Dubai has set out a comprehensive New Year’s Eve action plan to help ring in 2025 safely, with road closures, extended Metro timings and thousands of emergency service workers on hand. Key routes in …
NYE 2025: Abu Dhabi announces free parking, toll waiver
Abu Dhabi authorities have announced that surface parking fees will be waived on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, in celebration of the New Year. Parking fees will resume at 8am on Thursday, January 2, 2025.
Look: Meet captain of 93-year-old ship docked in Abu Dhabi
When people first step on board, they’re struck by the beauty of the ship, but it’s also the little details that impress them the most,’ he said
Inside Dubai prison teen will be locked up for holiday romance
British teenager Marcus Fakana is facing a year in Dubai’s Al Awir prison, where inmates have reported ‘torturous’ and ‘hellish’ conditions for having sex with a holiday romance. The 18-year-old was on holiday in the UAE with his family last September,
Sirene Beach by GAIA: A Touch of Greece on Dubai’s J1 Beach
Nestled on the stunning Dubai shoreline, Sirene Beach by GAIA invites guests to unwind in a chic yet relaxed atmosphere. The venue boasts a sprawling 400-seat
Top tech events in the UAE every tech leader must attend in 2025
The UAE continues to lead the tech revolution in the Middle East, and 2025 promises a dynamic calendar of events that tech innovators, entrepreneurs, and leaders can’t afford to miss.
Aramex cuts customs processing time through strategic PCFC tieup
The PCFC programme, which stations customs officers directly at Aramex warehouses, has reduced shipment processing times by more than 50% and achieved time savings of approximately five hours per …
Indian restaurants in Abu Dhabi: A culinary journey into India’s flavors
Abu Dhabi, the vibrant capital of the United Arab Emirates, is home to an exquisite tapestry of cultures and cuisines. Among these, Indian restaurants in
Most Gulf bourses gain, Dubai hits 10-year high
Most stock markets in the Gulf ended higher on Monday in thin trade ahead of the end of the year, with the Dubai index closing at its highest in more than a decade.
COVEBEACH has just got even bigger and better
COVEBEACH in La Vie, JBR Dubai has revealed its latest major expansion – a brand new adults-only lower terrace is now open …
Dubai: Al Barsha Building Engulfed in Flames on Sunday Night
The Time Topaz Hotel Apartments in Al Barsha, Dubai was engulfed in flames on Sunday night, Dec. 29 at 10:30 p.m.Read More: Final Call: UAE Visa Amnesty Ends on December 31, 2024 Tenants alerted …
Sharjah Police unveil traffic security plan for New Year’s Eve
Sharjah Police General Command (SPGC), represented by the General Department of Operations and Security Support, revealed its full readiness to welcome the …
Brazil to work toward Mercosur-UAE deal in coming months, Lula tells UAE president
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva told his Emirati counterpart on Monday that Brazil will work to seal a deal between South American trade bloc Mercosur and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) …
British teenager hands himself into UAE authorities for having sex with 17-year-old girl
Marcus Fakana is hoping that Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai, pardons him Credit: Getty Images/Waleed Zein Fakana was with his parents in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from …
Russia and Ukraine exchange 150 prisoners each in UAE-mediated swap, Moscow says
Russia and Ukraine conducted a prisoner swap on Monday, with each side freeing 150 prisoners of war, Russia’s Defence Ministry said in a statement. It said that the Russian captives had been released …
Dubai issues traffic measures and public guidance for New Year’s celebrations
The Dubai Events Security Committee has announced its readiness to ensure seamless traffic management and public safety for the upcoming New Year’s
A 53-minute firework display to take place this NYE in Abu Dhabi
On Tuesday December 31, Sheikh Zayed Festival in Al Wathba, Abu Dhabi will take New Year’s Eve celebrations to unparalleled heights with a stunning 53-minute non-stop fireworks display, complemented by a breathtaking drone show and cultural performances.