Enoc Group has opened two new service stations in Sharjah, bringing the total number of its service stations to nine in Sharjah and 155 across the UAE. Located in Al Rahmaniya residential area on the …
UAE: Police reveal main reason for children drowning in pools
Police have pointed out that a lack of supervision was the leading cause of children’s drowning accidents. In an official social media post, police emphasised the need for parental control in public …
UAE Travel Ban 2021: Which Countries Are Suspended From Entering the United Arab Emirates Now?
With changes to travel restrictions occurring frequently as the pandemic ebbs and flows around the world, keeping tabs on the latest flight suspensions and bans can get quite challenging. While the …
UAE: Expats cancel travel plans, fear getting stuck
As peak travel season approaches, a majority of Indian expatriates in the UAE are cancelling or putting their plans to travel home for the summer on hold, Khaleej Times has learnt.The months from June …
UAE-US Travel Restrictions: Latest Rules and Regulations You Need to Know
Understandably, the pandemic has changed the travel dynamics between the two countries. Here, we break down the rules you’ll have to adhere to while flying from the US to the UAE and vice versa.
Dubai: Tourists who tried to sell fake cash worth $3 million get reduced jail terms
A gang of four, accused of selling and possessing counterfeit money will receive a reduced jail term, followed by deportation, according to the latest ruling by Dubai’s appeal court. The court reduced …
UAE-Israel Greentech collaboration can transform the post-corona world
Western economies are counting on massive investments in green energy, infrastructure and transportation to power their post-COVID recovery.
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From Sharjah to Fujairah: The four most beautiful, hidden emirates
Historically known as the Trucial States, each of the seven emirates have their own rulers, maintain a large degree of autonomy in many respects, and for the traveller, offer an insight into the …
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Dubai-based man accused of raping woman inside car acquitted
Dubai: A Dubai-based man has been acquitted by the Dubai Court of First Instance of rape charges. The judges found the 28-year-old man not guilty of charges of raping his countrywoman inside a car …
Dubai chef’s assistant in the dock for stealing his salary
Dubai: A Dubai chef’s assistant has been accused of using his boss’ Emirates ID to illegally withdraw his salary from an exchange house. According to the Dubai Court of First Instance, the 22-year-old …
Dubai-based Opontia raises $20m to acquire MENA e-commerce brands
Opontia, a startup that acquires and grows e-commerce brands has raised $20m in seed funding. The seed round was led by Raed Ventures, Global Founders Capital, Presight Capital, and Kingsway Capital …
Virtual series explores prospects for UAE-Russia cooperation in technology and innovation
Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, in cooperation with the Russian-UAE Business Council and the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the Russian Federation, recently hosted a virtual forum as part …
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One-stop for aspiring business owners in the United Arab Emirates
Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) holds every service required by anyone looking to launch their startups, positioning Ras Al Khaimah as a prosperous business hub. Ramy Jallad, Group CEO, RAKEZ, …
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Qatar Airways To Return To Sharjah With A Boeing 787
Qatar Airways is resuming flights to Sharjah on July 1. The Doha-based airline will fly a daily Boeing 787 Dreamliner on the route. Qatar Airways last flew to Sharjah in 2017, ending services when the …
UAE weather: Hot and humid day in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah with cloudy skies in Fujairah
Dubai: It’s going to be a hot and humid Monday for UAE residents with temperatures hitting high 40s. According to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM), skies across the UAE are looking clear to …
UAE’s Solar Energy Startup PAWAME to expand African operations as it announces $2.5mn in funding
Pawame, a UAE-based off-grid solar start-up, has announced that it has successfully secured USD 1.7 mil in grant commitments, plus USD 750k in equity including USD 250k from Launch Africa. The company …
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UAE strives to make peace with nature
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres’ move to launch “an unprecedented effort to heal the Earth,” a world awash in climate disruption and spiralling pollution, is truly praiseworthy. This was done on …
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