In its quest to be a pioneer in all modern things, Dubai has started deployment of drones to monitor traffic on its roads.
Author: Ashraf Jamal
New fare types to be introduced in Singapore Airlines, SilkAir from January 20 next year
Singapore Airlines and SilkAir will introduce new fare types affecting seat selection, frequent flyer miles and baggage allowance effective from January 20, 2018, stated the airlines in a joint press release issued today.
Dutch poultry imports temporarily halted in Singapore after bird flu outbreak
As a safety measure, the Agri-Food and Veterinary Authority (AVA) has temporarily restricted the import of poultry and other products from an area in Netherlands which reported an outbreak of highly pathogenic bird flu at a duck farm there.
MAS tightens borrowing rules for people heavily in debt
Borrowing rules will be tightened for the people who are in heavy debt, announced the Monetary Authority of Singapore today. This will help the borrowers avoid accumulating excessive unsecured debts.
Bollywood stars add dash of glamour at Masala Awards in Dubai
The presence of Bollywood stars added a dash of glow and glamour at the Masala Awards 2017 organised in Dubai.
Singapore must be prepared for tension build-up in aftermath of US Jerusalem declaration: Maliki
“Singapore must be prepared should tensions build up in the region after Washington’s declaration of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital last week,” said Senior Minister of State for Defence Dr Mohamad Maliki Osman.
Dubai International Film Festival 2017 goes out with a bang; ‘The Last Jedi’ premieres on closing night
The curtain finally fell on the Dubai International Film Festival 2017 with an impressive closing ceremony. Over 140 films from globally acclaimed filmmakers were showcased during the eight-day period starting from December 6.
Air India Express to launch flight connecting Dubai to Vijaywada
Air India Express is soon going to introduce a flight connecting Dubai with Vijaywada, an important city in Southern India. This will be the first flight of the airline as it going to launch its services from Vijaywada’s fast expanding Gannavaram Airport from January 15.
Google Pixel Buds earphones make debut in Singapore
The most awaited Google Pixel Buds are now available in Singapore from today, boasting a range of facilities. Google’s first headphones will cost SGD238 and are available in one colour, black.
MAS predicts that Singapore’s 2017 growth will touch 3.3 per cent
Buoyed by signs of recovery in most of the sectors, Singapore’s economic growth this year is expected to come in at 3.3 per cent, according to private-sector economists polled in a quarterly survey by the Monetary Authority of Singapore (MAS) released today.
