Japanese investments in Abu Dhabi maintain upward curve
The value of non-oil trade between Japan and Abu Dhabi touched AED 9.8 billion between January and October 2018, to record an 18 per cent growth year-on-year.That’s according to the Department of…
Dubai foodstuff trade exceeds AED 44 billion
Dubai’s external trade in foodstuff surged to AED 44.2 billion during the first half of 2018.According to Dubai Customs, imports exceeded AED 27.6 billion, exports touched AED 7.7 billion and…
FANR: UAE radiation levels within limits
The radiation level in the UAE’s environment is very low compared to most other countries.That’s according to the Federal Authority for Nuclear Regulation’s (FANR) annual report which…
Teenager falls to death from Sharjah building
Investigations are underway into the death of a teenager who fell from a residential building in Sharjah.Police say the 15-year-old girl fell from the 18th-floor balcony of her apartment.The…
‘Pink Legacy’ diamond smashes records at auction
An unusually large pink diamond has fetched more than AED 180 million ($50 million) at an auction in Geneva.Christie’s said the “Pink Legacy” diamond set a new world-record price per carat for a…
French parliamentary group praises UAE humanitarian efforts
The UAE has once again drawn praise for its humanitarian and development initiatives around the world.This came during a meeting in Abu Dhabi between the Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) and a French…
CNN sues Trump for suspending journalist’s White House access
CNN is suing US President Donald Trump and several administration officials over the temporary suspension of their correspondent Jim Acosta’s access to the White House.The network’s Chief White…
ATP Finals: Federer, Anderson register wins
Roger Federer has avoided an early exit from the ATP Finals in London as he beat Dominic Thiem 6-2, 6-3 in just 66 minutes.The six-time champion bounced back from his defeat to Kei…
UAE sends third humanitarian airlift to Jordan
The UAE has sent yet more humanitarian aid to those affected by flooding in Jordan.A third airlift was ordered by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime…
New law on auto-parts to come into effect from January
The automobile industry will have until the end of this year to comply with new regulations that aim to tackle the problem of fake auto-parts.The Emirates Authority for Standardisation and Metrology…