UAE

Growing Tendencies towards Chauffeur-driven Cars

In spite of the popularity and the prevalence of taxis in UAE, there is a growing demand for chauffeur-driven cars, as more people increasingly look for better customer service as well as reliability. According to Careem, a UAE-based company currently serving Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Doha and Riyadh, the chauffeur-driven car market in the country is …

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Seventy Percent of Head Injuries at One UAE Hospital

ABU DHABI // Road accidents are the leading cause of brain injuries, which are putting a strain on medical resources. Doctors have called for more centers with specialist neurosurgical units because quick and effective treatment can reduce the risk of long-term brain damage after a head injury. They have also urged cyclists and motorcyclists to …

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98 per cent of passengers were not fastening seat belts, study finds

ABU DHABI | A study of car crashes at the Institute of Public Health of UAE University in Al Ain has found that 98 per cent of passengers were not wearing a seat belt – and not a single child restraint was used in any of the vehicles. The research, looked at crashes that killed …

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Roughly 40 percent of UAE residents accept Riding with Children on Their Laps

Close to four in 10 residents think it is okay for children to travel on drivers’ laps – and a quarter are satisfied for them to travel with their heads out of a car sun roof, a survey reveals. Only 15 per cent of passengers always wear seat belts when travelling in the back seat, …

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Child Car Seats to Be Compulsory Once More

  DUBAI | Experts of road safety have called for compulsory child car seats and seat belts, and federal traffic laws, to reduce road accidents. At the Gulf Traffic Conference, speakers declared that improving any regulation of heavy vehicles, a code for road users and the driver attitudes are also crucial for reducing fatal crashes. …

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Chevrolet out of European markets by end 2015

General Motors Vice Chairman Steve Girsky announced the parting of Chevrolet brand with Europe. GM officials also stated that they want to part the Chevy brand from Europe by 2015 and wants to focus on Opel. GM said the conclusion is well-thought as the Europe has no potential market due to its demanding business model and the unstable economic presence in Europe.”We believe …

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Universal Pictures shuts down Fast & Furious 7 movie production

Universal studio has recently released an official statement on Wednesday regarding the shut down of the production; for the 7th part of the hit movies Franchise “Fast and the Furious”. Abu Dhabi city, was one of the shooting sites chosen to shoot scenes related to the 7th series of this  franchise. The unfortunate demise of  Paul Walker has been …

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