June 2017 — Topical news of the United Arab Emirates

June 29, 2017 no comments 1046
Investors regaining interest as they now see Dubai as a better-value option compared to other markets Dubai: After a three-year slump, house rents and prices in Dubai appear to have reached their lowest points, and investors are now increasingly interested in the market, according to a...

June 29, 2017 no comments 1144
Etihad Airways is allowing nationals from six Muslim-majority countries on a U.S. travel ban list to board flights to the United States if they have valid travel documents, the Abu Dhabi-based airline said on Thursday. The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Monday to allow part of the ban which...

June 28, 2017 no comments 1410
First phase projects under the “Together” Initiative focus on streamlining the departures experience, using the latest technologies Travellers departing from Dubai International Airport Terminal 3 can look forward to a smoother airport experience with the implementation of two new...

June 28, 2017 no comments 1270
The units feature facial recognition technology and come equipped with a drone for greater sight range Dubai Police has revealed plans to deploy new autonomous miniature patrol cars to fight crime. The O-R3 vehicles come through an agreement with Singapore-based ActiV Technology’s...

June 28, 2017 no comments 1157
Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has awarded a contract to supply, extend and commission 40 km of water pipelines, at a total cost of Dh248 million ($68.5 million). “This supports our ambitious strategy and plans to meet the needs of the comprehensive development of electricity and...

June 28, 2017 no comments 1197
The two projects – both seven-storeys – will feature a several studio apartments Dubai developer Azizi Developments has launched two residential projects in Al Furjan, it announced on Wednesday. The two projects – both seven-storeys – will feature a several studio apartments and...

June 28, 2017 no comments 1133
Dubai: The new rules on issuing and renewing driver licences in Dubai will take effect next month. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai said the implementation of the new Executive Regulation of the Federal Driving and Traffic Law as revised by the Ministerial Resolution No....

June 28, 2017 no comments 1116
Shares often traded by short-term speculative investors helped take Dubai's stock index slightly higher in early trade on Wednesday in an otherwise quiet region, with some major Gulf markets still on Eid al-Fitr holidays. The Dubai index was up 0.3 percent as GFH Financial , the most...

June 27, 2017 no comments 1095
‘SZR by Mulliner’ limited edition launched to celebrate brand’s global flagship store in Dubai In line with the recent opening of the largest Bentley showroom in the world on Sheikh Zayed Road (SZR) in Dubai, the luxury car brand has revealed three limited edition Continental GTC V8 S...

June 27, 2017 no comments 1117
The emirate will be rolling out a range of activities and events to mark the achievement The UAE’s Sharjah has become the first city in the GCC and third in the Arab world to be awarded the title of World Book Capital by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation...

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