518 luxury buses will be bought for Dubai commuters Gulf News | Dubai: A Dh1.9 billion contract to buy 518 luxury buses for Dubai has been awarded to a UAE-based company by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). | The new buses will mainly cater to Metro passengers as they will be part of a feeder service on the Dubai Metro Red Line, the RTA announced at a p...
US human trafficking report disappoints UAE officials Gulf News | Dubai: A US State Department report on human trafficking that downgraded the UAE has met with sharp criticism from UAE officials who believe it is ambiguous and inconsistent. | The State Trafficking in Persons report for June 2009 classified the UAE as falling under "tier two", dropping ...
UAE President approves federal decree to set up 'Etihad Trains Company' Gulf News | Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan has approved a federal decree to set up a railways company, which shall be an independent corporate body involved in transporting goods and passengers, and shall operate under the...
Dubai, Malta sign arbitration deal Gulf News | Dubai: Dubai International Arbitration Centre (DIAC) signed on Monday a cooperation agreement with Malta Arbitration Centre (MAC) to offer the best arbitration services to the business communities in both Dubai and Malta. | Dr Habib Al Mulla, vice-...
e-bus cards will be valid after Nol Card launch Gulf News | Dubai: The existing e-Bus cards will be valid even after the introduction of the new Unified Automatic Fare Collection cards at the time of launching of the Dubai Metro operation in September, a senior official said. | "Bus passengers will be ...
Non-resident Indians give mixed verdict Gulf News | Dubai: With the announcement of the Indian budget 2009-2010 on Monday, the local Indian community had a mixed reaction. While they were pleased with the cuts in personal tax and an increased total budget expenditure, some non-resident Indians (NRIs...
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Recommendation list issued to combat domestic violence in UAE Gulf News | Dubai: Regulations to protect women and children and more community based awareness are needed to help solve the problem of domestic violence, experts have recommended. | A group...
Mideast Airlines reach for the sky The Press Democrat | On Monday, the city-state Dubai plans to launch its second government-run airline - the third major carrier this decade to spring from the United Arab Emirates, a country of less...
Deyaar appoints new chairman Gulf News | Dubai: Dubai developer Deyaar said it appointed Abdullah Al Hameli as the company's new chairman, replacing Nasser Al Shaikh who resigned last month. | In a meeting of the board of directors, Deyaar decided to accept the resignations of Al Shaikh a...
Gulf Air names Majali as third new CEO in 3 years The Boston Globe | DUBAI, United Arab Emirates—Middle East carrier Gulf Air has named its third full-time CEO in as many years as it struggles to turn itself around amid a global travel slump. | ...
Tokyo most expensive city for expats: London ranked 16th The Times | The collapse in sterling and a decline in property rental values driven by the recession have sent London tumbling down the list of the world's most expensive cities for expatriates. | London was ranked third out of 143 cities worldwide last year in a cost-of-living list compiled by Mercer, the consultancy - but this year it has plunged to sixtee...
Abu Dhabi offers free health insurance for special categories Gulf News | Abu Dhabi: The Health Authority Abu Dhabi (HAAD) issued two new health insurance cards that will entitle select categories for free medical treatment. | The new schemes are a gesture of generosity by President His Highness Shaikh Khalifa Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and Shaikh Mohammad Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Com...
