April 2017 — Topical news of the United Arab Emirates

April 22, 2017 no comments 1321
ABU DHABI // The capital is the safest city in the world, according to an online crime index. Compiled by Numbeo.com, a database of user-contributed information, the Crime Index Rate puts the capital in 288th place of 288 cities in terms of crime, meaning it is the safest city on the...

April 22, 2017 no comments 923
New data shows DXB also stayed ahead of Heathrow to be world's busiest international aviation hub Dubai International has retained its status as the world's busiest airport for international passengers, according to new data released by the Airports Council International (ACI). Its...

April 22, 2017 no comments 969
New report says that despite increase in sales volumes, Dubai's real estate market is unlikely to rebound in short term Dubai's real estate market is undergoing a "false start" where despite sales volumes increasing, a recovery is still unlikely in the short-term, according to a new reort....

April 22, 2017 no comments 946
Foreign trade in Ras Al Khaimah, UAE reached Dh10 billion ($2.72 billion) in 2016 compared to Dh9.04 billion in 2015, marking an increase of 11.8 per cent, according to a report published by Ras Al Khaimah Chamber. Dr Ahmed Rashed Al Shemaili, assistant director-general of Commercial Service...

April 21, 2017 no comments 950
Emirates will debut its new A380 Onboard Lounge at the Infinite Possibilities stand in its home-base of Dubai at the 2017 edition of the Arabian Travel Market (ATM). The region’s leading travel exhibition will run from 24-27 April. Along with the newly enhanced A380 Onboard Lounge,...

April 21, 2017 no comments 1082
Viral videos show e-cigarettes exploding in users' pockets and hands Doctors in the UAE are urging e-cigarette users to be aware of the health risks from the practice of vaping and say e-cigarettes are just as harmful as smoking tobacco. Millions of cigarette smokers around the world,...

April 21, 2017 no comments 1134
Paid parking fees will be reactivated on Monday, April 24 Residents in parts of UAE will enjoy free parking on the Israa Wal Miraaj holiday, according to announcements by respective authorities. In Dubai, Moaza Al Marri, Director of Marketing & Corporate Communication, Roads and...

April 21, 2017 no comments 895
ABU DHABI // Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, held bilateral talks with Russian president Vladimir Putin in Moscow on Thursday to discuss efforts to bring about an end to conflicts in the region as well as increasing...

April 21, 2017 no comments 1139
World Bank looks at real costs of sending money from UAE to various destinations Dubai: When it comes to moving hard-earned dirhams back to their home countries, some expatriates in the UAE enjoy the best deals in the market, according to a new report. The World Bank has recently...

April 21, 2017 no comments 1202
Dubai airport maintains top position for second consecutive year, with more than 80 million global flyers Dubai: It’s official: Dubai Airport is still the busiest aviation hub in the world in terms of international passengers. A report released by the Airports Council International...

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