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Construction begins on new island off Jumeirah Beach in Dubai
Work began on Monday on the development of a man-made island in Dubai, 500 metres directly opposite the Jumeirah Beach Residence complex. To be known as Bluewaters Island, the new development will house five star hotels and resorts, al fresco dining and entertainment zones, and residential apartments and villas. The focal point of the island city, which will cost $1.6 billion, will be a 688 ...
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Indian student in Dubai ranked second in ISC exam
An Indian student in a school here was ranked second in this year's Indian School Certificate (ISC) class 12 examination. Kartik Kolachina of Gems Modern Academy scored 98.75 percent to be ranked second in the science stream, the Khaleej Times reported Tuesday. He scored 98 each in physics and computer science, 99 in chemistry and 100 in mathematics. Other students of the school in other ...
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Survey identifies 6000 death spots on Abu Dhabi roads
ABU DHABI // Almost a third of the capital's internal roads were found to be dangerous in a recent survey of high-risk traffic areas. Majed Al Kathiri, head of traffic services section and road safety at Abu Dhabi Municipality, said a survey of high-risk areas and corridors in Abu Dhabi identified more than 6,000 issues. "We need to intervene urgently to treat the most dangerous ...
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Saving lives also saves Dh520m Abu Dhabi Road Safety Forum told
ABU DHABI // The steady reduction in casualties on Abu Dhabi's roads since 2010 has saved the emirate Dh520 million, figures presented at the forum show. The decrease in deaths was so dramatic that the Department of Transport had to revise its casualty reduction targets for 2021. "Our initial target in 2009 was 22.7 fatalities per 100,000 population but we had to revise our target ...
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Abu Dhabi roads in for an extreme makeover
Pedestrians walk to and from the Abu Dhabi Mall on an overpass over the busy road in front of the mall. Authorities blocked off the street for use by pedestrians, forcing them to use the overpass instead of the risky jaywalking. Silvia Razgova / The ...
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UAE- Man caught promoting heroin
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) An Asian man has been arrested after a sting operation carried out by the Dubai Police foiled his attempts to promote large quantities of heroin in the country.The General Department of Anti-Narcotics of the Dubai Police received information on May 1 that 20-year-old O.A., who works as a mechanic, was involved in drugs and had imported, promoted and consumed ...
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UAE- Ex-Nakheel executive compatriot jailed fined
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times)A former executive manager of one of Dubai's biggest property companies has been sentenced to 10 years' prison alongside his Australian compatriot, while the pair must jointly fork out Dh88 million.The Court of First Instance handed down the sentence to the former executive manager of the Nakheel Waterfront project, M.J., 44, and A.R., who was the manager of a ...
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Sedition accused level fraud claims at UAE authorities
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Abu Dhabi- A prominent Emirati lawyer, one of the accused 94 in an ongoing sedition trial, accused authorities of planting and forging evidence, in one of the last days of the months-long trial. The defendant lawyer accused security agencies of planting a memory stick, found in one of the defendants's cars, saying the car was not inspected in the first two days ...
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UAE- Philippines witnesses reverse migration
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Overseas job packages which often lure Filipinos to work abroad are facing stiff competition as the Philippines is experiencing a reverse migration, with many workers convinced to stay at home as the country begins to offer more lucrative job packages.The information was disclosed by the Philippine Labour and Employment Secretary Rosalinda Dimapilis-Baldoz, who said ...
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UAE- Comments on nuclear facilities guide invited
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) The Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation (FANR), the country's independent nuclear regulatory body, has invited the public to review and comment on its draft Regulatory Guide on the Certification of Reactor Operators and Senior Reactor Operators at Nuclear Facilities.This guide provides guidance for FANR's licensees on how to implement the requirements in ...
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UAE- Defendant alleges planting of evidence court round-up
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) A prominent Emirati lawyer, one of the accused 94 in an ongoing sedition trial, accused authorities of planting and forging evidence, in one of the last days of the months-long trial.He accused security agencies of planting a memory stick in one of the defendants' cars, saying the car was not inspected in the first two days after it was impounded. He said there was ...
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Jolies reveal sparks breast awareness in Dubai
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Days after international Hollywood siren Angelina Jolie told the world she had removed her healthy breasts to prevent breast cancer, dozens of UAE-based women have inquired about getting the same procedure.Jolie's big reveal came just one day after Khaleej Times reported on the growing phenomenon of women opting for the procedure - known as a prophylactic mastectomy ...
