RTA awards contract for procuring 900 vehicles for Dubai Taxi

RTA awards contract for procuring 900 vehicles for Dubai Taxi

The Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai, chaired by

DP World denies media reports about out of court settlement on Djibouti Doraleh port

DP World denies media reports about out of court settlement on Djibouti Doraleh port

DP World, Dubai-based global marine terminal operator, has denied media reports stating that the

Eight people injured as cab ploughs into World Cup fans in Moscow

Eight people injured as cab ploughs into World Cup fans in Moscow

A taxi drove into a crowd of pedestrians near Moscow’s Red Square on Saturday, injuring eight

Sheikh Hamdan offers condolences to families of UAE martyrs

Sheikh Hamdan offers condolences to families of UAE martyrs

H.H. Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai has offered his

Abu Dhabi Police nabs over 2900 motorists for over speeding

Abu Dhabi Police nabs over 2900 motorists for over speeding

Abu Dhabi Police nabbed 2965 motorists during the last five months for driving at around 200 Km/h.

Emirates offers free ice cream at Dubai International Airport

Emirates offers free ice cream at Dubai International Airport

This summer travel season, Emirates is serving complimentary ice cream to all its customers at

Big Story

Greek PM survives no-confidence vote in parliament

Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras survived a no-confidence motion in parliament on Saturday, setting the stage for
Indonesian woman swallowed by giant python

An Indonesian woman has been found in the belly of a giant python after the swollen snake was captured near where she
Airplane-towed banner falls in NJ, smashes car window

An airplane-towed banner broke loose and came down near New Jersey’s statehouse, fluttering to the ground and
Emergency slide accidentally deployed from plane

An emergency slide was accidentally deployed from a plane at a Connecticut airport, causing the flight to be delayed
Stephen Hawking’s ashes buried in Westminster Abbey

The ashes of Stephen Hawking were buried Friday in a corner of Westminster Abbey that honors some of Britain’s greatest
World’s highest Football Live Scoreboard goes live on Burj Khalifa

The iconic Burj Khalifa will be the world’s highest Football Live Scoreboard. For a month, the scorecards of the

Business

Emirates touches down in Auckland via Bali

Emirates has launched a new daily service from Dubai to Auckland via Bali, reflecting increased interest in the
Latest gold, forex rates in UAE

Gold rates for Saturday, June 16, 2018 Daily Morning 9:00 AM Afternoon 3:00 PM Evening 8:00 PM Ounce rate 1280 24k*
Apple to undercut popular law-enforcement tool for cracking iPhones

Apple said on Wednesday it will change its iPhone settings to undercut the most popular means for law enforcement to
British engine maker Rolls-Royce cutting 4,600 jobs

Rolls-Royce, the British maker of plane engines, said Thursday that it plans to cut 4,600 mainly British management
Creditors, why the huge increase in down-payments…

For clarity purposes, let me reiterate that customers approach you for a reduction of EMI’s (Equated Monthly
Abu Dhabi Executive Committee approves cuts on tourism fees

The Abu Dhabi Executive Committee has approved a proposal to reduce tourism fees from 6 percent to 3.5 percent and

Law & Order

Woman who shot Chinese student gets 25-year term

An Arizona woman who fatally shot a Chinese university student in a road rage incident in metro Phoenix has been
14-year-old boy dies after birthday party shooting

A 14-year-old boy has died after being shot in the head during a fight at another teen’s birthday party in suburban
Man shoots girlfriend after $36 dispute

Authorities allege a Missouri man killed his girlfriend in front of her daughter after she refused to lend him $36. The
5-month-old girl mauled, killed by babysitter’s dog

A Georgia family is in mourning after their babysitter’s dog killed their 5-month-old child. Clayton County Police Sgt.

News

Rains from Tropical Storm Carlotta pound Mexico's coast

Heavy rains from Tropical Storm Carlotta pounded Mexico's Pacific coast east of Acapulco ahead of its expected landfall
Sawab Center launches Fathers’ Day campaign

The Sawab Center, a joint UAE-US digital communications hub to combat violent extremist ideologies online and promote
Vessels warned of turbulences over Oman Sea

The National Center of Meteorology has warned of turbulences over Oman Sea. In a statement today, NCM said fresh
Sisters give birth on same day

Two sisters. Two new babies around the same time — again. Piedmont Columbus Regional said in a statement that sisters

Entertainment and Lifestyle

Salman and Aayush have a great Eid

The Loveratri teaser was attached to the Salman Khan starring film Race 3 and actors Aayush Sharma who is also Salman
Shahid, Shraddha and Ash films safe now

Prernaa Arora has sorted her problems with T Series Big Cheese Bhushan Kumar. The films - Shahid Kapoor and Shraddha
Spice Girls reunion tour called off

The Spice Girls' £150 million reunion tour has reportedly been axed after Victoria refused to take part. The girl group
It was not a secret wedding: Neha Dhupia

Neha Dhupia secretly got married to Angad Bedi a few days ago. Angad made a public appearance at an event a few days
Priyanka Chopra says she's 'found her feet' in her 30s

