Dubai Customs nabs Asian traveler smuggling 880 grams of pure heroin
Dubai Customs inspectors at Terminal 2 of Dubai International Airport foiled an attempt to smuggle 880 grams of pure heroin, ingeniously concealed in seven packages that were stuffed inside the suitcase poles, a laptop, and the bottom of the shoes being worn. Upon suspecting the passenger, a thorough search revealed seven carefully concealed packages […]
ADFD backs AI industries to enhance UAE’s global standing in advanced technology
In a bid to strengthen the UAE’s standing as a global hub for advanced technology, a delegation from the Abu Dhabi Fund (ADFD) for Development and the Abu Dhabi Exports Office (ADEX) recently visited the Abu Dhabi-based artificial intelligence and cloud computing technology holding company, G42. The delegation discussed the joint strategic cooperation and […]
Underwater exhibits, one-of-a-kind museum: Dubai’s newest family-friendly attraction to open its doors on April 18
Dubai Crocodile Park, a unique experience designed to give guests an awe-inspiring look into the life of crocodiles, will open its doors to the public on April 18, 2023. Home to 250 Nile crocodiles of all ages, from babies to huge adults, the 20,000sqm facility specially designed for their comfort fosters an optimal environment, including […]
How Sheikh Mohammed helped Japanese trainer Takagi realise his Dubai World Cup dream
When a relatively young assistant trainer named Noboru Takagi was offered a scholarship by one of the most influential men in the world of horse racing, little did he know that in the future it would lead him to the biggest success of his career. In 1994, Takagi was chosen to join a unique initiative […]
Dubai records over $327mln in realty transactions Wednesday
Dubai real estate market recorded 440 sales transactions worth AED1.1 billion, in addition to 93 mortgage deals of AED153.86 million, and 12 gift deals amounting to AED25.55 million on Wednesday, data released by Dubai’s Land Department (DLD) showed. The sales included 401 villas and apartments worth AED778.34 million, and 39 land plots worth AED320.23 billion. […]
Presidents of UAE, Egypt review bilateral relations, regional developments
CAIRO: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El Sisi held discussions today aimed at further strengthening bilateral ties between the two nations. During a meeting at the Ittihadiya Presidential Palace in Cairo, the two leaders addressed a number of issues of interest and exchanged views on the […]