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Maroon 5 review: Abu Dhabi show was a testament to the band’s staying power
Not many 21st century pop bands have the staying power of Maroon 5. Almost 20 years on from the release of their critically acclaimed debut album, Songs About Jane, they are still pulling in fans of …
Brazil’s Nascimento crowned ‘Queen Of Mats’ at Abu Dhabi Jiu-Jitsu tournament
Yara Nascimento clinched the ‘Queen of Mats’ title during the fourth edition of the popular championship held at the Jiu-Jitsu Arena in Zayed Sports City. Held as p …
UAE: Sheikh Mansour condoles Ahmed bin Al Shaiba Al Omaimi over death of his son
Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs, on Saturday offered condolences to Ahmed bin Al Shaiba bin Hadher Al Omaimi over the death of his son …
Video: National Ambulance, Special Olympics UAE roll out lifesaving devices for people of determination
First-of-its-kind initiative in region to create safe training environment in clubs The roll out of Automated External Defibrillators (AED) follows the completion of theoretical and practical …
UAE’s dirham bonds to set up foundation for a robust debt capital market
Analysts say the most important aspect of the domestic bond issuance is that it will drive more local entities to tap dirham denominated debt. According to Bashar Al Natoor, Senio …
Dubai Does It Again| Woman Shows Herself Willingly Eating Man’s Poo For Fun In Dubai
Just when social media was trying to heal and come to terms with shocking revelations on the extent to which women are subjected to dehumanizing and degrading sexual treatment in Dubai; another video …
Dubai’s Global Village to close its doors for the summer this weekend
Fans of Dubai’s Global Village have just one day left to enjoy its 26th season, ahead of it closing its doors for the summer at 2am on Sunday. The ever-popular family attraction, which was due to …
Watch: Dubai crafts the future ‘City of Gold’ with massive Gold Souk Extension
Gold Souk Extension pulls in biggest local names in jewellery, and from Saudi, Pakistan Dubai: What does the ‘City of Gold’ need next? An ‘Extension’. That’s exactly what Dubai has got for itself with …
Dubai airport runway closure: List of affected airlines that have shifted operations
More than 1,000 flights per week will be diverted to other terminals at DXB, Dubai World Central and Sharjah International Airport …
UAE credit demand and supply remain on the rise: Central Bank
Banks are fuelling credit growth as UAE economy ticks along nicely The latest UAE Central Bank credit sentiment survey offers good tidings for banks and their clients, business and individual.
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Sharjah Ramadan Festival concludes on high note with over $68.11mln in sales
The event drew a huge number of shoppers and visitors of different nationalities thanks to the great deals, promotions and discounts that met their needs …
Video: Abu Dhabi Police share video of horrific accident on a highway
The Abu Dhabi Police also shared a clip on its social media platforms which shows objects being falling out of an SUV in the middle of a busy road. The SUV then pulls to a stop in …
Abu Dhabi Art opens ‘Beyond: Emerging Artists’ exhibition at La Biennale di Venezia
ABU DHABI – Abu Dhabi Art opened its Beyond: Emerging Artists 2021 exhibition at Palazzo Franchetti in Venice, Italy, which will run until 22nd May 2022, coinciding with the Biennale Arte 2022. For …
International conference on ‘Islamic unity’ to begin in Abu Dhabi
The World Muslim Communities Council (TWMCC) is organising an international conference on 8th and 9th May, 2022, featuring representatives of over 150 countries, to discuss the topic of Islamic unity.
Emirati athletes steal show in Abu Dhabi Grand Slam World Tour finale opener
Held at Zayed Sports City’s Jiu-Jitsu Arena and featuring more than 1,000 male and female participants from 42 countries, UAE Youth players showed excellent technical skills to secure 35 gold medals.
Prepare children for easy return to school after Eid break, educators in UAE urge families
After a nine-day long break, more than 1 million schoolchildren across the UAE will return to school on May 9. As a result of the Eid break, as well as the shorter scho …