The UAE has is glowing in red as its Hope Probe nears Mars, the red planet. A stunning video shared on Saturday shows the country’s landmarks lighting up in red. Bathed in red as seen in the video are …
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Aldar launches initiative to develop the UAE’s property technology sector
Aldar Properties has announced the launch of its corporate innovation programme, Aldar Scale Up, which. In partnership with startAD, the Abu Dhabi-based global accelerator at NYU Abu Dhabi and powered …
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Most Abu Dhabi government and semi-government employees will work from home
“The Department of Government Support has approved reducing attendance at the workplace in Abu Dhabi government and semi-government entities to 30 per cent, to bolster precautiona …
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UAE: Abu Dhabi reduces attendance at govt workplaces, weekly Covid test for unvaccinated employees
The Department of Government Support in Abu Dhabi has approved reducing attendance at the workplace in Abu Dhabi government and semi-government entities to 30 per cent, to bolster precautionary …
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How Dubai is paying the price for letting in tourists
Opening up to everyone around the world, Dubai has reaped the profits. But after rising tide of Covid-19 cases, the emirate is rethinking its tourism strategy.
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Sheikh Hamdan meets founder of Dubai-based Telegram
Dubai’s vibrant entrepreneurial ecosystem has enabled a host of technology start-ups to script global success stories, said Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai Crown Prince and …
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Dubai video: New bridge for pedestrians, cyclists opens
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the completion of a 475-metre bridge for pedestrians and cyclists crossing over Ras Al Khor Road (Dubai-Hatta). DON’T M …
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Mangaluru: Customs officials seize gold worth Rs 31.73 lac from Dubai returnee
Customs officials at the Mangaluru International Airport (MIA) on Saturday February 6, arrested one passenger for carrying gold by way of concealment in body. The arrested is identified as Mohammed …
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UAE: New Covid restrictions ‘to ease as vaccine coverage expands’
Quoting authorities in the UAE, the Washington DC-based body said restrictions imposed recently again about social distance to contain he pandemic will fade over time as vaccine coverage expands and …
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Sharjah Municipality launches health protocol for its employees to combat COVID-19
Sharjah: Sharjah City Municipality (SCM) has launched an occupational health and safety protocol for its employees to limit the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. The protocol is aimed to ensure the …
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UAE Hope Probe: 27 ‘dark’ minutes determine Mars mission success
The UAE waits with bated breaths for the Arab world’s first interplanetary mission to reach Mars in under three days. As at 11am on February 6, the Hope Probe has already travelled a mind-boggling 475 …
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Mumbai: Flyer from Dubai smuggles gold worth Rs 82 lakh by hiding it in aircraft toilet, gets caught at arrival hall
A flyer from Dubai, who was exiting the Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj International Airport (CSMIA) after leaving behind gold bars worth Rs 82 lakh, was arrested by Mumbai customs on Friday. The arrest …
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Dubai visa: GDRFA to accept only e-medical test results
Dubai’s General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) has issued a new notification for residents.DON’T MISS: Vehicle testing certificates in Dubai now paperlessStarting February 14, …
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Dubai rents alert: Get a flat for as low as Dh20,000
Dubai South, International City, Sports City and Town Square are the most economical areas to rent an apartment in Dubai. DON’T MISS: Residents alert: Rents in Dubai to be fixed f …
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Covid-19: Cinemas ordered to close in Abu Dhabi
Cinemas in Abu Dhabi have been ordered to temporarily close from Friday, February 5, Vox Cinemas announced. “In compliance with the government-mandated closure of cinemas in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain, Vox …
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‘For Sri Lankans, UAE is land of opportunities even amid Covid’
The UAE is a land of endless opportunities and the Covid-19 pandemic has proven that the country could rise above any challenge, said Dhamika Malraj de Silva, the Sri Lankan Ambassador to the UAE.Also …
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The local’s guide to Dubai, UAE
Want to see the authentic side of Dubai, UAE? Our local expert reveals his favourite things to see and do in the city …
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