FUJAIRAH // A 25-year-old man died while hiking in the mountains of Ras Al Khaimah this week. The man, named as Briton Alex Underhill by staff at RAK’s Saqr Hospital, was hiking up Jebel Jais on Tuesday when he is believed to have slipped and fallen. A friend who was leading the hike...

The UAE’s cultural ties with France help strengthen relations at a time when extremist forces seek to sabotage them, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed said on Wednesday. The Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces was speaking after meeting French president...

Also clinches award for Best First Class Comfort Amenities Emirates has won World’s Best Inflight Entertainment award for a record 13th year at the prestigious Skytrax World Airline Awards 2017. The airline also picked up the award for Best First Class Comfort Amenities. The Skytrax...

UAE has set up a moon-sighting committee. Sultan bin Saeed Al Badi, Minister of Justice, has issued a decision to set up the moon-sighting committee for the Holy Month of Ramadan to confirm the start of the month of Shawwal, which will mark the end of Ramadan and start of Eid Al Fitr....

The Federal Traffic Council in Dubai to recommend ways to reduce violations. The Federal Traffic Council is in the process of recommending compulsory community service for drivers who exceed the maximum allowed black points, said chief of Federal Traffic Council Major General Mohamed Saif...

Mina Sultan Qaboos Waterfront is being redeveloped into an integrated tourist port and lifestyle destination Dubai-based Damac Properties has been chosen by the Government of Oman to develop its $1 billion Port Sultan Qaboos waterfront project through a joint venture with Omran, the...

Dubai: Dubai and Abu Dhabi have moved up in the rankings for the costliest cities to live in, with the former in 20th spot (up from 21st) and the UAE capital city just behind in 23rd (from 25th). Four other Gulf cities — Riyadh (52), Manama (55), Doha (81) and Muscat (91) — figure in the...

Damac Properties has signed an agreement with Oman to develop a port in the country's capital city Muscat as a tourism destination, Dubai's second-largest listed developer said on Wednesday. Damac signed a memorandum of understanding with Oman's Tourism Development Company (Omran)...

Running out of time but in need of a getaway this Eid Al Fitr? Take advantage of the holiday offers and book a last minute staycation at one of the below hotels and resorts across the UAE: Jumeirah Al Naseem-Madinat Jumeirah Dubai’s hottest new hotel Jumeirah Al Naseem is...

The number of taxicabs in the pick-up and drop-off area of Dubai Mall will be increased by 5 per cent Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has revealed its plan for managing traffic movement and mass transit services during the upcoming Eid Al Fitr holiday. The plan is geared...