Starting next month, 3,162 Sharjah families with two or more members will see their monthly income raised to Dh17,500. This move comes under the directions of Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Muhammad Al Qasimi, …
UAE 2025 travel alert: Banned items in hand luggage at Dubai and Sharjah airports
Dubai and Sharjah airports have strict rules for what you can carry in your hand luggage. Sharp objects, weapons, and flammable items are not allowed. Liquids must be in small containers. Power banks …
UAE Traffic: Long-Time Resident Recalls Going From Sharjah To Dubai In ‘Just 7 Minutes’
For Farrakh Chiragh, a UAE resident for over three decades, the country is a land of fond memories. Having witnessed the UAE’s transform …
Sharjah’s 2025-2026 school year: Changes that parents should know about
In line with this mission, SPEA has expanded its operational and academic frameworks to promote quality learning environments across the emirate …
Union says teachers returning from countries like Abu Dhabi shouldn’t be on basic pay
The Teachers’ Union has today said that there has been an ‘inexcuseable’ lack of action from the Department of Education when it comes to tackling staffing shortages.
Abu Dhabi jiu-jitsu event begins on Aug.16 in Dubai
The fifth round of the Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Jiu-Jitsu Championship, dedicated to no-gi competitions, will take place from Aug. 16-17, 2025 at Al …
Abu Dhabi completes over 1,000 organ transplants through ‘Hayat’ programme
Abu Dhabi has cemented its position as a regional and global medical hub, achieving a significant milestone in organ transplantation.Since the launch of “Hayat”, the National Programme for Donation …
TAAI returns to Abu Dhabi for 68th convention after nine years
The Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) has confirmed Abu Dhabi as the host destination for its 68th Convention-cum-Exhibition, scheduled for September 17 to 19 at the Grand Hyatt, Abu Dhabi.
UAE is using AI to hire: What skills do you need to land a job?
Large employers in the UAE also rely on AI-integrated tools like Oracle HCM, which connects seamlessly with both Bayt and LinkedIn …
UAE: Lulu Retail H1 2025 net profit jumps to $127 million as its expansion continues
Lulu Retail, the largest pan-GCC full-line retailer, on Wednesday said its net profit jumped 9.1 per cent year-on-year to $127 million in the first half of 2025, driven by the opening of new stores.
Is Dubai Truly a Safe Haven for Fugitives? When the UAE Does Extradite to the U.S.
For years, Dubai was widely perceived as a haven for high-net-worth individuals looking to shield themselves from legal proceedings abroad. With no extradition treaty with the United States and a …
Dubai Municipality launches ‘Eltizam’ app to boost city’s cleanliness leadership
Dubai Municipality has launched a smart digital application, ‘Eltizam’, designed to empower selected government officials to monitor and document public cleanliness violations. By granting judicial …
Emerge, EDB to collaborate on developing solar projects in UAE
Emerge, a joint venture between Masdar and the EDF Group, and Emirates Development Bank (EDB), the UAE’s key financial engine for economic diversification and industrial transformation, have signed an …
Why it’s easier now for Dubai tenants to become homeowners
Dubai’s property market is undergoing a transformation. Once seen as a playground for global investors and luxury buyers, it’s now increasingly accessible for everyday residents, especially first-time …
Syria forums in Bahrain, Abu Dhabi eye $500bln reconstruction investment push
Backed by contributions from Gulf nations and international partners including the US, UK, Europe, and Turkey, the initiative is gaining momentum as a platform for private sector-led development …
UAE: 5-month-old battling rare disease saved with liver donated by aunt
Baby Ahmed Yahya, weighing just 4.4 kilograms, lighter than a small bag of rice, was hospitalised, and his liver was failing fast. His parents, Yahya and Zainab Al Yassi, had already buried one son to …
Famous Dubai restaurants: A first-timer’s guide to dining in Dubai …
Famous Dubai restaurants (and bars) you have to try. Credit: Barasti. Opening in its original form in 1995, Barasti is the city’s original beach club, bar and pub, all in one. And it’s still one of …