ABU DHABI: The UAE’s top diplomat on Wednesday came out in defense of President Donald Trump’s order temporarily barring citizens from seven Muslim-majority countries from entering the US.Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, UAE foreign minister, said the US was within its rights to take what he said was a “sovereign decision” concerning immigration.Sheikh Abdullah also voiced faith in the American administration’s assurances that the move was not […]
The UAE’s non-oil foreign trade totalled AED1.172 trillion ($320 billion) for the first nine months of 2016, up by 0.1 percent on the same period in the previous year. Preliminary data of the Federal Customs Authority (FCA) indicated that the share of imports in the UAE’s total non-oil trade amounted to AED721.2 billion, a rise of 1 percent. Native gold and semi-processed gold topped the list of […]
American football fans can watch Super Bowl 51 live in a handful of pubs and restaurants across the UAE that will open in the early morning hours to show American football’s biggest event. On Monday, the New England Patriots will take on the Atlanta Falcons in Houston, Texas — which is 10 hours behind the UAE. Set your alarm — kickoff time is 3.30am — and go […]
Morning commuters can expect roads free from heavy traffic, as the Sheikh Zayed Highway remained free-flowing. The typical morning traffic on the E10 was all but non-existent. There were, however, reports of minor slowdowns at the Al Quoz area. Further down the Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Road near Sharjah, commuters on the E11 Dubai-bound experienced a complete stall. Other roads leading in and out of Sharjah were […]
Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Co (EITC), the holding company for UAE phone service provider du, will launch Virgin Mobile as a new brand in the country, EITC’s chief executive Osman Sultan said on Tuesday. EITC will have full ownership, management and operation of the Virgin Mobile brand in the country, Sultan told a news conference, adding that services under the brand would start “within weeks” and focus on […]
Written by Anees Jillani | Published:February 1, 2017 12:31 am Pakistani Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (File Photo) Since January 4, a five-member Bench headed by the second seniormost judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan has been hearing for three hours every day petitions alleging corruption by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif, filed by the chairman of the Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf (PTI) Imran Khan, and the head of the […]
A lowdown of what’s on hand at this year’s RedFestDXB. newslide Thursday The Veronicas The Aussie pop twins are back with the luscious new single In My Blood. Expect plenty of energy as they deliver their infectious hits You Ruin Me and Cruel • 6.40pm newslide Thursday Daya Soulful American singer Daya, who released last year’s debut album just weeks before her 18th birthday, is a ferocious […]
Being a time-saver and convenience at a click, the application has earned itself a growing number of tech-savvy customers since its launch in October 2016. 31 January 2017 Ajman, UAE – Reiterating their commitment towards providing seamless consumer experiences ranging from state-of-art pipeline and water treatment solutions to facilitating remote interactions with its customers, Ajman Sewerage Private Company Limited (ASPCL) announced strong growth in user-base for its […]
Today will be a pleasant day with fair to partly cloudy weather with hazy conditions at times. The maximum temperature will remain between 22°C to 26°C in coastal and internal parts of the country, while the minimum temperature may drop to 4°C in the mountains. The wind speed will be light to moderate across the country, and in a south-westerly to north-westerly direction in internal and mountainous […]
Government officials are seeking to educate fishermen about a law that prohibits them from catching sheri and safi fish during the breeding season. Fishermen who catch sheri and safi fish from March 1 to April 30 must return them to the sea, according to a Ministry of Climate Change and Environment law issued in 2015. The law also stipulates that all trade of local or imported sheri […]
Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for January 31, 2017, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun. newslide Abu Dhabi Fitness offer Bodytree Studio will celebrate Valentine’s Day throughout February with Bring a Buddy to Bodytree, which offers two-for-one prices for drop-in classes, including all morning yoga classes, from Sundays to Thursdays […]
