A British teenager who was sentenced to one year in a Dubai jail following a holiday romance with a 17-year-old girl from London has handed himself in to UAE authorities.
Visa amnesty deadline to end on Tuesday
The 4-month deadline given to overstayers to adjust their status and be exempted from fines and administrative restrictions will end on Tuesday. Earlier, …
Final Deadline for Visa Violators in the UAE Ends Tomorrow
The deadline for regularizing the status of residency law violators in the UAE concludes tomorrow. The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security had extended the grace …
UAE: Salary advance, remit and pay later options now available for unbanked residents
UAE residents can now access salary advances … a subsidiary of Al Ansari Financial Services, and the fintech firm Halan. The service is primarily aimed at underbanked and unbanked residents and …
Al Ansari Financial Services, Halan partner to launch financing solutions in UAE
Salary Advance and Send Now, Pay Later (SNPL), which offer greater financial flexibility and convenience for Al Ansari Financial Services’ customers …
Dubai Shopping Festival daily surprises begin
Residents and tourists are enjoying the ongoing mega festival season of Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) offering not only mega discounts on a wide range …
Video: Fire breaks out in building near Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates
A massive fire broke out in a building near the Mall of the Emirates on Sunday night, as per footage posted on social media. The fire engulfed a residential building located in the Dubai’s Al Barsha …
Massive Dubai fire engulfs building near Mall of the Emirates
A large fire engulfed a residential building near Mall of the Emirates in Dubai on Sunday night.Footage posted online showed the flames rapidly spreading through the mid-rise tower in Barsha as fire …
11 new restaurants opening in Dubai in December, from Duck & Waffle to Romeo Lane
December is one of the busiest months for Dubai’s evolving restaurant scene, with a flurry of new openings adding to the city’s culinary landscape.Several of these newcomers are high-profile …
Hatta launches sustainable waterfalls and record-breaking mosaic panel
This artistic and cultural feat forms part of DEWA’s ambitious Hatta Master Development Plan. Hatta launches sustainable waterfalls and record-breaking mosaic panel. dewa, Hatta, uae. News.
International oil prices increase slightly as demand rises
International murban oil prices have edged up slightly due to a rise in global demand fueled by increased economic activity and seasonal factors.
Abu Dhabi Film Commission Raises Its New Rebate to up to 50% of Qualified Production Spend
Abu Dhabi is stepping up efforts to lure more film and TV shoots to the United Arab Emirates’ capital by enhancing its new rebate which is now set to reach up to 50% of qualified below-the-line spend …
Abu Dhabi has just launched a brand new golden visa scheme
Abu Dhabi has announced the launch of a new Golden Visa scheme, specifically targeting superyacht owners and their families.
10 big Abu Dhabi moments from 2024
Here are 10 memorable moments in Abu Dhabi from 2024. The capital welcomes the stunning Zayed International Airport After a long wait, Abu Dhabi’s Terminal A/Midfield Terminal finally opened to the …
Dubai’s DLD to launch Smart Rental Index in January 2025
The Smart Rental Index introduces a cutting-edge system for regulating and developing Dubai’s real estate sector, particularly rental valuations …
UAE economy grows 3.6% in the first half of 2024 on non-oil boost
The UAE’s economy grew by 3.6 per cent annually in the first half of this year, driven by the non-oil sector as the country continues its economic diversification strategy. The country’s real gross …
Crowd Watches Fireworks Display on New Year’s Eve at Jumeirah Beach in Dubai
This crowd gathered at Jumeirah Beach in Dubai to watch an amazing fireworks display on New Year’s Eve. A number of skyrockets launched in the air, their reflection visible in the water below. The …