Dubai: Starting next year, motorists driving in dedicated bus and taxi lanes will be caught on surveillance cameras and fined Dh600, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) warned on Saturday. In the first stage, the automated offence reporting system against vehicles in breach of the Bus and T

Dubai: Stimulated by the low cost of remitting money and the current strength of the dirham over the Indian rupee, strong remittance and investment flows from the UAE to India, signalling clear interest among wealthier NRIs to invest back home, according to a report. A recent white paper commis

The Eastern Province-based alumni of India’s Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) held a celebration here recently to remember the contribution of AMU founder Sir Syed Ahmad Khan. At a packed event, former member of the Indian Parliament Mohammad Adeeb, who was the chief guest, said the community shou

Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah has approved a project to install about 300 sunshades in the courtyards of the Grand Mosque in Makkah, similar to the ones at the Prophet’s Mosque in Madinah. Makkah Gov. Prince Mishaal bin Abdullah thanked the king for the royal gesture that would

Dubai: Between January and November this year, Dubai Police issued 10,039 fines for traffic violations captured on camera. However, some motorists are still unaware about this practice in force since 2008. Traffic violations that can be caught on cameras include reckless driving, not giving way

Islam is a religion of peace, love, respect and kindness toward others and does not discriminate against other religions. This important message persuaded 18 people to revert and embrace Islam. They were accorded a warm reception by Maulana Hifzur Rahman Seoharvi Academy, an organization that aims t

Dubai: Hema, a middle income Indian expat in the UAE, jumped with happiness when rupee hit a record low last year. She repatriated Dh200,000 to India and cleared off her home loan, bought a new flat in India’s Silicon Valley, Bangalore and deposited the rest of the amount in a government bank for a

The government's nationalization plan has been more difficult to apply for some businesses than others, with over 212,000 going out of business this year for not employing Saudis. The failure to meet the Saudization target has also led many businesses to cook the books, a phenomenon that now affe

JEDDAH: Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Abdullah has strongly condemned the Taleban terrorist attack on an army-run school in Pakistan that killed 148 people including 132 children. “We have heard about the news of this terrorist attack with profound pain and grief,” said King Abdullah in

Jamia Millia Islamia vice chancellor Talat Ahmed has vowed to make the university the “first choice” of students by taking it to new heights as envisioned by its founders more than nine decades ago. The vice chancellor made the solemn pledge on Friday night at a glittering event attended by promi

Saudi Arabia will not allow illegal foreigner workers to stay in the Kingdom at any cost, said Labor Minister Adel Fakeih on Tuesday. “We’ll intensify the ongoing campaign to drive out all illegal workers,” he added. He said there is no justification for keeping violators of the Kingdom’s laws i

Muaz Shabandri| Khaleejtimes| 16 December 2014 :  With Internet and smartphones, journalism has undergone a sea change and today’s journalist must be adept at both technology and telling a story well.      Journalism is changing all around the world. A one-size-fits-all convent

,ubai |16 December 2014: The link to the registration form is available on the CGI website, and also on that of the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi. On Monday afternoon, the Consul-General of India, Dubai Anurag Bhushan presided over an informal talk with the media at the auditorium of the Indian

The new Indian channel to be launched by Insight Media City (IMC) in Kerala will highlight the pressing issues of nearly five million Indian expatriate workers in Saudi Arabia and other Gulf countries, said Alungal Muhammed, CMD of Al-Abeer Group and one of the promoters of the media city. Addressi

The Passport Department has expedited the fingerprint registration of sponsors and residents accompanied by dependents above 15 ahead of the Jan. 21 deadline. “Those who have failed to get their fingerprints registered risk denial of access to all passport department services including the reques

Abu Dhabi: The heat from the morning sun gently embraces the skin as one steps out of the plane after a 30-minute journey to Sir Bani Yas Island. In the distance, cars await as visitors prepare to embark on a journey to witness firsthand the wildlife on the island. Driving at no more t

Dubai: Following the success of its soft launch of the Sky Bus service that offers direct connectivity between Dubai airport and a number of hotels, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has now expanded the service across the city. Launched in May this year as a pilot project with just 26 ho

Jeddah: The Gulf Cooperation Council leaders, who concluded their deliberations in Doha on Tuesday, adopted the GCC Declaration on Human Rights emphasizing their respect for all religions and their readiness to promote freedom of opinion and expression. “The declaration ensures freedom of movement,