Dubai’s penchant for sparkling wine is growing — and so is its bar scene. New rooftop venue High Society has one of the largest selections of champagne in the UAE, and hopes to become a destination …
Dubai’s IFZA opens office in Germany to attract foreign investment
IFZA’s new office was opened recently in Frankfurt, Germany, with a special ceremony attended by Khalfan Al Matrooshi, Deputy Head of Mission, UAE Embassy in Berlin, who spoke of the strong business …
UAE: More Than Dh69 Million Approved To Clear Debts Of 131 Citizens
The emirate of Sharjah has approved Dh69,426,000 to pay off the debt of over 100 citizens. The amount was announced on Monday, March 5, as part of the directives of Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Muhammad Al …
Indian tourists to get 5-year visa to Dubai: Checklist of documents
Indians can now make multiple visits to Dubai within a five-year period. Each visit can last up to 90 days. You’ll get the visa in 2 to 5 days after applying.
Dubai: Budding chefs to be trained in professional kitchens with new programme
Budding chefs in the country will get a chance to work in a professional kitchen, thanks to a new programme launched by Dubai College of Tourism (DCT). The apprenticeship in Culinary Operations is one …
Case against two women who refused hotel quarantine after Dubai cosmetic surgery trip delayed again
The case against two women accused of refusing to go into mandatory Covid quarantine in a hotel after a “boob job” trip to Dubai during the pandemic has been further adjourned over a constitutional …
Dublin women’s case over pandemic quarantine after Dubai boob job trip delayed by ‘constitutional challenge’
The two friends, who deny breaching section 38 of the Health (Amendment) Act 2021, had just returned from the United Arab Emirates …
Branded residences sector poised for solid growth in Dubai
Dubai is set to witness further growth in development of branded residences, with the number of standalone projects (developments without a hotel component) set to rise to 54% of the market, …
11 new hotels in Dubai, from FIVE to One&Only
Dubai is an ever-changing landscape of skyscrapers, huge shopping malls and five-star hotels. And 2024 is no exception to this rule, as there are a number of new hotels that we’re excited about …
‘The Real Housewives of Dubai’ Star Caroline Stanbury Signs With CAA (EXCLUSIVE)
She was the show’s breakout cast member, and became known for her cutting, quotable remarks during on-camera arguments. The show’s series finale, “Dubai Felicia,” featured a goodbye party thrown …
Andrey Rublev promises to ‘be better’ after successfully appealing Dubai disqualification
Andrey Rublev will retain the ranking points and prize money earned at the Dubai Tennis Championships, despite getting defaulted from the tournament for unsportsmanlike conduct, after an appeal to the …
Google-backed satellite to track global oil industry methane emissions
A new satellite backed by Alphabet Inc’s Google and the Environmental Defense Fund group will launch from California on Monday with a mission to pinpoint oil and gas industry methane emissions from …
UAE: 628 loud vehicles caught on Sharjah’s noise radars in 2023
Image used for illustrative purpose only. Image Credit: AFP Sharjah: Sharjah Police’s noise radar devices caught 628 vehicles for being too loud on the emirate’s roads last year. The noise radar …
UAE: Sharjah Cinema Days enrich artistic scene, attract over 5,000 visitors
The “Sharjah Cinema Days” initiative, which concluded its activities yesterday (Sunday), March 3, achieved remarkable success that reflects the vitality of the cultural scene in Sharjah.
UAE: 628 loud vehicles caught on Sharjah’s noise radars in first two months of 2024
Image used for illustrative purpose only. Image Credit: AFP Sharjah: Sharjah Police’s noise radar devices caught 628 vehicles for being too loud on the emirate’s roads so far this year. The noise …
UAE cuts working hours for federal employees during month of Ramadan
All ministries and federal agencies in UAE will operate from 9am to 2:30pm from Monday to Thursday during the month of Ramadan.
Ramadan 2024: UAE announces reduced work hours for public sector employees
T he UAE announced the official working hours for public sector employees during Ramadan. Federal employees will have reduced working hours, as stated in a circular issued by The …