The first phase of Dubai’s new smart-address system will be rolled out in October. ‘Makani’ allows residents to precisely locate destinations with the help of a 10-digit code. It acquires real-time coordinates from satellites to provide information on access points to buildings and facilities in the emirate. The first phase will cover 40,000 buildings in 60 districts, in addition to government departments and metro stations. The app is free to download across different platforms.
Fujairah says pipeline work triggered fire in petroleum industries area
Authorities in Fujairah have clarified that smoke seen in the Emirate's industrial area was caused by an "accidental fire" during routine pipeline maintenance work.
Yas Island announced as location for Sphere Abu Dhabi project
Abu Dhabi's Department of Culture and Tourism and Sphere Entertainment Co. have announced Yas Island as the location for Sphere Abu Dhabi.
Warning issued on dangers of sudden road stops after 1 dead, 19 injured
Dubai Police have issued a warning after a truck crashed into a bus that had broken down on Al Yalayis Street, near Sheikh Zayed bin Hamdan Bridge, leaving one dead and 19 injured.
UAE says reports of Israeli PM Netanyahu's visit 'entirely unfounded'
The UAE has denied reports circulating online claiming Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the country or that an Israeli military delegation had been received in the Emirates.
