Live updates: follow the latest news on Covid-19 variant Omicron. Abu Dhabi’s new border rules are now in force. From Thursday, vaccinated people entering Abu Dhabi must show Al H …
UAE – New Year Holiday: Abu Dhabi announces free parking, no toll charges
Surface parking spaces in Abu Dhabi will be free of charge during the holiday on Saturday, January 1, 2022 until 7:59am on Sunday, January 2, 2022. Additionally, the Mussafah Industrial area parking …
Israeli environment minister says UAE oil deal is blocked
Israel’s Environment Minister said Thursday a clandestine oil deal that would have turned a scuba divers’ paradise into a …
UAE weekend change: One in four private sector firms to switch to 4.5 day week
Fewer than one in four private sector companies plan to move to a 4.5 day working week, a survey has found, with employers instead more open to flexible hours and home working. A UAE survey by global …
Official Emblem unveiled as UAE prepares for kick-off
The Official Emblem of the FIFA Club World Cup UAE 2017 was unveiled today in Abu Dhabi, the United Arab Emirates capital and Host City for the tournament. The event marks an important milestone in …
Debanjali Kamstra, first Mrs UAE World, starts her journey to the US for the pageant
Debanjali Kamstra, the first Mrs UAE World, has begun her journey to the US in time for the Mrs World 2022 pageant to commence. Kamstra, who is from India, but has lived in Dubai for the past 13 years …
Bauza named as UAE coach
United Arab Emirates have appointed Argentinian Edgardo Bauza as the new coach of their national side as they pursue a place at their first FIFA World Cup in almost 30 years.
Jan De Nul and Samsung secure HVDC cable installation contract in UAE
A consortium of Jan De Nul Group and Samsung C&T has secured a $3bn high-voltage direct current (HVDC) cable installation and convertors package contract for the ADNOC-TAQA Lightning Project in Abu …
The Emir of Dubai paid Princess Haya a $700 million divorce settlement
Sheik Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai, completed on December 2021 his divorce from Haya bint Hussein, half-sister of the current King of Jordan. The settlement of 550 million pounds …
Dubai travel: Family flying out of DXB? Avoid seeing them off at the airport
Dubai: Dubai Airports on Thursday said only ticketed passengers will be allowed entry into the terminals at Dubai International (DXB) during the ongoing peak travel period. An estimated 2 million …
Dubai Customs Announces Customs Centers New Work Timings
Dubai Customs announced their new work timings following the new workweek schedule announced by the UAE Government.
Peak travel alert at Dubai Airports: Only passengers with tickets will be allowed in terminals
Only ticketed passengers will be allowed entry to the terminals at Dubai International (DXB) during the ongoing peak travel period. The decision is part of the Dubai Airports’ measures to minimise …
Revealed: Dubai’s top nights out for New Year’s Eve
How Dubai, known for its glitz and glamour, is sending 2021 off with a bang Revealed: Dubai’s top nights out for New Year’s Eve dubai hospitality, Dubai tourism, Dubai venues, travel and tourism, UAE …
Dubai Customs Uncovers 1.5 Tons Of Prohibited Captagon, Dh1.4B Street Value
Authorities at Dubai Customs’ Jebel Ali and Tecom Center thwarted an attempt to smuggle 1.5 tons of crushed captagon. The seizure of the banned stimulan …
New Year 2022: RTA announces temporary road closures in Dubai on New Year’s Eve
Burj Khalifa Metro Station will be closed from 10pm on December 31 to 6am on January 1 Dubai: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced temporary closures of certain roads to ensure …
Dubai Racing Club dedicates seventh race meeting to celebrate #DubaiDestinations initiative
The Dubai Racing Club announced that its seventh race meeting at the Meydan Racecourse on 1st January, 2022 will be dedicated to celebrate the #DubaiDestinations initiative that was launched recently …
UAE money exchange house fined Dh600,000 for transporting cash in civilian car
The company failed to employ the services of a licensed cash transporter Dubai: The UAE Central Bank has fined a local exchange house Dh600,000 for transporting money in an ordinary civilian vehicle …
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