UAE News
Eid Al Adha 2018 holiday for UAE’s private sector announced
Tuesday, August 14, 2018Private sector employees will have three days off mid-week for Eid Al Adha this year. The holiday begins on Monday, August 20, and ends on Wednesday, August 22, with employees returning to work on Thursday, August 23. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation announced the holiday along with Eid greetings to the UAE’s Rulers… Eid Al Adha 2018 holiday for UAE’s private sector announced
New name for Jumeirah Lakes Towers metro station
Tuesday, August 14, 2018It’s all change at Jumeirah Lakes Towers metro station – which now has a brand new name. The Dubai metro stop – one of 29 stations in the emirate spanning more than 50 kilometres – will now be known as DMCC. The name represents Dubai Multi Commodities Centre, the free zone which is home to… New name for Jumeirah Lakes Towers metro station
Dubai court awards Dh800,000 to siblings who lost parents in flydubai crash
Monday, August 13, 2018A Dubai court has ordered flydubai to pay Dh800,000 in damages to the children of a Russian couple, who died in a crash involving one of its planes in the Russian city of Rostov-On-Don in 2016. The ruling is the first to be issued by a Dubai civil court regarding compensation to the families of… Dubai court awards Dh800,000 to siblings who lost parents in flydubai crash
Emirates launches destination sale to over 70 global destinations
Monday, August 13, 2018Emirates have launched one of its biggest sales yet with special fares to over 70 global destinations within its network. Passengers can still plan a short getaway before the summer season ends to destinations in the Americas, Europe, Middle East, and the Far East. The offer applies to bookings made today until 20th August 2018… Emirates launches destination sale to over 70 global destinations
Dispute over $500m superyacht at centre of UK’s costliest divorce heard at Dubai court
Sunday, August 12, 2018A final decision over the disputed ownership of a $500 million (Dh1.8bn) superyacht at the centre of the UK’s biggest ever divorce settlement is still to be made, after a court hearing was held in Dubai on Sunday. A freezing order imposed by the London High Court has been placed on the 115-metre yacht Luna… Dispute over $500m superyacht at centre of UK’s costliest divorce heard at Dubai court
Public sector to get a week’s break for Eid Al Adha
Sunday, August 12, 2018The public sector will get a week-long break for Eid Al Adha this year with the government announcing a five-day holiday from Sunday, August 19, to Thursday, August 23. Employees of ministries and federal departments will resume work on August 26, after the regular Friday-Saturday weekend, according to a Cabinet directive announced on Saturday. Holidays… Public sector to get a week’s break for Eid Al Adha
Airport worker stole Alaska Airlines plane and crashed
Saturday, August 11, 2018An airline employee who stole a Horizon Air passenger plane from a Seattle airport told air traffic controllers that he was a “broken guy” but also joked about whether the airline would hire him as a pilot if he landed safely. The 29-year-old man stole the twin-engined turboprop Bombardier Q400 plane from the maintenance area… Airport worker stole Alaska Airlines plane and crashed
Abu Dhabi speed limit buffer scrapped from 12 August
Saturday, August 11, 2018Motorists across Abu Dhabi on Thursday claimed the scrapping of ‘buffer zones’ across the emirates could mean many more fines for drivers. Road users said confusion over how and where the new measures were being implemented meant even law-abiding motorists risked breaking speed limits. From Sunday August 12, drivers throughout Abu Dhabi will no longer… Abu Dhabi speed limit buffer scrapped from 12 August
Two rare animals snapped in Abu Dhabi
Saturday, August 11, 2018A rodent thought to be extinct in Abu Dhabi is among two animals that have been caught on camera, bringing hope that other endangered critters may also be living in the emirate – however elusively. Camera traps deployed by the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi snapped a photo of the Crested Porcupine, the rodent, and… Two rare animals snapped in Abu Dhabi
Toyota hypercar to top $1 million
Friday, August 10, 2018Toyota’s wild Le Mans TS050-inspired hypercar is likely to command a $1 million-plus price tag if it ever makes it to Australia. And right now, that’s a big if. “There is certainly no plan afoot right now [to bring it here],” Toyota Australia sales and marketing chief Sean Hanley told motoring.com.au. “We don’t have… Toyota hypercar to top $1 million
