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Dubai Police arrest international gang for stealing more than Dh11 million
26 Mar 2018
The National -- Twenty-five men were arrested on suspicion of stealing millions of dollars from bank accounts located in Asian countries, Dubai Police said on Saturday.
More than $3 million (Dh11m) was stolen from bank accounts located in Thailand and other Asian Countries, according to Dubai Police.
“Members of the organised crime contacted bank clients and fabricated stories to swindle them. They asked them to transfer money to fake bank accounts,” said Maj Gen Khalil Al... Read More
Dubai rolls out Samsung and Apple Pay for public taxi fleet
26 Mar 2018
The National -- Passengers will be able to pay for Dubai's publicly run taxis using Apple and Samsung Pay for the first time.
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has introduced a new service that allows users to utilise apps on their smartphones.
Payment in cash or by credit cards will remain in place as well.
Ahmed Bahrozyan, chief executive of the RTA's Public Transport Agency, said: "The service is aimed to offer taxi riders smooth payment options that raise their... Read More
Kazakh President Visits UAE, Improves Business Ties
26 Mar 2018
WAM -- His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and President Nursultan Nazarbayev of Kazakhstan met in Abu Dhabi on Saturday and discussed ways of enhancing ties of friendship and co-operation between the UAE and Kazakhstan and took stock of the latest regional developments of mutual concern.
During the talks, which took place at the Presidential Palace, Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed welcomed the... Read More
Lights out across UAE as Earth Hour 2018 is marked (Video)
25 Mar 2018
The UAE joined countries all over the world in marking Earth Hour on Saturday evening by switching off thousands of lights.
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, together with the Emirates Wildlife Society (EWS) and World Widelife Fund (WWF), have organised ‘Connect to Earth’ and called upon the public to switch off unnecessary lights between 8:30pm and 9:30pm.
Between 8.30PM and 9.30 PM,... Read More
Abu Dhabi's Aldar launches Dh440m residential project on Reem Island
25 Mar 2018
Aldar Properties on Saturday launched a Dh440 million residential development on Abu Dhabi’s Reem Island as the biggest-listed developer in the emirate continues to strengthen its portfolio in the home market.
Construction on ‘Reflection’ is expected to commence this year with 2021 targeted for completion of the project, the company said in a statement without saying if it has selected contractors for the job or how it will finance the project. The boutique development will offer 374... Read More
Rare and historical watches auctioned in Dubai
24 Mar 2018
The National -- The watch of the late King Farouq of Egypt, a Patek Philippe brand, was auctioned at $750,000 (Dh2.754 million), while the Rolex watch of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Matoum was sold at $130,000 (Dh477,360).
The two brand watches were sold at Christie’s auction, which was held at Dubai’s Jumeirah Emirates Towers on Friday.
When both watches' lot came up, the bidding was opened at hundreds of thousands of dirhams, but telephone bidders continued to place higher... Read More
Abu Dhabi gets first inflatable waterpark
24 Mar 2018
The National -- Abu Dhabi's first inflatable water park opened today. Aqua Fun features an obstacle course with slides, ramps, bridges, steps, jumps, balloons, monkey bars - and is a good option for those who are after an energetic day out on the water.
With a capacity for 250 people, the waterpark, which spells I <3 AD, is on the Corniche, adjacent to the St Regis and Hilton hotels.
The Abu Dhabi park's opening coincides with the Mother of the Nation Festival, March 22 to... Read More
Doctors to perform for charity at Dubai Opera
22 Mar 2018
Gulf News -- Forget stuffy white coats and serious frowns. Two or three times in a year, these healthcare professionals put down their scalpels and stethoscopes and pick up musical instruments to perform as an orchestra.
First executed in 2007, proceeds from these shows go towards aid projects. This year’s beneficiary is Al Jalila Foundation in the UAE with the event held under the patronage of His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of... Read More
The 12th Edition of Art Dubai Opens Yesterday
22 Mar 2018
Held under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the 12th edition of Art Dubai – the fair’s most globally diverse to date – opens its doors to the public yesterday. Art Dubai 2018 welcoming a variety of exhibitors from all over the world and premier a new gallery section, alongside a wealth of programming and talks around art and beyond.
Reaffirming its position as a leading international... Read More
Art Dubai launches new Residency programme
21 Mar 2018
Throughout March, and in support of propelling the UAE onto the international stage as a leading hub for the arts, in5, an enabling platform for entrepreneurs and start-ups launched by TECOM Group, which seeks to nurture ideas and businesses to their next phase of growth, has opened its doors to five international artists in collaboration with Art Dubai 2018.
Held under the Patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of... Read More
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