UAE News
Emirates flights between US and UAE affected by ‘bomb cyclone’
Saturday, January 6, 2018The National — Emirates flights to and from New York have either been cancelled or delayed due to a massive winter “bomb cyclone” which hit the US East Coast on Thursday. Thousands of flights across the US were affected by the extreme weather and multiple schools have been closed. Flights to and from Dubai were… Emirates flights between US and UAE affected by ‘bomb cyclone’
Stadium barrier collapse injures 40 at Gulf Cup final between Oman and UAE
Saturday, January 6, 2018The National — About 40 people were injured on Friday when a barrier collapsed at the Gulf Cup final in Kuwait, shortly after Oman beat the UAE on penalties to claim the title. The Kuwaiti minister of state for youth affairs, Khaled Al Roudhan, said those hurt at the Sheikh Jaber Al Ahmad Stadium in… Stadium barrier collapse injures 40 at Gulf Cup final between Oman and UAE
UAE’s first nuclear power plant marks ‘significant milestone’ in construction
Saturday, January 6, 2018The National — The UAE’s first nuclear power plant has announced that the final two of its four reactors are now connected to the country’s electricity grid. The development is described as a “significant milestone” by Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation, ahead of the nuclear plant’s activation expected later this year. The Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant… UAE’s first nuclear power plant marks ‘significant milestone’ in construction
Floating house structure sinks near Burj Al Arab
Friday, January 5, 2018The National — A floating house sunk in bad weather near the Burj Al Arab. Police said there were no injuries and the structure was vacant. The Kleindienst Group described it as a temporary platform that looked like a house created for the New Year’s Eve celebrations. A team of divers from the Dubai Police… Floating house structure sinks near Burj Al Arab
Netherlands chicken and egg imports latest to be banned by UAE
Friday, January 5, 2018The National — The UAE has banned the import of chicken and eggs from the Netherlands following an alert from the World Organisation for Animal Health on a highly contagious H5N8 bird flu strain. The ban extends to domestic, wild live birds, ornamental birds, chicks, hatching eggs and non-heat treated by-products from the Netherlands. More… Netherlands chicken and egg imports latest to be banned by UAE
World’s new tallest hotel to open in Dubai
Friday, January 5, 2018TimeOut Dubai — The world’s tallest hotel is getting ready to open in Dubai, consisting of a whopping 75 floors and measuring 356 metres in height, as confirmed by the property to Time Out Dubai. The Gevora Hotel, on Sheikh Zayed Road in the Trade Centre area, will contain 528 guest rooms and suites and… World’s new tallest hotel to open in Dubai
Last year was safest yet for commercial jet airliners
Thursday, January 4, 2018Reuters — There were no accidental deaths on commercial passenger jets last year, making 2017 the safest on record for commercial air travel, according to analysts. Dutch aviation consulting firm To70 and the Aviation Safety Network both reported on Monday there were no commercial passenger jet fatalities in 2017. “2017 was the safest year for… Last year was safest yet for commercial jet airliners
UAE to resume flights to Tunis, ending row over ban on women
Thursday, January 4, 2018DUBAI (Reuters) — The United Arab Emirates said on Thursday it would resume flights to Tunisia after an exchange of security information, resolving a row over a ban on female Tunisian passengers. A statement by the foreign ministry on state news agency WAM said the decision was taken in light of extensive cooperation and information… UAE to resume flights to Tunis, ending row over ban on women
Seized fish to be distributed to the underprivileged in Fujairah
Wednesday, January 3, 2018The National — Fresh contraband and surplus fish is to be distributed to underprivileged families following an agreement between the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment and the Fujairah Charity Association (FCA), which was signed on Wednesday. The agreement supports the nationwide Fish Fridge campaign, announced in 2017 as part of initiatives to mark the… Seized fish to be distributed to the underprivileged in Fujairah
Reminder: Dubai Metro Red Line to partially close until ‘mid 2019’ from Friday
Wednesday, January 3, 2018The National — Parts of the Dubai Metro Red Line will be closed from Friday, January 5, until the “middle of 2019”, the Roads and Transport Authority said on Wednesday. Commuters travelling between Jumeirah Lakes Towers and Ibn Battuta Stations will have to use a free bus service instead as the rail service completely closes… Reminder: Dubai Metro Red Line to partially close until ‘mid 2019’ from Friday
