SHARJAH // Heavy fog and low visibility worsened usual rush hour traffic across the country on Thursday. Bumper-to-bumper traffic was reported on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road from Sharjah ring road to Mirdif in Dubai. Al Ittihad Street in the direction of Dubai was also congested following an accident near Al Taawun Roundabout, adding further delays to motorists. In Dubai, heavy delays were reported by Dubai Police […]
Social media conversation about ride-hailing app Uber is on the decline in the Middle East, while its local competitor Careem is gaining pace, according to a new report. US-based Crimson Hexagon, a social media analytics company, on Wednesday said in its “The Middle East Consumer Trends” report that Careem is gaining traction over Uber because it is perceived as a “local” brand as regional consumers now prefer […]
Dubai, UAE, 01 March 2017 Konica Minolta Business Solutions Middle East will be taking part at the Gulf Print and Pack 2017 running from 26th to 29th March at Dubai World Trade Centre. Konica Minolta will be showcasing and unveiling new developments at the Gulf Print and Pack 2017. As a leading global service provider in the field of IT- and document processes as well as digital […]
/By Arabian Post Staff/ The success of DIFC and DMCC has inspired a US-based group to recreate the model in the western hemisphere. The C-MCC Development Group LLC, a US-based development group, announced that it will establish the C-MCC Worldwide Free Trade Zone on Curacao island, patterned after the successful Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) and the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) located in the United Arab […]
Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for March 2, 2017, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun. Ellen Fortini 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 listings@thenational.ae newslide Al Ain Cultural event As […]
Organisers of the Middle East Film and Comic Con (MEFCC) say the sixth edition to be held in Dubai in April will be its biggest ever. The pop culture convention is returning at the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) from April 6-8 with a showcase of the best regional and international talent, celebrity guests, pop culture exhibitors and activities, a statement said. Over the past five years, […]
Address Hotels + Resorts, the premium luxury hotel brand of Emaar Hospitality Group, on Wednesday unveiled its new city lifestyle resort, Address Boulevard. Address Boulevard has 196 rooms including 116 deluxe rooms, 44 deluxe club Rooms, 28 one-bedroom suites, seven two-bedroom suites and a luxurious Presidential Suite. In addition, there are 532 serviced apartments including duplexes and two penthouses, with short-term guests at the residences also guaranteed […]
Dubai, 1st March, 2017 www.AWOK.com, one of the leading online shopping destinations in the UAE- has released some of the online shopping trends in the region in the past one year. With e-commerce being one of the strongest growing businesses in the UAE, the sector has seen some very interesting trends. Males have been highlighted as the predominant force behind ‘click and buy’; representing an overwhelming 73% […]
Dubai Health Authority (DHA) on Tuesday announced that it has added three more health insurance companies to provide the Essential Benefits Plan insurance package, fixed between AED550-650, so that those with monthly salaries under AED4,000 receive adequate cover. By adding Noor Takaful Insurance, Abu Dhabi National Insurance Company and Union Insurance, DHA said it is raising the number of insurance companies providing the package from nine to […]
American rapper Silento has been been banned from leaving the UAE after failing to appear at two concerts for which he was contracted. Al Ain Civil Court imposed the travel ban on February 20 after the Alabama-born rapper, a Soul Train Music Award winner best known for his single Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae), failed to appear at the concerts in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain last month. […]
World number three Stan Wawrinka fell at the first hurdle in the Dubai Open on Tuesday, beaten 7-6(4) 6-3 by 77th-ranked Bosnian Damir Dzumhur. “I was not good enough,” Swiss Wawrinka, playing his first match since losing to Roger Federer in the Australian Open semi-finals, said. “I started well but it was a tough match. It was his day,” the defending Dubai champion added. The 24-year-old Dzumhur, […]
DUBAI // More than Dh6 million has been paid out by a charitable foundation to settle debt owed by 25 families. The Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation (Amaf) gave Dh6.167 million to support families whose breadwinner passed away last year, often paying the outstanding debt or bank loans of deceased husbands or widows. The move is part of the Year of Giving and the organisation’s commitment to […]
