Dos and don’ts for e-scooter riders E-scooters for rent were rolled out in Dubai last year as a year-long trial project in five major areas of the city that have dedicated lanes and cycle tracks. The …
UAE: Today’s weather is dusty, partly cloudy and expect light rain in parts of the emirates
Always bring an umbrella as it might rain in some parts of the UAE. Today’s weather condition, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), will be fair to partly cloudy in general, low …
Talabat UAE’s delivery riders in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain are now fully vaccinated
Talabat UAE, one of the region’s leading food and grocery delivery platforms, has announced the successful completion of its delivery …
Confidence in Chinese coronavirus vaccine falls as UAE Covid cases remain high
The vaccination programme in the United Arab Emirates has failed to quash its coronavirus outbreak, raising fears about the efficacy of the Chinese Sinopharm vaccine it is mostly using.The UAE has …
$15bn solar projects to kick off operations in Mena by 2026
Masdar seals big Greek solar plant investment deal;; Labtech operates from new larger premises in Dyce; Aspen Technology P …
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Ramadan in UAE: This non-Muslim couple fast every holy month for 9 years
The Indian couple started fasting during the holy month nine years ago to express solidarity with the Muslim community.
Indian businessman splurges $55,000 to fly newly-wed daughter, husband from Kerala to UAE in private jet
The family members flew from Cochin International Airport in Kerala to Al Maktoum International Airport in Dubai on Friday.
Majid Al Futtaim’s malls in Dubai create happy moments and everyone is a winner!
Majid Al Futtaim’s lifestyle destinations in Dubai, Mall of the Emirates, City Centre Deira and City Centre Mirdif are hosting special winning opportunities and first time experiences to spread …
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Once You Check In, You Won’t Check Out: Region’s First Cinema-themed Hotel Comes to Dubai
The Aloft Dubai City Centre Deira will feature a cinematic themed floor of 25 standard rooms and four suite rooms designed to create an integrated lifestyle offering through the combination of …
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Ramadan in UAE: This school doctor takes extra care for her students, family
Every day, Dr Sarah Mandalawi checks on students and school staff, ensuring they’re well and do not have symptoms of respiratory illness. In case anyone turns up with Covid symptoms, she notifies her …
Covid India: Oil minister thanks UAE, Saudi, other countries for oxygen supplies
Indian oil minister Dharmendra Pradhan praised Saudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern oil producing countries for their offer to supply liquid medical oxygen (LMO) to the nation battling a Covid-19 …
UK delivers tourism blow as the UAE remains on ‘red list’
The UAE will remain on Britain’s travel red list for the foreseeable future, the UK government announced on Friday, in a fresh blow for the tourism industry. Only 15 countries were added to the UK’s …
France to impose quarantines for arrivals from 7 more countries, including UAE, Qatar
France has ordered a mandatory 10-day quarantine for arrivals from seven additional countries in a bid to control the spread of Covid-19, a government …
Abu Dhabi, Singapore expand ties to advance smart city move
Enterprise Singapore (ESG) and IPI Singapore, a subsidiary of ESG, have jointly launched an innovation call to advance the smart city agenda.
Leading Arab authors and artists to grace Sharjah reading festival
Sharjah: Eleven Arab artists and authors, known for their outstanding contribution to children’s arts and literature, will headline the 12th edition of the Sharjah Children’s Reading Festival (SCRF) …
Indians Run for the Exits, Taking COVID Risks With Them to Nepal, Dubai From a Dying Nation
Private jet rentals are up 900 percent with the middle class spending their life savings to flee, just as Nepal sees a deadly surge in cases as the chaos spills over the border.
Dubai: Expo 2020 Steering Committee urges participants to join its free COVID-19 vaccination drive
Committee lauds Sheikh Hamdan’s decision to offer free jabs to official participants Dubai: The Expo 2020 Dubai Steering Committee has urged all of Expo’s 200-plus participants to join Expo 2020’s …