Eight out of ten UAE residents say they trust the recommendations of family and friends over traditional advertising. A new study shows social media is also one of the most trusted formats at 74%, just behind editorial content, such as newspaper articles, which came in second. The Nielsen Global Trust in Advertising Report showed that trust in Radio and TV advertising has increased to 67%. Nearly three quarters of UAE respondents trust branded websites, up 2% from 2013.
Authorities receive over 200,000 emergency calls during record rainfall
Emergency services received over 200,000 calls during the recent extreme weather in the UAE.
Dubai radio's 'give back' campaign to donate 20 cars to flood victims
In response to the recent unprecedented weather in the UAE, Virgin Radio Dubai has teamed up with Al Habtoor Motors to help those in need.
UAE field hospital fits prosthetics for Gaza victims
The UAE field hospital in Gaza has begun fitting prosthetics for those who lost limbs during the catastrophic events on the Gaza Strip.
Dubai Customs finds 4 kg drugs hidden in traveller's luggage
Dubai Customs found over 4 kg of drugs carefully hidden inside car parts, which were stashed inside a secret compartment of a traveller's suitcase.
