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Abu Dhabi Police has informed motorists that a new radar system has been activated in the emirate. This automatic system monitors motorists who overtake in front of the triangle intersection and intentionally enter roads in front of vehicles. The authority has said that this system, called EXIT-I radar, aims to alert residents of the importance of adhering to rules while driving. It also aims to increase awareness of giving priority to vehicles and entering from authorised places. It added that the cameras are not intended to collect violations, but to enhance traffic safety.
Police arrested two people who jumped from the visitors’ gallery into the lower house of India’s Parliament on Wednesday, the speaker said, in a major security breach on the anniversary of a deadly 2001 attack on the parliament’s previous home in New Delhi. Two accomplices were also arrested outside the chamber, Parliament Speaker Om Birla said. Security guards overpowered the intruders as one of them climbed over the tables of the lawmakers’ seating area, TV images showed. They carried small canisters that emitted yellow smoke, said Senthil Kumar, a lawmaker who was present in the chamber. One of the arrested…
Dubai is set to reach the 200,000 hotel rooms milestone by the end of this decade, global hospitality industry executives said on Wednesday. Sébastien Bazin, Group Chairman and CEO of Accor, said as long as the Gulf countries have 5-7 year plans, “nobody should be betting against the GCC”. While speaking during the Skift Global Forum East, a day-two conference taking place in Dubai, he ruled out overcapacity as the Asia and Gulf regions have been “building a true tourism plan.” The hospitality firm was one of the major hospitality services providers for the Fifa World Cup in Qatar and…
In an exclusive interview with City Times, Romain Gerardin-Fresse, a lawyer, entrepreneur, and an esteemed European CEO of the Year awardee, delves into the intricate relationship between business and sustainability, sharing profound insights into the challenges and triumphs of incorporating eco-conscious practices. In his opening remarks, Romain, who recently addressed an audience at COP28 in the UAE, sets the tone for a conversation that transcends conventional business discussions. For him, sustainability in businesses is not just a moral responsibility but a business necessity. The emphasis on aligning with customer values positions sustainability as a competitive advantage. Romain delves into actionable…
Irish golfer Keith Egan (Carton House) shot an opening round of four under par 68 to lead the 54-hole Abu Dhabi Amateur Golf Championship at Saadiyat Beach Golf Club, Abu Dhabi. Egan had two matching nines of 34 – with a total of eight birdies – four bogeys and just six pars for a one stroke lead from Scotland’s CJ. Mukherjee. Leading local players are Nathan Seldon (Dubai Creek) with an impressive 70, alongside current leader of the EGF Men’s Order of Merit Jonathan Selvaraj (Trump International). Also on 70 is Chad Coburn (RSA) who played alongside Seldon. Seldon (+4),…
Ready for E-Mobility? By Andreas Schlosser, Partner and Global Automotive Group Leader at Arthur D. Little, Philipp Seidel, Principal at Arthur D. Little Germany, and Joseph Salem, Partner and Travel and Transportation practice lead at Arthur D. Little Middle East. Arthur D. Little’s Global Electric Mobility Readiness Index (GEMRIX) 2023 highlights MENA’s progress on the road to electric mobility and signals the region’s wider commitment to a sustainable future. With the planet edging towards breaking point, energy is both part of the problem and part of the solution, with the need to transition from fossil fuels to cleaner, greener energy…
To the layman, every gun in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 probably seems the same. They all shoot bullets, right? In reality, that couldn’t be further from the truth. Even when you take player skill out of the equation, each gun has vastly different stats and applications that make some, even within their own category, just plain better choices for everyone. Each gun is broken down into various stats, including recoil, ADS speed, damage, and much more, which makes it hard to easily compare them. When you factor in just how many guns are available as you level up…
Feel the festive spirit in the Palm Garden where everyone is welcome, bring your loved ones, have special treats for your little ones and bring your furry friends to enjoy the festive spirit in a different way In collaboration with local dogs and cat’s shelters, W Abu Dhabi invites everyone to share the joy of the season with an adoption day and give these lovable animals a chance to find their furrever homes. Festive Tails is not just an event; it’s a celebration of love and companionship during this special time of year. This is the perfect opportunity for families…
The Hamas-run health ministry in the Gaza Strip said on Wednesday it had exhausted its supply of children’s vaccines, warning of “catastrophic health repercussions”. The announcement came more than two months into the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza as international aid organisations have warned about the dire conditions in the crowded Palestinian territory. The ministry did not specify which vaccinations had run out, and its claim could not be independently verified. Tedros Ghebreyesus, head of the World Health Organisation, warned on Sunday that “Gaza’s health system is on its knees and collapsing,” with 14 of 36 hospitals only partially functioning and…
Major winner Brian Harman, fellow World Top 20 players Tommy Fleetwood and Tyrrell Hatton and rising PGA Tour star Cameron Young are set to tee it up in the 35th anniversary edition of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic They will join defending champion and World Number 2 Rory McIlroy at the iconic Emirates Golf Club for the first Rolex Series event of the 2024 Race to Dubai, from January 18th – 21st. Reigning Open Champion Harman sealed his maiden Major title at Royal Liverpool Golf Club in July during a stellar season which saw him notch up six further top-tens…