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Vintage Porsche among Abu Dhabi Police's new look vehicles

18 Sep 2017

The National -- Dubai Police may be known for its stunning supercars, but Abu Dhabi Police has gone decidedly old school as it unveiled its new livery and along with it a stunning 1979 vintage Porsche.

In July, police announced plans to rebrand and relaunch as a force, complete with new uniforms and American-style shield badges.

It also said the force will also become a separate law enforcement body from the Ministry of Interior, which oversees policing in the emirates.

Fifty Teslas added to Dubai's taxi fleet

18 Sep 2017

The National -- The next time someone hails a taxi in Dubai, they could find themselves getting into Tesla after fifty of the all-electric cars were added to Dubai Taxi Corporation’s limo fleet on Sunday.

Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed, chief executive of Emirates Airline & Group, and chairman of Dubai Supreme Council of Energy, launched the fleet which includes two models, S from Sedan and X from SUVs, and are capable of self-driving.

The Roads and Transport Authority ordered 200... Read More

HR Ministry confirms holiday for UAE public and private sector workers

17 Sep 2017

Public and private sector employees will be given a holiday on the first of Muharram to mark the Islamic New Year, the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources announced on Sunday.

Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar but when the first day of the month falls in the Gregorian calendar has yet to be determined by the UAE's moon-sighting committee.

Hotels and restaurants will refrain from serving alcohol on Thursday 21 and Friday 22 September as the... Read More

Houthi threats do not scare us, says Gargash

17 Sep 2017

Khaleej Times -- The UAE is unfazed by threats from the Houthi militia in Yemen. "It is stupid of them to think they can threaten us," said Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Dr Anwar Gargash in tweets on Friday.

"We are not scared, and it proves that Operation Decisive Storm in Yemen by Arab countries was justified and necessary to oust the militia," the minister said. "The Houthis appear desperate and the goals of Iran's militias are villainous, and their danger is real. We... Read More

Shaikh Mohammad opens world's first smart police service centre in Dubai

17 Sep 2017

WAM -- Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, on Saturday, inaugurated the smart police services centre the first of its kind in the region and the world at City Walk in Dubai.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid instructed the Dubai Police to open more centres in residential and commercial districts in Dubai to provide the best-in-class smart services, facilitate easy access and communication between the public and... Read More

Mohammed bin Rashid launches world's largest Concentrated Solar Power plant

17 Sep 2017

WAM -- Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, announced the launch of the biggest Concentrated Solar Power, CSP, project in the world on Saturday.

It is based on the Independent Power Producer, IPP, model. The 700MW project, worth AED14.2 billion, is the fourth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park.

"The implementation of the largest CSP plant in the world demonstrates the UAE leadership's... Read More

Long term insulin injections will control blood sugar better

16 Sep 2017

Two new day procedures will be offered to diabetics from December at King’s College London for the first time in the UAE, to reduce insulin medication dependence.

Doctors claim type two diabetic patients suitable for surgery will be offered an alternative to long term insulin injections to control their blood sugar levels.

The procedure, that is minimally invasive and can be done in a day with no need for an overnight stay, is an option for diabetics who have also adopted a... Read More

Mobile radars to be installed on key Sharjah roads

16 Sep 2017

Gulf News -- Sharjah Police will soon install mobile speed radars on key Sharjah roads.

The move follows after repeated speed-limit violations by motorists were spotted by the police. The radars will be installed on Maliha Road, Al Dhaid Road and Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Road.

The move is to protect the lives of motorists and road users, police said.

Sharjah Police posted on their Instgram account a video explaining the decision.

On May 2017, Sharjah Police... Read More

Etihad Airways to start direct flights to Azerbaijan

15 Sep 2017

AZERNEWS -- Etihad Airways will commence flights from the United Arab Emirates to Azerbaijan starting from 2018.

UAE Ambassador to Azerbaijan Mohammed Hamel Al Qubaisi announced about this at a meeting with Azerbaijan’s Economy Minister Shahin Mustafayev on September 15.

The ambassador said that this will play an important role in expanding cooperation between Azerbaijan and the UAE.

Mustafayev, in turn, noted the ongoing cooperation between the two countries in... Read More

Next Friday hotels and restaurants asked to refrain from selling alcohol

15 Sep 2017

The National -- Hotels and restaurants will refrain from serving alcohol on Thursday 21 and Friday 22 September as the emirates mark Islamic New Year.

Dubai Tourism asked licensed premises to halt serving drinks and hosting live entertainment between 6pm on Thursday and 7pm on Friday.

The move is likely to mean that Friday brunches, which are hosted by many hotels and beach clubs, will be cancelled.

Tourist companies and tour boats were also asked to refrain from hosting... Read More