UAE News
UAE users complain of disruptions to Skype
Saturday, December 30, 2017The National — UAE-based users of Skype, the Microsoft-owned phone and video service, are reporting disruptions to service amid reports the application had been blocked by the telecoms regulator. Some users of the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) app complained on Twitter that service had been disrupted while others followed up on recent statements by… UAE users complain of disruptions to Skype
Tourism Year in review: Dubai still on track to attract 20 million visitors by 2020
Saturday, December 30, 2017The National — Issam Kazim, chief executive of Dubai Corporation for Tourism and Commerce Marking (DCTCM) talks about prospects for the industry and the department’s efforts to woo more tourists to the emirate. How does DTCM plan to boost visitors to 20 million by 2020? The emirate has made steady progress towards achieving the Tourism… Tourism Year in review: Dubai still on track to attract 20 million visitors by 2020
UAE users complain of disruptions to Skype
Saturday, December 30, 2017The National — UAE-based users of Skype, the Microsoft-owned phone and video service, are reporting disruptions to service amid reports the application had been blocked by the telecoms regulator. Some users of the Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) app complained on Twitter that service had been disrupted while others followed up on recent statements by… UAE users complain of disruptions to Skype
Deadly NYC fire lit by child playing with stove
Friday, December 29, 2017The National — New York City’s deadliest residential fire in decades was accidentally lit by a 3 ½-year-old boy playing with the burners on his mother’s stove, officials said Friday. The flames spread quickly through the kitchen, then roared through a door the boy’s mother had left open as she fled her first floor apartment… Deadly NYC fire lit by child playing with stove
Apple apologizes for secretly slowing older iPhones
Friday, December 29, 2017The National — Apple apologised for secretly slowing down older iPhones, a move it said was necessary to avoid unexpected shutdowns related to battery fatigue. Many customers had interpreted the move as a way to for Apple to juice demand for newer iPhone models, their suspicions fuelled by the fact that the company didn’t initially… Apple apologizes for secretly slowing older iPhones
UAE public holidays 2018 announced by Abu Dhabi Government
Friday, December 29, 2017The Abu Dhabi Government has announced the list of public holidays planned for 2018. “The following list shows the public holidays in the UAE for the year 2018. The official reference to determine Islamic occasions, such as the beginning of Ramadan or Haj, is the Hijri Calendar. It is based on the phases of the… UAE public holidays 2018 announced by Abu Dhabi Government
Emiratis no longer require pre-entry visa to visit Ukraine
Friday, December 29, 2017Emiratis will no longer need a pre-entry visa to visit Ukraine as of December 31. Holders of ordinary UAE passports can now enter the country on a visa on arrival with the possibility of staying for up to 30 days on each visit. Diplomatic and private passport holders can stay for 90 days within 180… Emiratis no longer require pre-entry visa to visit Ukraine
Court refers Dh73.5m compensation case against flydubai to aviation expert
Wednesday, December 27, 2017The National — A $20 million (Dh73.5m) compensation case filed against flydubai following the crash of its passenger jet in Russia last year was referred to the General Civil Aviation Authority on Wednesday. The case was filed by a Russian brother and sister whose parents were among the 62 passengers and crew members killed in… Court refers Dh73.5m compensation case against flydubai to aviation expert
UAE petrol price rise for New Year inclusive of VAT
Wednesday, December 27, 2017The National — UAE residents will pay up to 13 fils more per litre for petrol in the New Year, as oil prices continue to hit highs. The UAE Ministry of Energy announced on Tuesday that consumers will pay Dh2.24 a litre for Super 98, a 4 per cent rise from December’s figure of Dh2.15.… UAE petrol price rise for New Year inclusive of VAT
Free parking and public transport timings in Dubai for New Year’s Eve announced
Wednesday, December 27, 2017The National — Parking will be free from Sunday, December 31, 2017, to Monday, January 1, 2018, across Dubai to celebrate the New Year. All paid parking zones will be free, except at multi-level parking lots, until Tuesday January 2, 2018, when fees will be reactivated. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority made the announcement on… Free parking and public transport timings in Dubai for New Year’s Eve announced
