UAE News
Fifty guests fall ill during stay at Sharjah hotel
Thursday, May 24, 2018A hotel in Sharjah says it is working with the authorities to investigate why more than 50 of its guests became suddenly ill. The men, women and children staying at the Sheraton Sharjah Beach Resort and Spa were admitted to hospitals across the emirate after suffering bouts of vomiting and diarrhoea. They have complained to… Fifty guests fall ill during stay at Sharjah hotel
Advanced VPNFilter malware menacing routers worldwide
Thursday, May 24, 2018A newly-disclosed malware infection has compromised more than 500,000 home and small office routers and NAS boxes. Researchers with Cisco Talos say the malware, dubbed VPNFilter, has been spreading around the globe, but appears to primarily be largely targeting machines in the Ukraine.”Both the scale and the capability of this operation are concerning,” Talos writes… Advanced VPNFilter malware menacing routers worldwide
Jumeirah reveals opening date for Saadiyat Island resort
Wednesday, May 23, 2018Jumeirah at Saadiyat Island Resort will open its doors on November 11 on the shores of Abu Dhabi, the Dubai-based hospitality giant announced on Wednesday. Surrounded by natural beauty, the contemporary beachfront resort occupies a stunning location on Saadiyat Island, overlooking 400 metres of protected sand dunes. The resort’s prime location on the island results… Jumeirah reveals opening date for Saadiyat Island resort
Almost a quarter of people in the world will be obese by 2045
Wednesday, May 23, 2018New research from various cities in the world presented at this year’s European Congress on Obesity in Vienna, Austria (23-26 May) demonstrate that if current trends continue, almost a quarter (22%) of the people in the world will be obese by 2045 (up from 14% in 2017), and one in eight (12%) will have type… Almost a quarter of people in the world will be obese by 2045
Dubai Zen Tower blaze: Initial investigation into cause of fire revealed
Wednesday, May 23, 2018A fire that forced more than 100 residents to flee a Dubai Marina tower and left the building badly damaged began in the kitchen of a business on the ground floor, investigators believe. Fire and rescue chief Brigadier Rashid Khalifa Buflasa said an unspecified flammable substance caught alight and quickly spread to the rest of… Dubai Zen Tower blaze: Initial investigation into cause of fire revealed
Louis Moinet celebrates the Apollo-Soyuz mission that changed the face of the world (Video)
Wednesday, May 23, 2018“The space age may well be a technological saga, but above all it’s the story of individuals achieving the impossible, and in doing so accomplishing giant leaps for humankind as a whole. Skylink is our celebration of that spirit, championed of old by watchmaker and astronomer Louis Moinet himself.” Following on from SpaceWalker, the satellite… Louis Moinet celebrates the Apollo-Soyuz mission that changed the face of the world (Video)
Abu Dhabi and Dubai shopping mall opening hours
Tuesday, May 22, 2018Malls across Abu Dhabi and Dubai are running special activities and offering deals to entice shoppers during the holy month. Before you head out, check out what time your destination is open. ABU DHABI Al Wahda Mall Shops: Sunday to Saturday, 10am-1am Restaurants / Cafes / Food Court: Sunday to Saturday, Iftar-1.30am Amusement Centre: Sunday… Abu Dhabi and Dubai shopping mall opening hours
Sheikh Mohammed announces sweeping changes to UAE’s visa system
Monday, May 21, 2018The UAE will enact sweeping changes to its residency system in which key workers will be offered visas of up to 10 years, to attract sought-after professionals. Doctors and engineers and their families are among those who will be eligible for long-stay visas. Specialists working in medicine, science, research and technical fields will also be… Sheikh Mohammed announces sweeping changes to UAE’s visa system
More than 90 beggars arrested since Ramadan began
Monday, May 21, 2018Ninety one beggars have been arrested in Dubai and Sharjah since Thursday, police said as they warned the public not to be duped by ploys and tales of woe. That figure compared to 154 arrests during the whole month of Ramadan last year. Police said most were caught in markets and near mosques. Most were… More than 90 beggars arrested since Ramadan began
UAE bans gaming website popular among children
Monday, May 21, 2018The UAE has banned a number of gaming websites – including a game creation platform that claims to have 56 million players across the globe each month. Roblox, aimed at children aged eight to 15, was one of a number of websites blocked on the order of the UAE Attorney General, Dr Hamad Al Shamsi.… UAE bans gaming website popular among children
