Admit it… how many times have you watched “Titanic”? And don’t deny that you’ve tried reenacting that iconic “I’m flying!” scene, featuring Kate Winslet and Leonardo DiCaprio! ALSO READ: UAE Iceberg Project Website Launched to Support Response to Water Crisis Well, you’ll soon be able to live out your titanic (pardon the pun) dreams, as a… Read More

Those who are planning to travel to the UAE and bring personal medicines should take note of the announcement made by the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MoHAP) which is to get an online permit first for medications bought outside the UAE. ALSO READ: UAE Gov’t to offer 1-year Free Medication Coverage to Critically-ill Patients The announcement… Read More

A couple of days after a report of a truck accident in Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah, two road accidents occurred on Monday evening (Ocober 15, 2018) in Abu Dhabi. The first accident involved 3 vehicles where one driver was confirmed dead, while the second accident involved a collision between 4 vehicles resulting to six people getting injured. Also Read:… Read More

Jumeirah has announced on its official website that the Jumeirah Beach Hotel will reopen for business starting October 19 (Friday), after taking a 5-month hiatus to refurbish Dubai’s widely popular landmark. ALSO READ: Hotel Featuring Movie-themed Suites Opens in Dubai In preparation for its 21st birthday last May, the wave-shaped beach hotel was closed to undergo… Read More

Along with the number of smart initiatives showcased at GITEX Technology Week 2018, the Dubai Municipality has also launched a smart inspection system called the Mohameti (MyTask) app, which aims to track down law offenders in the city. ALSO READ: Dubai Launches World’s First Rescue Drone, the “Flying Rescuer” With this development, violations such as bachelors… Read More

From flying cars to driverless taxis, showcasing crime-busting robocops and 3D projectors — the 38th edition of GITEX Technology Week 2018 at Dubai World Trade Centre is in full swing! Happening from October 14-18, 2018, GITEX Technology Week features the latest in robotics, AI, Internet technology, and virtual reality. Based on the theme, “Experience Future… Read More

Chalk up another Guinness World Record made in the UAE, as the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has set a new record: the world’s biggest awareness message using LEGO blocks, WAM News Agency reported. The RTA, together with students and shoppers at Dubai Festival City, set the new record by placing LEGO blocks in a… Read More

Feeling tired and hungry after days (or weeks, or months) of searching for a job? There’s a restaurant in Dubai that offers free meals to jobseekers, the Khaleej Times reported. Situated in Dubai Silicon Oasis is The Kebab Shop, which offers food to those who are unemployed and looking for a job. It may be recalled… Read More

The Abu Dhabi Police has released an announcement on social media regarding its campaign to raise awareness for motorists to drive safely on the road as fog starts to envelope the city this time of the year. ALSO READ: 12 Tips: How to Drive During Foggy Conditions The announcement, as echoed by Brigadier Khalifa Mohammed… Read More

Five Asian men were arrested for possessing illegal drugs that weighed more than 17 kilograms in two separate operations. In a post by Abu Dhabi Police on their official social media pages, these men were allegedly planning to promote the narcotics to young people in the country. Also Read: List of Banned Medicines in the UAE… Read More

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched of a series of its smart projects and services at the Gitex Technology Week starting last Sunday (October 14). The event featured the pilot test run of the very first autonomous taxi in the Middle East. ALSO READ: HH Sheikh Hamdan Witnesses First Flight of Dubai’s Flying… Read More

This morning, October 14, 2018, an accident occurred in The Palm Jumeirah and one person was killed and two are seriously injured. The Dubai Police has released a news update on their official Twitter account about the said accident. Accident at The Palm Jumeirah The truck was carrying a heavy load which caused the vehicle… Read More