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UAE- Most of the expats want to continue here Conference
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Most foreigners in Dubai enjoy a safe life with well-paid, tax-free careers, and want to continue in the UAE, speakers at an expatriate community conference said.The third annual 'The UAE through its Expats' Eye' conference was held on Monday at the Dubai Cultural and Scientific Association (DCSA), in cooperation with the Zayed University.DCSA chairman ...
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Dubai student placed second in the world
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) It was joy and happiness for many students receiving the results of the Indian Certifcate of Secondary Education (ICSE, Grade 10) and Indian School Certificate (ISC, Grade 12) examinations. Students in Dubai schools continued to showcase their academic excellence by dominating the results.Kartik Kolachina, a student at Gems Modern Academy was ranked second in the world ...
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UAE- Take charge of your health DHA
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Obesity, smoking, diabetes and lack of physical activity have been identified as the main priorities that Dubai residents need to tackle head-on for their health, said a senior official of the Dubai Health Authority."And to work on these, we need to start from the most impressionable members of the society - the children," said Director of the Public Health and ...
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UAE- Mohammed hails students achievements
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times)His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Monday praised students for their scientific, technical and cultural achievements.Interacting with students after inaugurating the new headquarters of the Ras Al Khaimah Women's College (RAKWC), part of the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT), he ...
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UAE- Al Rostamani nominated to du board
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Du on Monday announced the induction of Hana Al Rostamani to its board of directors as per a nomination by shareholder Emirates Investment Authority as a representative to replace Younis Al Khoori.The board will convene for a meeting on Monday, June 3, 2013 to ratify Al Rostamani's appointment. Al Rostamani will apply her experience in providing strategic leadership ...
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Dubai retains its second position as intl retail hub
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Dubai has retained its position as the second most important international retail destination globally, closely behind London, according to a latest report.London and Dubai are significantly ahead of Paris, Moscow and New York, the other locations which make up the top five, according to the 2013 edition of 'How global is the business of retail' by leading ...
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UAE- Nakheel floats works tender for The Pointe
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times)Nakheel has floated a tender for ground improvement works at The Pointe, its 136,000 square metre retail and entertainment complex on Palm Jumeirah.The Pointe at the Palm Jumeirah - endorsed earlier this year by His Highness Shaikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai - will be located at the tip of The Palm, ...
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UAE- Index kicks off
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times)Index2013 and The Office exhibitions opened their doors with the latest designs, style and innovative products on display at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre on Monday.The Index International Design Exhibition and The Office Exhibition trade shows were inaugurated by Shaikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Deputy Ruler of Dubai and UAE Minister of ...
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UAE sees capital influx
(MENAFN - Khaleej Times) Ideal local investment opportunities and political stability have triggered an increased inflow of private capital, mostly from India, Russia and China, into the UAE, a study by Invesco shows.The UAE, which has become the key beneficiary of private capital flow into the GCC, is attracting investments mostly from emerging markets, the investment company said on ...
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Establishing an Islamic Emirate poses a challenge to the establishment of Khilafah
Some may find this statement strange despite it being the true reality and that is that the idea of an Islamic Emirate as understood by the Jihaadi Salafi movement poses a danger within the Islamic ...
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Officials appreciate award for community service
Abdul Rahman Mohammad Al Owais, Minister of Health This Award reflects Shaikh Mohammad’s vision in supporting those who are faithful and supportive to their society. This initiative is part of the society’s development which will help the public to be more aware of the importance of social ...
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Media outlets criticised for lack of emiratisation
Abu Dhabi: Shaikh Abdullah Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Foreign Minister, told the Federal National CouncilTuesday policies and systems of the National Media Council, the UAE’s regulatory body, are being overhauled in line with ';the rapidly changing new media ...
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Dubai seizes 259 African ivory tusks
A SHIPMENT of 259 elephant tusks smuggled out of Africa has been seized in the United Arab Emirates, the International Wildlife Fund for Animal Welfare says. The tusks were discovered at a Dubai port in a container shipped from Mombasa, Kenya labelled as wooden furniture. Demand for ivory in east Asia has prompted a surge in poaching in recent years, threatening the existence of animal ...
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