Aldar, a leading developer in Abu Dhabi, UAE, said it has achieved a major milestone by selling all its homes in the third tower at its latest mid-market development, The Bridges, within just four hours of its launch on Saturday (May 6). A 1,272-unit project, The Bridges is being built at a...

'They are a symbol of national unity,' says President UAE leaders have paid glowing tributes to soldiers on the 41st anniversary of Armed Forces' Unification Day. President His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan reiterated his pride in the UAE Armed Forces personnel, praising...

DUBAI // Almost 1,000 animals at Dubai Zoo will be relocated to the new Dubai Safari Park, which 4,000 creatures will call home when it opens. The 119-hectare park is tentatively due to open in late 2017 in Al Warqa 5. It will replace Dubai Zoo and offer animals a better quality of life....

DUBAI // Most of us have accidentally left a phone or keys in the back seat of a taxi, but not many have left a baby or a bag full of money and gold behind. Two infants and gold worth more than Dh6 million were among the lost and found items of Dubai taxis. "Twice babies were left in...

Lufthansa has held talks with Abu Dhabi about the future of loss-making Air Berlin, its chief executive said on Friday, but debt, costs and anti-trust issues remain obstacles to taking over the rest of its smaller rival. Air Berlin, 29 percent owned by Abu Dhabi state-owned carrier...

The United Arab Emirates on Friday was forced to delay by a year the start-up of its first nuclear reactor as the company set up to run it has not yet received an operating licence. The world's largest single nuclear project, the Barakah nuclear plant will deliver up to a quarter of the...

The number of riders using taxi service in Dubai, UAE has clocked 44.88 million riders who were served in 25.79 million trips during the first quarter of 2017. The CEO of Public Transport Agency at the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) Abdullah Yousef Al Ali said: “Lifting 44.88 million...

FUJAIRAH // Budding young scientists on the east coast are being urged to get help bringing their innovative ideas to life through the Fujairah Science Club. The club, which opened in 1998, has played a major role in introducing young people to the latest technologies and help them acquire...

Azizi Developments has announced the launch of its latest residential development, Azizi Aura, that offers studios, one- and two-bedroom apartments with luxury hotel facilities in the prime Jebel Ali area of Dubai, UAE. Centrally located with convenience in mind, Azizi Aura is in close...

Travel agents in Muscat say holiday bookings for Dubai have risen by 80 per cent in the past 12 months, as Omanis hit by rising inflation opt for destinations closer to home. Dubai has taken over from Thailand as the top holiday destination for Omanis. "Omani travellers now prefer to go on...