DUBAI // The RTA has prepared a traffic plan for New Year’s Eve – a night usually plagued by heavy congestion, particularly in the area surrounding the Burj Khalifa. Burj Khalifa Metro Station will be closed from 10pm until the end of celebrations while services to main metro stations in the area (including DIFC Station and Danube Station) will be uninterrupted. Col Mohammed Al Bastaki, director of […]
ABU DHABI // Sir Bani Yas Cruise Beach was opened on Thursday, creating another keynote destination for cruise ship passengers in the Arabian Gulf. The ceremony was performed by Mohammed Al Mubarak, chairman of Abu Dhabi Tourism & Culture Authority, under the patronage of Sheikh Hamdan bin Zayed, Ruler’s Representative in the Western Region. “The development of new economic and tourism projects across the Western Region is […]
Photo On the campus of New York University Abu Dhabi. The failure of Georgetown and N.Y.U. to call out the suppression of critical speech suggests the complicity that gulf money buys. Credit Andrew Holbrooke/Corbis WASHINGTON — Cyberespionage may be the new normal, but you wouldn’t think that an American graduate student would be a target for state-level spyware and surveillance. Apparently, though, I am. On May 19, […]
Humility is an act of worship and one of the first merits that Allah bestowed upon believers, worshippers will be told on Friday. Humbleness in dealing with others is a virtue that demands showing leniency and respect and an acceptance of the truth. And as it is an honourable trait, Allah ordered his Prophet to embrace it in a Quranic verse that says: “and lower your wing […]
Residents of the fire-hit Adriatic building at the Oceana complex on Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah have been granted access to their apartments to collect their belongings, the building’s property manager Asteco said in a statement sent to Arabian Business. However, it added tjhat Dubai authorities have yet to give the clearance required to allow residents to move back in. The statement from Asteco said the cause of the […]
Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for December 14, 2016, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun. newslide Abu Dhabi Yoga class Take part in the popular Flow in the Dark yoga class at Bodytree Studio. Enjoy a night of yoga, music and creative expression led by Angela. The lights will be […]
A spate of accidents were reported in Dubai this morning. TrafficDXB tweeted at-least six accidents during a 45-minute period in the emirate. One occurred on Sheikh Zayed Road after Oasis Mall heading towards Abu Dhabi, while another was on the E66 near Nad Al Sheba going towards Dubai. Other accidents took place on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road intersection at E66 going towards Dubai, on Beirut Street […]
Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for December 13, 2016, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun. newslide Abu Dhabi Performances Visit Nation Galleria and enjoy fun, family-friendly performances by Italian street acts, including Raoul the Pizza Guy, who will serve up comedy, improvisation and interactive gags at his restaurant today. Catch […]
newslide Dubai set to become online creation hub Dubai is set to join the world’s leading ‘content creation’ hubs following the revelation at Diff 2016 that YouTube is set to open a YouTube Space in Dubai Studio City. What is a YouTube Space, I hear you ask. According to Jamal Al Sharif, head of Dubai Film Commission and Dubai Studio City, it is everything the UAE needs […]
The 13th Dubai International Film Festival draws to a close on Wednesday, with the regional premiere of Rogue One: A Star Wars Story. Whether you are a film buff, a casual movie fan, an industry guru or an aspiring filmmaker, it is safe to say that this year’s edition was one of the best. The number of films was up on last year, to 156, after a […]
DUBAI // Experts are trying to determine the cause of a fire that swept through a Palm Jumeirah apartment block, leaving residents stranded and waiting to get back into their homes. Pictures of the blaze in the Adriatic building, which is part of the upscale Oceana complex, flooded social media on Monday night, and Dubai Media Office said the building was safely evacuated and no major injuries […]
We launched The Review’s Crossroads podcast about a year ago and our best episodes of 2016 reflect the unique stories that shaped the year. We travel from modern-day UAE to 1960s Turkey, from 1990-era Grozny to Aleppo through music, books, news and history. For example, we hear about the hidden history of Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Island, where people lived until the 1990s. In Turkey, a record collector […]
Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for December 13, 2016, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun. newslide Abu Dhabi Heritage Festival More than 20,000 camels are expected to be part of the annual camel beauty pageant during the Al Dhafra Festival – a celebration of Bedouin heritage that touches on four […]
Pakistan International Airlines said Monday it has grounded all its ATR turboprop aircraft for checks, a week after one of the planes crashed, killing 48 people on board. The country’s civil aviation regulator ordered “shakedown” tests of PIA’s entire ATR fleet after an engine on another of the planes stalled before take-off Sunday night. The move forced around a third of the airline’s flights to be cancelled […]
You may not have considered some of the lesser-known sports in the UAE – because you weren’t aware they existed here. But, if you’re weary of your usual exercise routine, why not sample a few of the more unusual, left-of-field sports and activities to test your mettle and spark your enthusiasm? newslide Lacrosse This fast-paced, exhilarating sport was played by the indigenous people of North America as […]
ABU DHABI // With kindergarten pupils making up nearly 20 per cent of the private schools population, investors are being encouraged to open more schools catering to the early years education. The Abu Dhabi Education Council, which regulates private schools in the emirate, recently held a workshop for about 60 prospective and current investors to offer information on the business opportunities available in the education market. It […]
12 December 2016 Ras Al Khaimah, United Arab Emirates–(ME NewsWire)– Julphar Gulf Pharmaceutical Industries launched the antibiotic Voxin during a launch event, which was held at the Raffles Hotel, Dubai on November 25th 2016. “Voxin (Levofloxacin) is a fluoroquinolone antibiotic that is indicated for the treatment of lower respiratory tract infections and sinusitis in adult patients,” said Dr Hosam Badr, Director of Marketing at Julphar. “Voxin (Levofloxacin) […]
ABU DHABI // The Ministry of Presidential Affairs has mourned the death of Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid bin Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, who died on Sunday. The Ministry prayed to God to rest his soul and grant his family patience and solace to bear their loss, reported state news agency Wam. [email protected] The National
ABU DHABI // The Ministry of Presidential Affairs has mourned the death of Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid bin Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Nahyan, who died on Sunday. The Ministry prayed to God to rest his soul and grant his family patience and solace to bear their loss, reported state news agency Wam. [email protected] The National
DUBAI // Dubai has invested Dh120m in 19 projects in the first stage of the emirate’s Future Accelerators Programme, which ended on Sunday. The investments are in projects in education, health, infrastructure, transport, technology, energy, and security. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President and Ruler of Dubai, is “leading a government system that encourages unconventional thinking to achieve unprecedented results”, said Mohammed Al Gergawi, managing director of […]
ABU DHABI // Windy conditions are expected to continue throughout the long weekend, especially over the sea, according to the UAE’s weather bureau. A northwesterly wind blowing at speeds between 30kph and 45kph along the coast may increase up to 55kph. In the interior and mountain areas, the wind speeds will be slightly reduced, blowing between 20kph and 35kph, with gusts reaching up to 45kph, the National […]
Your daily guide to community and cultural activities across the Emirates for December 11, 2016, including performances, festivals, art exhibitions, film screenings, health and fitness events, talks, classes, workshops and family fun. newslide Abu Dhabi Kids’ camp Register your children, ages 7 to 18, for the ZSC Academy Tennis Camp, led by highly qualified coaches. Intermediate- and higher-level players can keep on top of their game this […]
ABU DHABI // The health and welfare of new mothers and their babies are being neglected because essential postnatal care and attention to their overall wellbeing are not available, specialists say. Expatriate mothers in particular lack support at a critical time in their child’s development, as their families are usually overseas. Dr Muhaj Al Shaikhli, consultant gynaecologist at Burjeel Hospital, said some services were offered in Dubai […]
ABU DHABI // The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) has opened two parks in Aden as part of its project to develop and renovate open areas in the city. Establishment of the two parks aims to help the people of Yemen, meet the entertainment needs of society and alleviate the repercussions of war, according to Wam, the state news agency. This is part of the ERC’s objective to […]
