dubai’s Roads & Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the introduction of traffic diversions on internal roads of the Dubai Investment Park (DIP) and Discovery Gardens. The diversions are being put in place because of the emirate’s construction works on the Route 2020 Project. Eng. Maitha bin Adai, CEO of RTA’s Traffic and Roads Agency, said the traffic diversion will be put in place over two phases on […]
Hazy conditions with some cloud is expected across the UAE during the forthcoming days with a slight increase in temperatures starting from Wednesday. The National Centre for Meteorology and Seismology (NCMS) said convective clouds will develop over eastern and mountainous areas by this afternoon, with a chance of rain at times. Temperatures will range between 27°C and 39°C in Abu Dhabi and 29°C and 38°C in Dubai. […]
Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for May 16, 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 Fitness class Register […]
The Dubai Real Estate Court has settled a real estate lawsuit worth $4 billion (AED15 billion) by reaching a compromise with all parties based on the interest of the country’s economy and real estate market, according to news agency WAM. Judge Ahmed Ali Al-Dhanhani, head of the Dubai Real Estate Court, said, “The real estate project in question is an integrated city with vast areas, settled with […]
Food trends often centre around a single ingredient or innovative cooking technique. However, it seems the latest global food craze is not so much about the food but how it is served. Food bowls have grown in popularity in the United States and United Kingdom, and are now rolling into many of the UAE’s trendiest restaurants and cafes. Over the past five years, data collected by Technomic […]
Dubai, 15 May, 2017 SAMENA Telecommunications Council today announced global technology leader Nokia as the newest addition to its membership. Nokia, the leading provider of state-of-the-art end-to-end telecom infrastructure solutions, has unparalleled credentials in enabling infrastructure for next generation mobile as well as fixed broadband networks including 5G and the Internet of Things. Nokia is focused on developing solutions that expands the human possibilities of the connected […]
With the holy month just around the corner, take a look at some of the city’s top iftars and suhoors to try. 1. Al Fanous Lounge: The Dubai Ballroom at JW Marriott Marquis will transform into an oriental lounge designed with lavish white, gold and jewel tones for the holy month of Ramdan. Also lavish at the lounge is the iftar buffet that will consist of over […]
DUBAI // Couples should look beyond a fertility clinic’s success rate before signing up for an in-vitro fertilisation scheme, and avoid cut-price deals, doctors warned. Couples would “get what they pay for” and should prepare for a significant financial commitment if they want the IVF treatment to be successful, said doctors at a Dubai Health Authority event marking International Family Day. Couples who conceived children through treatments […]
As the UAE Pavilion was readied for the opening of the Venice Biennale, paper aeroplanes were strewn across a brick floor with yellow markings. To the untrained eye, they might have looked like the result of some celebratory fun and games from the young members of staff who had just finished the week-long installation work at the Sale d’Armi (Weapons Room) in the Italian city’s old fort, […]
15 May 2017 The Representative Office of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism of Azerbaijan in GCC on Monday announced that it participated in 08th Governmental Travel Roadshow organized by Dnata at the Dubai Police Headquarters. Azerbaijan took the opportunity to showcase what the country has to offer to the staff and members of the Dubai Police. The show was reportedly successful and the representatives at the […]
DUBAI // Schools need to strike a better balance between preparing pupils to pass exams and providing a holistic education, a new report by Dubai’s education regulator says. The Future of Education report published by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority said the best schools prepared pupils for the future, not just tests. The research was conducted in partnership with the Education Development Trust, a non-profit education […]
Emaar Properties on Sunday said net profit for the first quarter 2017 rose 15 percent, driven by its hospitality, entertainment and leisure businesses, and property sales in Dubai, which grew 44 percent the first three months of the year. Net profit rose to AED1.38billion ($377million) in the first quarter from AED1.21bn ($328m) reported in same period last year, while revenue jumped 15 percent to AED4.07bn ($1.11bn) from […]
DUBAI // A 23-year-old man stole more than Dh500,000 worth of jewellery from his grandmother, a court was told. “You stole from your own grandmother?” Dubai Criminal Court judge Erfan Atteyah asked the 23-year-old Emirait, who confessed to a theft charge and apologised for his actions. “A mistake, your honour. I have never done it before nor will I do it ever again,” said the defendant. The […]
Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed has announced the launch of Marsa Al Arab, Dubai Holding’s latest tourist destination development in the emirate. The $1.7 billion (AED 6.3bn) mega-project, spread across 4 million sq. ft, will be developed on new two islands on both sides of Burj Al Arab Jumeirah. Marsa (Arabic for marina) Al Arab is expected to be completed by 2020. One island will be dedicated to […]
In partnership with TechCrunch, The Europas Conference & Awards, is a different kind of tech event which features main-stage speakers and panels as well as smaller breakout sessions on key subjects for startups. The Europas conference is followed by a glittering awards based on voting by expert judges and the industry itself. Voting is now live, so please go and vote! The awards are editorially led, with […]
Dubai has secured $3 billion credit facilities for the expansion of its two airports. The Department of Finance for the Government of Dubai, the Investment Corporation of Dubai and Dubai Aviation City Corporation, advised by HSBC, announced the funding agreement and the establishment of Airport Financing Company FZE (FINCO), the long-term funding platform for Dubai Airports, according to news agency WAM. The financing will be used for […]
DUBAI // An Asian man has died and others are being treated for their injuries after a bus carrying 10 passengers crashed near Al Quoz industrial civil driving education centre. Dubai Police sent out a message on Twitter just after 7.30am to warn motorists about the collision. Other passengers involved in the incident have been treated by paramedics at the scene and transferred to Rashid Hospital. The […]
15 May 2017 The legal departments at Pepsi-Cola International, Total Marketing Middle East and Qatar Financial Centre Authority were among the big winners at the Middle East Legal Awards, which took place at The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai, on Thursday (11 May). The trio were named Legal Department of the Year in the large team, small team and government, department, agency or public body categories respectively. The award for […]
More than 120 traditional dhows retraced a centuries-old pearl diving route off the coast of the United Arab Emirates on Sunday for an annual boat race. The “Al-Gaffal” race, Arabic for “The Return”, traces the path pearl-divers would take on their return home from a day at sea. The wooden dhows with billowing white sails made the 51.3 nautical mile (95-kilometre) journey from the island of Sir […]
Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for May 13, 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 screening Cinema […]
Model-of-the-moment Winnie Harlow will walk the runway during Arab Fashion Week at The Meydan Hotel in Dubai this week. The 22-year-old Canadian, who has the depigmenting skin condition vitiligo, is one of many famous figures taking part in the event, which runs from tomorrow until Saturday. “Cardi B, the American influencer and hip-hop artist, will be flying in,” says Jacob Abrian, chief executive of the Arab Fashion […]
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Hotel giant Hyatt has announced plans to expand its brand footprint in the Gulf and wider Middle East region with the signing of management agreements for 14 new properties. Under the agreement, Hyatt-branded hotels across the Park Hyatt, Grand Hyatt, Hyatt Regency, Hyatt Centric, Hyatt Place, and Hyatt House brands will open in the region over the next few years. They will be based in cities including […]
