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Free parking and adjusted public transport timings for Al Hijri New Year
21 Sep 2017
The National -- Parking will be free across Dubai except in multilevel parking zones on Thursday to mark Al Hijri New Year.
Fees will be restored on Saturday, September 23, according to the Roads and Transport Authority.
The RTA also released adjusted operating hours for all public transport for the duration of the holiday.
On Thursday, the Dubai Metro Red Line stations will operate from 5.30am to 1am the following day.
Green Line stations will run from 5.50am to... Read More
Dirty and damaged cars in Dubai to be towed by authorities
21 Sep 2017
The National -- Drivers across Dubai have been warned that dirty and damaged cars will be towed away, as new figures showed 12,000 vehicles have been lifted this year.
The waste management department at Dubai Municipality discussed with some of Dubai's real estate developers the action plan for removing vehicles abandoned on road sides and public places, which obstruct road cleaning.
Under the authority’s My Vehicle campaign vehicles will be confiscated in cooperation with... Read More
Mexico earthquake: Hundreds killed, topples buildings
20 Sep 2017
At least 216 people died in Mexico City -- the country's capital -- and in the states of Puebla, Mexico and Morelos, officials said. Previously, authorities had said that as many as 248 people had died. The death toll was later revised.
The epicenter of the 7.1-magnitude earthquake was 2.8 miles (4.5 kilometers) east-northeast of San Juan Raboso and 34.1 miles (55 km) south-southwest of the city of Puebla, in Puebla state, according to the US Geological Survey.
Dozens of... Read More
Anna Netrebko and Yusif Eyvazov on Dubai Opera stage, only for 1 night
20 Sep 2017
Dubai Opera is thrilled to present opera superstars Anna Netrebko and Yusif Eyvazov, for one night only on 21 September.
The superstar couple of the international opera world will perform An Evening of Opera Highlights with guest star Elchin Azizov.
With Anna Netrebko's distinctive voice, rich tones, abundant charisma and arresting stage presence, she makes an indelible impression in each of her roles. An iconic figure both on and off the stage, the Russian soprano enjoys a... Read More
Wednesday and Thursday to be alcohol-free over Islamic New Year
20 Sep 2017
Hotels and restaurants will refrain from serving alcohol on Wednesday, September 20 and Thursday, September 21 as the emirates mark Islamic New Year.
The period has been moved forward by one day, Dubai Tourism said on Tuesday.
It had originally told licensed premises to halt serving drinks and hosting live entertainment between 6pm on Thursday and 7pm on Friday.
This will now be from 6pm on Wednesday to 7pm on Thursday.
The move had meant that Friday brunches,... Read More
flydubai doubles its capacity to Russia for the winter season
19 Sep 2017
Dubai-based flydubai will double its operations to Russia for the winter season in response to growing passenger demand. The airline presented its seasonal offering at the Leisure 2017 Exhibition that opened today in Moscow where it is participating for the third time in partnership with Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (DTCM).
From the end of October, flydubai will operate 40 weekly flights to 10 points in Russia. This year the airline will add Makhachkala,... Read More
Numerous drug rings busted in UAE
19 Sep 2017
Gulf News -- Federal anti-narcotic authorities have confiscated roughly eight million illicit Captagon pills in a string of high-profile drug busts this year, the Ministry of Interior said on Monday.
Operations were carried out with cooperation of anti-drug units from neighbouring Gulf countries, nabbing drug traffickers and charging them with criminal offences like possessing and smuggling to dangerous and addictive drugs into the UAE.
The efforts by Federal Anti-Narcotics... Read More
Free health screenings for women in UAE, Bahrain and Oman
19 Sep 2017
The National -- Women across the UAE, Bahrain and Oman can undergo free health screening across all Majid Al Futtaim shopping malls. The shopping malls are offering complimentary health testing to women for a month under the Feel the Beat regional heart health awareness campaign. Its aim is to spread awareness on cardiovascular disease for prevention and early detection. For the remaining month of September and throughout October, female visitors will be able to avail the offer in Mall of... Read More
Designs for near-supersonic Hyperloop that may serve UAE by 2020 revealed
19 Sep 2017
The National -- The first designs of the capsules that the Elon Musk-inspired Hyperloop are to use will be revealed on Monday as part of the London Design Festival. With the first iteration of the near-supersonic train being planned for Abu Dhabi in 2020, time is tight for the project, but Paul Priestman’s designs show that everything is full speed ahead.
The London-based industrial designer has created a vision of 44m-long pods for passengers who will be propelled at speeds of up to... Read More
UAE delegation attends opening of Kulyab – Kalai Khumb road in Tajikistan
18 Sep 2017
A high-level delegation from the UAE led by His Excellency Suhail bin Mohammed Faraj Faris Al Mazrouei, UAE Minister of Energy, comprising representatives from Abu Dhabi Fund for Development (ADFD), participated in the official launch ceremony of the Kulyab - Kalaikhumb Road in Tajikistan on September 13 (Wednesday).
His Excellency President Emam Ali Rahman of the Republic of Tajikistan attended the opening ceremony alongside senior officials and representatives from various financial... Read More
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