Umrah bookings from the UAE have surged in October and November, with travel operators reporting over a 150 per cent increase compared to summer months. Industry experts predict the numbers will climb …
Golfer Hatton called out for being a bad influence after snapping club and cursing in Dubai event
English golfer Tyrrell Hatton has snapped a club in two and was heard audibly cursing after shots during his third round at the World Tour Championship in Dubai, during which he missed a par putt from inside two feet.
Dubai: Police set up 13 checkpoints to detect changes to vehicles causing noise
On Friday, 23 vehicles and three motorbikes were seized for loud noises in Al Khawaneej area due to illegal vehicle modifications
Dubai’s mid-income communities record highest rental growth as more tenants opt to renew leases
Communities in Dubai such as Discovery Gardens, Dubai Sports City, Dubailand and Jumeirah Village Circle recorded the highest rental growth in the third quarter as tenant demand shifts towards more …
Company launching air taxis in Dubai reveals ‘long-term’ ambition to compete with regular taxis on price
A company planning to launch an electric air taxi service in Dubai has revealed that it intends to compete with regular taxis on price.Joby Aviation, which aims to begin operations in 2026, has …
Spotted these green trucks in Abu Dhabi? Win free entry for Zayed Charity Run
The bright green trucks travelling around the emirate will promote the 23rd edition of the Zayed Charity Run — taking place at Erth, Abu Dhabi, from 7am on Saturday, 23 November …
Diljit Dosanjh visits Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque: Know its historical significance
The mosque was envisioned by the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the founding father of the United Arab Emirates. He aimed to create a space that represented the moderation of Islam, conveying …
Dubai Police arrest wanted man for alleged match-fixing charges
Dubai Police have arrested a man wanted by Interpol for match-fixing and fraud allegations. The police apprehended “William Pereira Rugato,” a Brazilian citizen listed on INTERPOL’s Red Notice, for …
Sheikh Sultan’s pictures at SIBF capture Sharjah’s rich tradition
The Sharjah Archaeology Authority’s booth at the ongoing 43rd Sharjah International Book Fair (SIBF) is a captivating time capsule, transporting visitors …
Abu Dhabi Airport launches U.S. Pre-clearance facility
Abu Dhabi Airports recently completed the transition of its U.S. Customs and Border Protection (US CBP) Preclearance facility to Zayed International …
UAE concludes Kimberley process plenary in Dubai
Dubai, UAE: The UN-mandated Kimberley Process (KP) Plenary concluded in Dubai, UAE, on Friday as part of the historic Dubai Diamond Week which gathered hundreds of representatives from across the …
I moved to Dubai when I became a millionaire at 24. People don’t treat me differently here because of my wealth.
Ben Grant became a millionaire at 24 and says people treated him differently. He moved to Dubai, where it’s easier for him to blend in.
UAE: 4 citizens rescued by Sharjah Police after vehicle overturns
Four citizens were rescued by Sharjah Police after their vehicle overturned in a sandy area in Wadi Qarha in Al Bataeh in Sharjah, National Search and Resc..
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Co. signs power purchase agreement for its 1GW wind farm in Kazakhstan
Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company–Masdar, the UAE’s clean energy powerhouse, has signed a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the Financial Settlement Centre for Renewable Energy Sources Support LLP for …
Fifth UAE aid ship bound for Gaza arrives at Al Arish Port as part of Operation ‘Chivalrous Knight 3’
The Fifth UAE aid ship bound for Gaza arrived Today, Saturday, at the port of Arish in the Egyptian governorate of North Sinai, carrying 5,112 tonnes of humanitarian aid, in preparation for the entry …
UAE contributes $25,000 to support participation of least developed countries, small island developing states in UNHRC
This comes in the context of the country’s continued provision of foreign aid, which has contributed to initiatives to support economic growth opportunities and …
UAE doctors warn against self-medication as some residents suffer from allergies, infections during winter
UAE residents always welcome the onset of cool winter months, but there are some who suffer from seasonal ailments like allergies and infections. One of them is Nada, a 34-year old Dubai resident who …