UAE News
WhatsApp texts to wife lands UAE man in jail
Saturday, July 20, 2019An Emirati man, who has been convicted of sending abusive and insulting texts to his wife via WhatsApp, has appealed against his two-month jail sentence. The Abu Dhabi Appeals Court heard that the woman had dragged her husband to court. In her complaint, the woman said that she had some misunderstandings with her husband and… WhatsApp texts to wife lands UAE man in jail
Airbus reveals a falcon-inspired Bird of Prey concept plane
Saturday, July 20, 2019We’ve seen the Flying-V, the KLM concept jet that seems set to shape the future of air travel. Now we have the Bird of Prey, an Airbus-designed plane, which was unveiled on July 19. The concept aircraft has splayed wingtips and a fanned tail inspired by the feathers of an eagle or falcon. The aerospace… Airbus reveals a falcon-inspired Bird of Prey concept plane
Du adds YzerChat to Internet calling pack
Friday, July 19, 2019Dubai: Customers of du, Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), now have access to a new app to make internet calls in the UAE. The addition of the Yzer Chat app to the internet calling pack offers residents access to messaging services and HD video calls. Fahad Al Hassawi, deputy chief executive officer of Telco Services,… Du adds YzerChat to Internet calling pack
US shot down Iranian drone close to American ship in Strait of Hormuz
Thursday, July 18, 2019A US Navy ship has shot down an Iranian drone in the Strait of Hormuz after its operators ignored warnings to stand down, US President Donald Trump said. The drone came within 1,000 metres of the USS Boxer, an amphibious assault ship, and the US took defensive action, Mr Trump said. “The drone was immediately… US shot down Iranian drone close to American ship in Strait of Hormuz
Abu Dhabi and Dubai weather: Rainforest-like humid summer to continue
Thursday, July 18, 2019Over the past few days, the UAE has been hit with an extreme level of humidity — even by the often-gruelling summer conditions that residents have become accustomed to. Air laden with water vapours blew in with the northwesterly winds that raked over the sea earlier this week and drove up humidity levels in the… Abu Dhabi and Dubai weather: Rainforest-like humid summer to continue
Vanished Strait of Hormuz tanker ‘towed to Iran for repairs’, says Tehran
Wednesday, July 17, 2019An oil tanker that disappeared in the Arabian Gulf was towed to Iranian waters for repairs, Tehran has claimed. It emerged on Tuesday that US officials feared the Panamanian-flagged, UAE-based Riah had been seized by Iran after it vanished in unexplained circumstances in the Strait of Hormuz. The tanker had simply encountered technical difficulties and… Vanished Strait of Hormuz tanker ‘towed to Iran for repairs’, says Tehran
Dubai Expo 2020: UAE residents can take a free bus tour of the site this summer
Wednesday, July 17, 2019All eyes will be on Dubai next year as the world prepares to descend on the emirate for Expo 2020. And as the impressive pavilions continue to take shape, UAE residents will be offered a chance to see the site and structures before anyone else. Taking place throughout the summer, free bus tours will transport… Dubai Expo 2020: UAE residents can take a free bus tour of the site this summer
Hospitality veteran Phillips named CEO of Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority
Wednesday, July 17, 2019The Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) has named hospitality veteran Raki Phillips as its new CEO. Phillips, who has won numerous accolades for his work within the hospitality industry, will lead a new phase of tourism development for the Emirate, which is known primarily for its world-class beaches. There is a long list… Hospitality veteran Phillips named CEO of Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority
UAE cigarettes without these new markings are fake or illegal
Tuesday, July 16, 2019Cigarettes will display new markings from next month to help tackle fraud in the tobacco industry. Red stickers will feature on packets sold in the UAE from August 1 to show tax has been paid by the importer, while green stickers are to be placed on duty-free cigarettes. The move will help to “protect consumers… UAE cigarettes without these new markings are fake or illegal
US official concerned Iran has seized UAE-based tanker
Tuesday, July 16, 2019US defence officials are concerned about the disappearance of a small tanker last seen drifting towards Iranian waters in the Arabian Gulf earlier this week. The Panama-flagged oil tanker Riah stopped transmitting its location late on Saturday after leaving UAE waters heading towards Iranian waters. US defence officials told the Associated Press that America “has… US official concerned Iran has seized UAE-based tanker
