President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to Syrian President Bashar al-Assad on the occasion of Evacuation Day.
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Dubai Airports issues travel advisory
Dubai International (DXB) is advising passengers not to come to the airport, unless absolutely necessary due to the unprecedented weather conditions in the country.
MBRSC selects Emirati crew member for NASA’s HERA Campaign 7 Mission 2
The project involves analogue astronauts – crew members who take part in simulated missions on Earth – to test the effects of space flight on the human mind and body.
Gold prices in Dubai Today Tuesday, April 16, 2024
Gold prices in Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) today, Tuesday, April 16, opened at a selling price of AED 8,760.14 per ounce, according to UAEgoldprices.com.
Dubai’s high-end property sales rise on overseas demand
Sales of homes in Dubai worth $10 million or more rose 6 per cent in the first quarter versus last year, an industry report showed on Tuesday, as demand from the international ultra-rich for homes in the emirate showed little sign of abating.
Distance learning announced in Ras Al Khaimah for April 16 and 17
Ras Al Khaimah: The Emergency, Crisis and Disaster Team in Ras Al Khaimah has decided to shift schools to distance learning for two days - Tuesday and Wednesday - in anticipation of the weather situation.
Also, the Ras Al Khaimah Public Services Department on Monday announced the temporary closure of all parks and beaches in the city until further notice.
In UAE, China’s Geely is putting its weight behind hybrids
“It’s closer to 14 per cent, I think, based on the data that’s available with us carmakers and local dealerships,” said Alex Gu, General Manager, Geely Auto Middle East. “There are still a few Chinese carmakers that do not share their sales numbers, but what we can see is that taken together we now have a double-digit share of the UAE market. It’s the same in Saudi Arabia.
“What makes it interesting is that this shift from 1 per cent share to 14 per cent in the UAE happened quite rapidly, much of which in the last 2-3 years.”
UAE, Gulf investors cautious
The DFM and ADX indices dropped in early trading in reaction to the latest Middle East crisis that unfolded over the weekend.
The DFM is down by over 1 per cent, while ADX is lower by nearly 0.6 per cent in the first 15 minutes of the market opening after the extended Eid break.
UAE leaders extend condolences to Sultan of Oman over floods victims
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of condolences to Sultan Haitham bin Tariq Al Said of Oman, over the victims of the floods that hit the sultanate, wishing a speedy recovery to all the injured.
Dubai Municipality issues safety guidelines for rainy weather
Dubai: Dubai Municipality on Monday issued safety guidelines to be followed during rainy weather.
The civic body took to the social media to share tips and guidelines for residents to take preventive measures to minimise the impact of unstable weather conditions.