Indian actress Priyanka Chopra has revealed she feels like she's finally "found her feet" now that she's in her 30s.
Eva Longoria's pet pooch has died

Eva Longoria's pet pooch has passed away, just days before the 'Desperate Housewives' star is due to become a first
Arbaaz finalises Salman's women

Producer of Dabangg 3 and the director of the second instalment of Dabangg 2 - Arbaaz Khan – has finished the look
Nick Jonas 'serious' about Priyanka Chopra romance

Nick Jonas is "serious" about his reported romance with Priyanka Chopra, after taking her to his cousin's wedding last

News In Images

IIFA 2018 rehearsals: Arjun Kapoor, Bobby Deol and Iulia Vantur

Arjun Kapoor Iulia Vantur Bobby Deol
KUWTK: Kim Kardashian West wants to be a lawyer

Kim Kardashian West would "truly love" to be an attorney, but is put off by how much studying she would have to do. The
Queen Elizabeth gave Duchess Meghan pearl earrings for royal engagement

Queen Elizabeth presented the Duchess of Sussex with a pair of pearl earrings yesterday ahead of their royal engagement
Spotted: Salman Khan, Manushi Chhillar, Urvashi Rautela...

Raju Hirani and Ranbir Kapoor Salman Khan Urvashi Rautela Jacqueline Fernandez Miss World 2017 Manushi Chhillar and

Sports

Neymar to make World Cup bow as Germany launch campaign

Neymar makes his World Cup bow on Sunday as five-time winners Brazil kick off their quest for redemption while
'Can't compare Messi and Ronaldo', says Portugal's Silva

Portugal's Adrien Silva refused to be drawn on comparisons between teammate Cristiano Ronaldo and Argentina's Lionel
VAR makes World Cup history as France beat Australia

France launched their World Cup campaign with victory against Australia on Saturday as the Video Assistant Referee
Salah World Cup return comes with health warning

Mohamed Salah is expected to return from his shoulder injury for Egypt's World Cup clash against hosts Russia on
Messi misses penalty as Iceland hold Argentina to 1-1 draw

Argentina coach Jorge Sampaoli refused to blame Lionel Messi for a "frustrating" draw with World Cup debutants Iceland
Real Madrid beat Barcelona in race for 17-year-old Rodrygo

European champions Real Madrid on Friday beat Barcelona to the signature of 17-year-old Rodrygo from Santos in Brazil

Offbeat

Penguin practices football skills for World Cup

A penguin at the National Sea Life Centre in Birmingham has been practicing his footie skills in a bid to take part in
Shark head found impaled on Australia fence

A severed shark head, stuffed with cigarette butts and ocean debris, was found impaled on a fence at an Australian
Record-breaking vase was left in a shoebox for decades

The stunning ornament sold for a record-breaking 16.2 million euros (£14.2 million). The beautiful ornament was

Videos

Man survives his third animal attack

An American man has been attacked by three deadly animals in less than four years. Dylan McWilliams, from Colorado, was
Diner serves up tarantula burger

A woman faced her fear of spiders by eating a tarantual burger at a diner in North Carolina. The bizarre dish has
Gold spills on Russian runway after plane door glitch

Russian news reports say the hatch of a cargo plane carrying precious metals accidentally flew open upon takeoff —
Buried alive: Video shows man’s rescue after avalanche

Dramatic video taken by a snowboarder shows the aftermath of an avalanche in Northern California, with people furiously

See more videos

In Case You Missed It

UAE Cabinet introduces new visa facilitation and new foreign workers insurance scheme

The Cabinet, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the
Indian PM Narendra Modi shares his morning exercise video

Narendra Modi, whose supporters boast of his physical prowess and indifference to sleep, has shared the secrets to his
Jail, fines for causing road death of man in Al Ain

The traffic court has convicted two men who caused the death of a 19-year-old Arab man in Al Ain. They were sentenced
Dubai slashes fees on hotels, restaurants

Acting upon the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice President, Prime Minister

RTA awards contract for procuring 900 vehicles for Dubai Taxi

The Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai, chaired by Mattar Al Tayer,
VAR makes World Cup history as France beat Australia

France launched their World Cup campaign with victory against Australia on Saturday as the Video Assistant Referee
Shahid, Shraddha and Ash films safe now

Prernaa Arora has sorted her problems with T Series Big Cheese Bhushan Kumar. The films - Shahid Kapoor and Shraddha

In Case You Missed It ...

Sharjah wilts without power in over 45°C heat for second day

Women and children flee to relatives' and friends' houses in Dubai and other emirates to escape heat
The coolest way to ride the water in Dubai

Fare ranges between Dh50 and Dh570 for regular trips and Dh400 per hour for tourist journey
Parents black, baby blonde and blue-eyed

Dad insists mum was true to him
Saudis urged to “market” daughters for marriage

A prominent Saudi psychiatrist has urged local families to market their daughters for early marriage, saying this would
Sri Lanka declare at 520-8 in first Test

Rangana and Lasith prove unlikely saviours with career-best scores

eSuggestion eComplain