Gulf
- Jul- 2017 -10 July
Fire erupts in Dubai apartment
A fire erupted in a flat in Al Muraqabbat area on Sunday evening. Families were immediately evacuated from the building…
Read More » - 9 July
3D technology saves 7 newborn babies in Abu Dhabi
The advancement of innovative technology in the UAE healthcare, has helped save seven lives of newborn babies born with congenital…
Read More » - 9 July
Sharjah Airport launches Smart Gates system at passport control
Now you can just scan your passport and boarding card in less than 20 seconds to fly out of Sharjah.…
Read More » - 9 July
World’s top 10 Airports with fastest free Wi-Fi : Report
A recent study by Speedtest – which analysed the airport Wi-Fi facilities of Asia, Europe and Africa – revealed that Dubai International…
Read More » - 8 July
Two Asians arrested for possessing 73kg hashish in Abu Dhabi
Two Asian men were arrested after 73kg of hashish was found from their possession. Abu Dhabi Police said on Saturday…
Read More » - 7 July
UAE police nab four persons for robbing from RAK shop
The Criminal Investigation Department of Ras Al Khaimah Police on Thursday arrested four Arab men who allegedly robbed Dh21,000 from…
Read More » - 7 July
Expats in Saudi to pay 100 riyals tax per family member
Saudi Arabia on Thursday said it had begun taxing foreigners working in the private sector. On July 1, foreigners working…
Read More » - 7 July
Surgeon suspended over semi-nude patient video
Health authorities in Kuwait have suspended a Kuwaiti surgeon for six months for posting a video showing him conduct liposuction…
Read More » - 7 July
US concerned Arab dispute with Qatar may intensify
The United States is increasingly concerned that a rift between Qatar and other Arab states is at an impasse and…
Read More » - 6 July
Video: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed visits Dubai Airport
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, along…
Read More » - 6 July
Qatari government bans its citizens and expats from taking annual leaves
The Gulf Association for Rights and Freedoms has sent an urgent appeal to the offices of both the Director-General of…
Read More » - 6 July
Now all Dubai taxis to have two child seats
Major General Mohammed Saif Al-Zafin, Assistant Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police for Operations Affairs, Chairman of the Federal Traffic Council, said…
Read More » - 6 July
Emirati youth dies in horrific UAE road accident
A 20-year-old Emirati young man succumbed to fatal injuries he received in a gruesome traffic accident on the Julphar road…
Read More » - 6 July
Palm-sized baby weighing 580g born in UAE
An extremely preterm male baby no bigger than the palm of a hand and weighing only 580 grammes was recently…
Read More » - 6 July
Here is what you should do if lost your Emirates ID in UAE
No one has to tell you the importance of Emirates ID especially if you are a UAE resident or national.Emirates…
Read More » - 6 July
Telcos in UAE offer 50% off on data to attract senior citizens
The Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA), in cooperation with Etisalat and du, today announced the provision of special data and calls…
Read More » - 5 July
Man gets fine for mishandling money from company
A man who was convicted of embezzling Dh103,000(INR 18,00,000 Approx) from a food company has been fined Dh1,000(INR 17000 Approx)…
Read More » - 5 July
Why people fails driving test in Dubai ,Here’s the reason
Every expat dreams to drive their own car on the roads of Dubai, you know by now it is not…
Read More » - 5 July
Scam calls: UAE warns phone users
Etisalat and du are both warning customers to be wary of scam callers pretending to be employees and offering lucrative…
Read More » - 5 July
Dubai to open clinics for headaches
Clinics to treat headaches will soon be launched by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA). The multidisciplinary headache clinics that will…
Read More » - 5 July
Dubai gets Dh5 billion business park
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai,…
Read More » - 5 July
883,000 traffic violations waived in Abu Dhabi
More than 883,000 motorists had their traffic violations waived in Abu Dhabi, before the implementation of the new traffic laws,…
Read More » - 5 July
UAE man pays a huge price for abusing woman on WhatsApp
A man who was convicted of abusing and insulting a woman through WhatsApp messages has had his Dh5,000 fine sentence…
Read More » - 4 July
Saudi police officer killed by explosive device
A Saudi policeman was killed today and three others injured by an explosive device in a flashpoint Shiite-dominated city, the…
Read More » - 4 July
Video: Indian man paints Sheikh Mohammed’s photo with mouth
An Indian artist, who is unable to use his hands, has painted a large, lifelike portrait of His Highness Sheikh…
Read More » - 4 July
Qatar all set to increase gas production by 33% !
In response to the economic blockade imposed by several Arab states, Qatar today announced that it would increase its natural…
Read More » - 4 July
Charity collects drugs worth 1.75M for expat patients
A leading charity has collected medicines worth Dh1.75million for 40 expatriate patients with chronic hepatitis and cancer across the country.…
Read More » - 4 July
Landlord cuts electricity after families move into UAE villa
Tenants of a villa complex in Abu Dhabi have been left fuming without water and electricity since the last four…
Read More » - 4 July
Qatar responds to the demands of Arab nations
Qatar on Monday handed its official response to a list of demands by Saudi Arabia and its allies to the…
Read More » - 3 July
Indian embassy in Abu Dhabi thwarts hundreds of bogus job offers in six months
The Indian embassy in Abu Dhabi has thwarted more than 700 fake job offers made to its citizens in the…
Read More » - 3 July
This act can land you a Dh500 fine in Dubai
The act of spitting your chewing gum on a Dubai road can make one pay out a Dh500 fine. Dubai…
Read More » - 3 July
Restaurant closed down for selling illegal drugs
The Department of Economic Development has ordered the closure of a restaurant in the Industrial area of Umm Al Quwain…
Read More » - 3 July
This driver from Dubai is definitely a milestone for Uber
Dubai-based Uber ‘partner-driven’ is among 156 drivers around the world being hailed by the company. This helps to mark its…
Read More » - 3 July
Woman accuses Qatari royal for not paying son’s school fees
A Moroccan woman is accusing her ex-husband, a member of the Qatari royal family, of not paying school fees for…
Read More » - 3 July
Banker steals money from clients’ credit cards
A bank’s customer service employee has been accused of hacking into client’s accounts through the phone banking service, forging transactions…
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