An advert inviting Emiratis to apply for a “sandwich maker” job has sparked a storm with citizens decrying purportedly humiliating attempts to provide employment — and authorities launching a probe.
Dubai: More than 6,300 volunteers remove 11,300 kg of waste during clean up drive
A total of 11,300 kg of waste material was collected by more than 6,300 volunteers during the ‘Clean UAE’ campaign held in Dubai. Organised by Emirates Environmental Group (EEG) in cooperation with …
Snake found on Air India Express flight after landing at Dubai; DGCA probes incident
The senior official at the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said a snake was found in the cargo hold of the plane on arrival at the Dubai airport and the airport fire services were also …
Metropolitan, Mallorca close Dubai’s ‘biggest residential land deal’
The built-up area of the property is over 1.7 million sq ft and the total seafront plot is over 100,000 sq m ft directly on Dubai’s most luxurious marina with views of the sea, Dubai Eye and Palm …
Dubai Shopping Festival 2022: festivals, drone shows and concerts
Fireworks, drone shows and art installations are some of the attractions at this year’s Dubai Shopping Festival.The 46-day event will begin on December 15 and run until January 29 with more than 800 …
Bohra community leader Saifuddin supports Abu Dhabi mangrove initiative
During his ongoing visit to Abu Dhabi, the leader of the Dawoodi Bohra community, Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin, demonstrated his support for the Abu Dhabi Mangrove Initiative in a gesture that will see …
Coronavirus: UAE reports 138 Covid-19 cases, 202 recoveries, no deaths
The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention on Saturday reported 138 cases of the Covid-19 coronavirus, along with 202 recoveries and no …
UAE issues Personal Status Federal Law for non-Muslims expats in the country
The Federal Personal Status Law comes in line with the UAE’s continuous efforts to develop its legislative ecosystem and supports the country’s endeavours and ambitions for the next fifty years, …
Xi vows more Mideast oil imports
Chinese leader Xi Jinping vowed Friday to import more oil and natural gas from energy-rich Persian Gulf Arab states while not interfering in their affairs.
Analyzed: Wizz Air’s Abu Dhabi Airbus A320 Family Operations
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi has welcomed its 1 millionth passenger of 2022, who flew on flight 5W 7007 from the UAE capital to Athens on December 5th. Of course, numbers would be even high …
UAE: Gaming has positive impact on lives of these people of determination
The Special Olympics is one of many organisations that are realising the enormous potential it has including educating and inclusion …
From influencers to free zone entities: 5 things to know about UAE corporate tax
Federal Decree Law has provided clarity on many other aspects of the corporate tax and a certainty on its implementation …
UAE boss investigated over social media ad for unskilled Emiratis
The CEO of a private sector company in the UAE is under investigation over ‘contentious content’ UAE boss investigated over social media ad for unskilled Emiratis Federal Public Prosecution, social …
UAE: Public Prosecution probes CEO of private sector company for violating Emiratisation regulations
The public prosecution said that the job ad has broken both Emiratisation regulations and media content standards as it included contentious content.
Everything you need to know about UAE’s Rashid Rover and the Moon mission
According to the Mohammed Bin Rashid Space Centre, the Rashid Rover will land on the surface of the moon in April of next year 2023, in the Atlas crater, located at 47.5 degrees north and 44.4 degrees …
UAE Issues Law for non-Muslims in the country
The UAE announced a Federal Decree-Law on Personal Status to all non-Muslim foreigners in the country, to be applied from 1st February 2023.The Decree-Law provisions regulate the marriage conditions …
UAE Issues Decree-Law Imposing a Corporate Tax
The United Arab Emirates has issued a decree-law imposing a corporate tax at a 9 percent rate for taxable business income exceeding 375,000 dirhams ($102,000). The tax will apply to all firms from …