April 2017 — Topical news of the United Arab Emirates

April 29, 2017 no comments 974
ABU DHABI // Driving behaviour needs to change if laws are to be effective in improving safety and compliance, according to the experts. Robert Hodges, a driver education and road safety expert, said new laws are beneficial but they will be workable only if motorists are willing to adapt...

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As technological development continues to gather pace, IoT can enhance the exchange of ideas, transactions and services Finding a parking spot can be nothing short of an ordeal, especially in the UAE. If you’re a car owner you will know the struggle all too well, and more often than...

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Murtaza Khan discusses the role of immigration regulation in developing strong foundations for business According to statistics from the Department of Economic Development in Dubai, more than 22,000 business licenses were issued in 2015, representing a 17.4 per cent growth from 2014...

April 28, 2017 no comments 941
Emirates’ ‘Infinite Possibilities’ stand once again has drawn in thousands of visitors at this year’s Arabian Travel Market (ATM). Visitor movements registered an impressive 15% increase over 2016, with more than 15,000 travel trade industry visitors making their way to the stand to experience...

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He was laid to rest in the ancestral graveyard His Highness Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Supreme Council member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, and Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, on Friday offered funeral prayers for Sheikh Mohammed bin...

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ABU DHABI // The years-old problem of overflowing rubbish dumpsters blocking roads and making a stink has still not been tackled in areas across the capital. Downtown areas of the city such as Elektra Street, Al Zahiyah, Al Falah, Fatima bint Mubarak, Khalifa, Madinat Zayed and Defence...

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Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi will feature total of six immersive worlds when it opens on Yas Island in 2018 UAE-based developer Miral has announced that its Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi will feature six immersive worlds - Metropolis and Gotham City, Cartoon Junction, Bedrock, Dynamite Gulch,...

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CEO of Abu Dhabi-based airline sees sustainable future for Air Berlin in which Etihad holds near-30% stake Etihad Airways plans to stand by Air Berlin even after its German partner reported soaring operating losses as a strategic overhaul struggled to gain traction. Germany’s...

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Samsung is changing the way people pay, with the launch of its digital wallet service — Samsung Pay — on smartphones and smartwatches in the UAE. The UAE becomes the first country in the Middle East and 14th in the world to introduce the service. In just under two years since its initial...

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Dubai: Majid Al Futtaim and Marriott International on Thursday announced plans to launch the region’s first cinema-themed hotel concept, which will feature cinematic-themed rooms and an outdoor VOX cinema. A statement from the Dubai-based owner and operator of shopping malls said the...

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