RIYADH/DAMMAM, Jan 19, 2011 (Arab News): The sun remained hidden behind dark clouds due to heavy downpour from that started since early hours of the morning on Tuesday. Incessant Rains have deluged the roads in Dammam region and there is no sign of relief for at least for the next 24 hours as per M

Major earthquake measuring 7.4-magnitude hits southwest Pakistan Al Ain, Jan 19,2011 (Gulf News): Strong tremors were felt in most parts of the UAE at around 12:27am on Wednesday, sending waves of panic among people who rushed out of their homes.Major earthquakes in 2010The tremors were caused by a

18 January 2011, 3:51 PM Dubai - In a landmark decision, GEMS Education announced the replacement of all its male bus monitors with female supervisory staff on all its buses. The move follows a campaign by Khaleej Times to 'Make your child safer'. Hundreds of letters from concerned parents and read

DUBAI, 18 January 2011 - Residents and authorities expressed shock and revulsion at the alleged sexual assault on a four-year-old girl, with senior police officials calling for 'nannies', or women conductors on board school buses. School authorities, however, said the transport company had complied

Income Tax office to be set up in Abu Dhabi to check investments made by wealthy IndiansDubai, Jan 17,2010 (Xpress): New Delhi will soon set up an Income Tax office in Abu Dhabi to keep an eye on investments made by wealthy Indians in the emirates, XPRESS can exclusively reveal. The UAE is among sev

KUWAIT CITY, Jan 17,2010 (AFP): Kuwait's Emir Sheikh Sabah al-Ahmad al-Sabah on Monday ordered the distribution of $4 billion and free food for 14 months to citizens as the oil-rich emirate prepares to mark national occasions.Each of the 1.12 million native citizens will get 1,000 dinars ($3,572) in

Dubai,16 January 2011 (Khaleejtimes) :A kilometer ride on taxis from Friday would cost 11 fils more than it does now in Dubai, as the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) decides to hike fare to 'offset rising operation costs.'From January 21 (Friday) the tariff for all taxis operating from Dubai wou

JEDDAH (Arab news) : Heavy rains pounded Jeddah and surrounding villages Friday evening and early Saturday morning, but Civil Defense officials said that no deaths had been reported by Saturday evening.Education officials ordered schools closed on Saturday to calm traffic and check structures for fl

Dubai: The UAE's literature stock is due to increase by more than 7,000 titles, on what is slated as the world's largest floating book fair, when the Logos Hope ship docks in Dubai and Abu Dhabi next week.The Logos Hope is run by GBA Ships (previously Good Books for All), which was established almo

Abu Dhabi, Jan 13,2011 (ArabianBusiness): Firms must only pay skilled workers a base salary of AED12,000 if they want to be rated as a 'category A' company under a new Ministry of Labour ratings system, an official has said.Local media reports had said graduates would be paid a minimum monthly wage

DUBAI, 13 January 2011 (Khaleejtimes):Spectacular fireworks at Burj Khalifa Boulevard and Dubai Creek Park will herald the opening of Dubai Shopping Festival 2011 (DSF) on January 20.The 16th DSF, which is sure to attract residents and visitors to 32 days of festivities, shopping and surprises, will

Dubai, January 12,2010 (Gulf News): The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) on Tuesday launched a new theory test for prospective drivers which will replace the traffic sign test.The new test includes 35 questions and prospective drivers will have to pass it as a first step to acquiring a driving l

Dubai, Jan 12,2011, (Khaleejtimes): A candidate for a driving licence can now choose the date and place of his/her driving theory or practical test and book appointments online, RTA announced on Tuesday.The transport authority is also planning to offer the booking services through its toll free call

JEDDAH,Jan 10, 2011 (Arab News): Crown Prince Sultan, deputy premier and minister of defense and aviation, will lay the foundation stone for the new high-tech King Abdulaziz International Airport here on Tuesday. The project will increase the airport's annual capacity from 17 to 30 million passenger

JEDDAH, Jan 10, 2011 (Arab News): Passengers traveling through Saudi airports will get a compensation of SR300 per hour if there is a delay in their flights, according to a new bylaw issued by the General Authority of Civil Aviation.Article 19 of the new law, which comes into effect after 10 days.S

Authorities also asked 80 hotels to stop adding service charges in their billsManama, Jan 10,2011 (Gulf News): Qatar's authorities have ordered the use of Arabic on all restaurant bills and asked 80 hotels to stop adding service charges in their bills.The business and trade ministry told the hotels

ABU DHABI, JAn 10,2010 (Reuters):The president of the United Arab Emirates has cancelled a meeting with U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton, a U.S. official said on Monday, following a report that he had broken his arm.The official did not give a reason for the cancellation.The UAE's state news

DUBAI, Jan 09, 2011 (AP): Dubai's highest court says authorities can deport foreigners for hand gestures considered indecent under local laws.Dubai's Court of Cassation has ruled that the United Arab Emirates' strict indecency codes cover gestures such as the widely known insult of a raised middle f