Image: Reuters Lebanon’s caretaker Prime Minister Najib Mikati said there was no cause for “concern or panic” about the country’s security situation, after the UAE and Saudi Arabia, among other …
Bear breaks free of cage in cargo hold causing bizarre delay at Dubai airport
A viral clip showed the plane’s captain explaining to passengers waiting on the tarmac at Dubai airport that the delay to take-off was because of the bear’s break for freedom on Friday. An airline worker is seen calmly stroking the head of the brown …
Dubai Tourist Arrivals Top Pre-Pandemic Levels, Room Rates Surge
Dubai reported a record number of tourist arrivals in the first half of the year, topping levels last seen before the Covid-19 pandemic took hold and helping push hotel room rates to a fresh high.
Dubai sees record-breaking tourist arrivals: 5 accolades that prove why it is world’s best travel destination
The emirate was one of the first cities in the world to open after Covid-19 following the government’s successful handling of the pandemic
RAK Properties triples H1 profit in 2023
RAK Properties has recorded solid growth for the first half of the year with a 164% jump in its revenue, hitting $140mn, primarily propelled by robust demand for new project launc …
Mswipe Technologies expands to UAE, partners with Etisalat by e& for uTap launch
Mswipe said that the partnership with Etisalat will offer small businesses value-added services, including Cloud Pay, table management, and customer management. (Source: Pexels) Digital Payments for …
UAE launches update to Emirates ID system
This initiative aims to enhance efficiency and convenience for customers seeking changes in their identification data. UAE launches update to Emirates ID system. Dubai Government, Emirates ID, UAE …
UAE residents can now update their Emirates ID details online
Updating your Emirates ID details is now hassle-free as updates can be made online. The process for editing your details such as job, passport and nationality information has been streamlined due to …
Abu Dhabi courts renders 37,536 court judgements during the first half of 2023
The number of judgments issued by the courts of Abu Dhabi Judicial Department during the first half of 2023 is 37,536 rendered by all courts at three levels, noting that 29,808 judgments are rendered …
Over 10,000 mangrove saplings planted in Abu Dhabi
IFZA Dubai, the UAE’s truly international Free Zone community, has differentiated itself through IFZA Cares, its official corporate social responsibility arm. This effort is estimated to sequester 2.3 …
Sharjah Summer Promotions 2023 boosts retail sales
UAE -The 20th edition of ‘Sharjah Summer Promotions 2023’, organised by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCI), has bolstered the retail sector and invigorated commercial activities in …
Ajman Bank AED 550mln rights issue oversubscribed 7.4 times
Ajman Bank’s AED 550 million Rights Issue saw an overwhelming response indicating oversubscription of 7.4 times, with a total demand of AED 4.1 billion. The initiative attracted many international …
Dubai Holding appears to have acquired troubled Dubai Pearl plot
According to signage close to the site, Dubai Pearl now appears to come under Dubai Holding. Dubai Holding appears to have acquired troubled Dubai Pearl plot. dubai holding, dubai pearl, tourism news, …
Abu Dhabi International Airport hails robust passenger traffic growth
The UAE airport posts a healthy +67% increase in passenger traffic in the first six months compared to the same period last year.
Bear escapes plane’s cargo hold at Dubai airport. Here’s what happened next
Iraq’s prime minister has ordered an investigation into how a bear escaped from its crate in the cargo hold of an Iraqi aircraft as it was due to depart from Dubai airport, leaving passengers disgruntled over the delay and causing a stir on social media.
Electricity accounts in Dubai rise 5.5% to reach 1.1 million
DEWA’s efforts keep pace with emirate’s rising population and economic growth A view of Dubai: The emirate’s population is expected to grow to 5.8 million, and 7.8 million during peak hours by 2040. Image Credit: Twitter use file/stock ic of Dubai at …
UAE set for more rain after Dubai and Sharjah hit by storms
The UAE is braced for more wet weather on Monday after Dubai and Sharjah were blasted by storms over the weekend. The National Centre of Meteorology forecasts further rainfall in Fujairah and Al Ain during the course of the day.