01 March 2017 The global Islamic financial community has recognized the innovative and development impact made by the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan’s inaugural local currency Sukuk. At a lavish ceremony on February 28 2017 in Dubai, Jordan emerged as the winner of IFN “Sovereign Deal of the Year 2016” award. In addition to this global award, Jordan was a global runner-up for two award categories: “Ijarah & Sukuk […]
DUBAI // Sophie Shams, 17, is one of the few Emiratis playing touch rugby. The Dubai College schoolgirl, who plays for a team outside of school, serves as an inspiration not just for UAE nationals but for girls of all nationalities. “Touch is one of the few sports that mixes talent from both sexes, forcing everyone on the pitch to constantly push themselves to higher limits,” she […]
An artist gives the final touch at the Dubai 3D Art Festival at the Dubai City Walk in Dubai. Satish Kumar / The National Artist Ruben Poncia artist from Netherlands gives the final touch at the Dubai 3D Art Festival at the Dubai City Walk in Dubai. Satish Kumar / The National Artist Leon Keer artist from Netherlands gives the final touch at the Dubai 3D Art […]
Hospitality firm sbe has announced it will open its first hotel in the Middle East with the launch of Mondrian Doha, Qatar in the second quarter of 2017. This soft opening will set the stage for Mondrian Doha’s grand opening celebration, which follows in late September, the company said in a statement. The 270-room hotel has been designed in collaboration with world-renowned Dutch designer, Marcel Wanders, and […]
Schon Properties transferred 2.33 million square feet of development at Dubai Lagoon to Xanadu Real Estate Development LLC, it was announced today. The move is part of the overall development of the Dh7 billion master-planned mixed-use project. The agreement involves the development of three phases of Dubai Lagoon, including Rowan, Lilly and, Winterberry developments. Dubai Lagoon will now be developed by Xanadu Real Estate Development, a Dubai-based […]
· The 50 million man-hours spans three years, during which McDermott has installed over 80,000 tonnes of steel and laid over 200 km of pipeline 01 March 2017 Dubai – Leading EPCI contractor McDermott International, Inc. (NYSE:MDR), today announced it reached 50 million man-hours without a lost time incident in its Middle East Area. “Everyone at McDermott had a part to play in reaching the 50 million man-hour […]
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed, Crown Prince of Dubai, on Tuesday visits the Dubai International Boat Show on Tuesday, at the Dubai International Marine Club. Wam Sheikh Hamdan tours the Dubai International Boat Show on Tuesday where about 350 exhibitors from 27 countries, including those from the UAE, are showcasing everything from super yachts and speed boats to jet skis and quad skis. Wam Sheikh Hamdan visits the […]
Sama Eyewear Fascinating history and timeless appeal aside, aviator sunglasses are arguably the most popular shape when it comes to classic or contemporary eyewear design. Additions to California-based Sama Eyewear’s spring/summer 2017 Combustion collection reinterpret the typical aviator to give it a decidedly feminine twist. This includes frames with larger lenses, jewelled finishes and an innovative butterfly-shaped lens with a raised temple. The laser-cut patterned temples in […]
The six-member Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) will discuss the likelihood of constructing a regional rail network by 2021 at a meeting of regional ministers in April, a United Arab Emirates minister said on Tuesday. The regional bloc made up of Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman and Qatar last year reached an agreement in principle to delay the 2018 completion date until 2021. “Commitment is there. […]
Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for March 1, 2017, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun. Ellen Fortini 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 listings@thenational.ae newslide Abu Dhabi Exhibition talk Register […]
Union Properties has achieved higher sales yields since launching the sales of OIA Residence due to this high-yielding investment opportunity. The project is located in the heart of MotorCity with a Modern Greek design. The architecture is inspired by white-painted houses synonymous of the Greek islands and OIA Residence named after a small town in the island of Santorini, Greece. UP commenced sales for OIA Residence, with […]
Dubai, United Arab Emirates, February 28, 2017 –(ME NewsWire) As per BNC Construction Analytics, with the recent announcement of new projects, the number of ongoing utility projects increased by 2% in January, 2017 as compared to December, 2016, even after considering the recent completion of 12 utility projects, that have a combined estimated value of around USD 87 million. As per BNC’s January 2017 Utilities Report there […]
