Dubai has long been celebrated as a shining symbol of wealth, innovation, and vision. For decades, its leaders transformed a barren desert into a thriving global hub by betting on trade, tourism, …
Dubai First-Time Home Buyer program: Developer offers discounted pricing
This move represents a strategic alignment with the Dubai Real Estate Strategy 2033, which aims to increase homeownership rates across the city …
The ‘capital of capital’: Abu Dhabi’s pitch to become a global financial centre
The oil-rich emirate styles itself as the “capital of capital”: it has $1.7tn of sovereign wealth holdings and it wants to use them to grow a financial sector to rival Dubai’s busy banking hub, while …
3 hours to Dubai, 12 hours to airport: Torrential rains delay UAE-bound travellers
Panic has gripped many families as red alerts are issued, local trains get cancelled, and roads are submerged in knee-deep water …
Dubai Mall selfies, with Emirates crew: 5 times Judge Frank Caprio won residents’ hearts
On August 20, the world lost a compassionate soul with the passing of Judge Frank Caprio. Known as the “nicest judge in the world” for his kindness in the courtroom, Caprio passed away at the age of …
UAE’s electric vehicle owners get relief – motor insurance drops
For first time in 15 months, EV insurance renewals see even 9% rate dips EV car owners in the UAE have more charging points, better after-sales support and more. But high motor insurance rates have …
UAE: Unpaid salaries? Here’s how employees can file a labour complaint
Here’s a guide for employees on how to protect their rights and claim unpaid wages Question: I am an employee at a company with 49 employees. The company has not paid our salaries for the past two …
NymCard joins Visa’s Fintech fast track program in MENA – ZAWYA
United Arab Emirates: – MENA-based BaaS provider of embedded finance NymCard has formed a strategic collaboration with Visa in the Middle East that will allow NymCard’s network of fintech partners to …
Daring Dubai heists: Diamonds, millions, and criminal legends uncovered
High-stakes robberies weren’t just about the money — they became the stuff of legend In April 2007, Pink Panther gang members smashed two stolen Audi S8s through Dubai’s Wafi Mall glass doors at 10 pm …
Dubai Sports Council Celebrates Emirati Women’s Day through the ‘Dubai Mallathon’
Dubai Sports Council will mark Emirati Women’s Day on 27 August by organizing a walk and run at Dubai Mall as part of the ‘Dubai Mallathon’ initiative, …
UAE: How schools retain teachers beyond increasing salary
As schools across the UAE prepare to reopen on Monday, August 25, education leaders have stressed that career growth, development opportunities, and the prestige of teaching are just as critical as …
UAE expresses solidarity with Afghanistan, conveys condolences over victims of bus collision
The United Arab Emirates expressed its solidarity with Afghanistan and conveyed its sincere condolences over victims of the traffic accident bus collision which resulted in dozens of deaths and …
Are UAE public holidays transferable to give residents longer weekends?
Regardless, employers must wait for the official annual holiday schedule, which clarifies whether a holiday will be shifted …
Dubai police retrieve stolen diamond worth $32 million
Three people from an unspecified Asian country were arrested by the Dubai police within eight hours. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
High-stakes bidding heats up for $6 billion-plus Middle East offshore gas field project
Technical bids for at least three EPC deals are due next month, with more details now emerging on which key players targeting the Umm Shaif work packages …
Wally the emotional support alligator stolen, still missing
Wally the emotional support alligator went missing April 21. His handler, Joie Henney, was visiting friends in Brunswick, Georgia, when he returned from an early morning fishing trip.
Buc-ee’s the clear winner over Wally’s in gas station war
Wally’s first opened in Pontiac, Illinois in October 2020. A second location in Fenton, Missouri inched closer to Texas, but the super gas station has yet to reach the Lone Star State.