For UAE residents, January 1 of every year not only brings the glad tidings of the New Year but also a pressing question — will it rain? As the country transitioned into December this year, …
New Year’s Eve in UAE: Why some residents plan to stay home to ring in 2025
As the world prepares to usher in the New Year with spectacular celebrations and fireworks, there’s a growing number of people opting to celebrate the occa..
Dubai to unveil new rental index based on real-time transactions
Dubai will introduce a new rental index using data from live transactions and AI analysis, in a move experts believe should bring greater transparency to the city’s runaway property market.Dubai Land …
Dubai civil defence douses boat blaze in Marina Harbour
Dubai Civil Defence teams successfully extinguished a fire that had broken out in a boat in the Dubai Harbour area near a petrol station. There were no …
43 female employees from DEWA explore local heritage
The women’s panel at the civic body held an educational trip to Al Shindagha Museum The Women’s Committee at Dubai Electricity and Water Authority …
UAE leaders offer condolences to India on the passing of former PM Manmohan Singh
UAE leaders have condoled India on Sunday on the passing of former prime minister Manmohan Singh who died on Thursday aged 92. President Sheikh Mohamed extended his condolences to Indian President …
Industry stalwart Salman Bin Ali celebrates AED 800 million in sales for luxury real estate in Dubai
Amid a flourishing luxury property market in Dubai, CBA Real Estate proudly announces a significant milestone with sales reaching AED 800 million.
This is world’s only 10-star hotel, do you know how star ratings are given, difference between 5, 4, and 3 stars are…
However, another defining feature of Dubai is the Burj Al Arab the world’s only 10-star hotel. It is renowned for its marvellous structure and lavish hospitality. The hotel opened in 1999 on an …
Abu Dhabi To Host World’s Largest Fireworks Display On New Year’s Eve 2025!
Abu Dhabi is getting all set to jazz up an amazing party to usher in 2025. Both locals and tourists are in for a stellar evening brimming with colorful firework displays, deep cultural experiences, …
Up to Dh1 million fine: UAE introduces new law to regulate medicines, pharmacies
The UAE Government has enacted a new law to regulate medical products, the pharmacy profession, and pharmaceutical establishments, ensuring sector organisation, pharmaceutical security, and efficient …
UAE: Is it legal to ask employees to be ‘on call’ after 8-hour duty?
If I work the required 9.5 hours, can I be expected to be ‘on call’ after work hours? There have been many instances of me having to log in to work from home after work hours. Is this legal? In the …
Dubai: What rights do tenants have if landlords increase rent exorbitantly?
In Dubai, the percentage increase may depend on the average rent increases of the rented properties in the particular designated area …
UAE has firmly established itself as regional leader in environmental action
The UAE has set ambitious sustainability goals, firmly establishing itself as a regional leader in environmental action. Importantly, the Indian diaspora, along with Indian tech and business leaders, …
My Sharjah Rent: PR worker happy to continue Dubai commute to stay at bargain Dh32,000 home
My Sharjah Rent takes you inside a reader’s home to have a look at what they get for their money, how much they pay in rent and asks them what they like and don’t likeAkhila Nambiar, 28, works in …
The UAE’s biggest viral moments of 2024, from Fix chocolate to Love is Blind Habibi
There were plenty of events and moments that had social media and the world talking about the UAE this year. And while some were always going to go viral, there were others that were unexpected. From …
Dubai: Insurance premiums to go up from January 1, 2025
Health and motor insurance premiums will increase in Dubai from January 1, 2025, as insurers hike rates to keep pace with the rising expenses in healthcare and vehicle repair costs.Industry executives …
Historic floods, new laws: 12 UAE stories that impacted residents in 2024
In 2024 alone, seven companies went public, indicating a larger seismic shift in the financial sector of the nation. Talabat, Lulu Retail, ADNH Catering, NMDC Energy, Alef Education, Spinneys and …