UAE prime minister Sheikh Mohammed has approved a cabinet decree that will see Russian citizens granted an entry visa at all entry points to the county. The visa will allow citizens of the Russian Federation an entry visa for 30 days for the first time, renewable one time only for another 30 days, as per UAE regulations. The decree is hoped to develop economic and tourism ties […]
WASHINGTON/RIYADH Saudi Arabia’s King Salman, in a phone call on Sunday with U.S. President Donald Trump, agreed to support safe zones in Syria and Yemen, a White House statement said. Trump, during his presidential campaign last year, had called for Gulf states to pay for establishing safe zones to protect Syrian refugees. A statement after the phone call said the two leaders agreed on the importance of […]
Scores of irate liberals organized in part by CAIR (considered a terrorist organization in the UAE), descended upon airports around the country on Saturday to protest Donald Trump’s 120 day ban on refugees from 6 “nations of concern” and a permanent ban on Syrians until further notice. Of note, the countries on the list were originally identified under Obama by the Department of Homeland Security under the “Terrorist Travel Prevention Act of 2015.” As a […]
Looking to splash out and treat your loved one to a staycation this Valentine’s Day? We’ve rounded up 10 of the most opulent suites in the UAE. newslide The St Regis Saadiyat Island Resort Abu Dhabi’s duplex Royal Suite is one of the UAE’s largest, at 2,100 square metres. Opened in 2013, it features up to four bedrooms, a 12-seater dining room, a mini cinema and a […]
Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for January 29, 2017, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun. newslide Abu Dhabi Craft market Attend the Shopping Soirée and find quality, handmade crafts and gift items from local vendors featuring jewellery, home decor, clothing, toys, baby products, skincare, furniture, handbags and more. Today, 10am […]
Propertyfinder Group, the UAE-based real estate search portal, expects unit handovers in Dubai this year to be significantly lower than developers’ official projections. The company said that while this may not be welcome news for off-plan investors hoping to soon pick up their keys, a more protracted handover schedule is better for market stability. “As most local developers rely on purchaser funds to complete the project, the […]
American actor and Top Gear host Matt LeBlanc, who was in Dubai over the weekend to film a segment for the 24th season of the BBC’s beleaguered motoring show, is in the hot seat. While details of the Top Gear shoot in the UAE remains under wraps, sources with knowledge of the production said that LeBlanc will be featured as part of a plot where Top Gear’s […]
There has been plenty of gloomy news for the country’s airlines but clear skies are ahead, says Courtney Trenwith Source link
Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for January 28, 2017, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun. newslide Abu Dhabi Outdoor market Attend the Abu Dhabi PopUp Festival hosted by La Loupe, featuring shopping stalls from more than 60 UAE-based vendors, food trucks, henna, music, a kids’ corner with activities including a […]
The landscape of public transport is changing across the world. Not long ago, the only option for people who did not have their own car was to queue for a paper ticket and squeeze into a sardine-can bus or train. Today, the new normal is to download a ‘smart’ app and book a point-to-point ride for an ever-diminishing cost. Ride-hailing apps such as Uber and Careem are […]
Maybe you are planning UAE’s wedding of the century; maybe you are just getting ideas for “someday” or maybe you aren’t getting married at all. No matter what your situation, there is much to marvel at this year’s Bride Show Abu Dhabi. Here are six highlights from almost 200 exhibitors that will appeal no matter what’s going on with your ring finger. • The Bride Show Abu […]
Sitting in his spacious office in Doha’s West Bay, free from the entourage of assistants usually attached to CEOs of large, government-backed organisations, Rashid Bin Ali Al Mansoori appears relaxed and unhurried. He even responds, “How much time would you like?” when asked to confirm the length of our meeting. Al Mansoori, who has served as CEO of Qatar Stock Exchange (QSE) since 2012, is frank about […]
Communications giant Edelman on Wednesday announced the appointment of a former senior executive of the UK Prime Minister’s Office to a key role in the Middle East, based in Dubai. Robin Gordon-Farleigh has been hired as regional director for government strategies for the Middle East and will take up the role in March. Most recently he was the news planner in the UK Prime Minister’s Office where […]
