So, when I got word that Shake Shack was planning to recreate the Dubai chocolate bar in milkshake form, I knew I was the right journalist for the job. It’s practically my beat at …
Bodour opens 4th Sharjah Booksellers Conference, calls them ‘guardians of knowledge’
In the presence of Sheikha Bodour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA); the 4th edition of the Sharjah …
UAE: How to turn your Eid Al Adha public holiday into mini vacation
UAE residents will not need to wait too long to get their long weekend, thanks to the Eid Al Adha break in June. Here’s how you can get more out of your June public holidays.
UAE emerges as global pharmaceutical hub with market poised to hit $8 billion
The UAE’s pharmaceutical sector is witnessing robust growth, with the market valued at $4.15 billion and projected to double by 2033. That’s according to Dr Fatima Al Kaabi, Director General, Emirates …
Sharjah Consultative Council discusses draft law regulating judicial authority
The Sharjah Consultative Council (SCC) will hold its 12th meeting on Thursday morning at its headquarters in Sharjah as part of its work for the second regular session of the 11th legislative term.
UAE public holidays 2026: These are all the predicted days off
Thanks to the updated UAE public holiday law introduced in 2025, we know the number of official days off is locked in at a minimum of 12 days. Some of these dates are set in stone, others …
Sharjah Consultative Council to Debate Judicial Authority Draft Law
The Sharjah Consultative Council will convene for its 12th meeting to discuss a draft law affecting the judicial authority in Sharjah. With key figures in attendance, the session will also address a …
DSQC commemorates Sharjah Ruler’s honorary doctorate from AUC
As part of its monthly “Academic Degree” project for April 2025, the Dr. Sultan Al Qasimi Centre (DSQC) has revisited the honorary doctorate in humanities awarded to His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin …
Dubai, Abu Dhabi stock markets fall amid global sell-off
The losses across the UAE markets reflect investor concern over new tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump …
Everything to Know About Club Social Abu Dhabi 2025
Abu Dhabi’s biggest music weekend is back! Club Social 2025 is taking over the capital from April 18 to 20 with an epic lineup of global music icons and rising stars. From legendary rock anthems to …
UAE: Gold prices fall to lowest levels in over 3 weeks as market sell-off hits bullion
Gold prices fell to their lowest levels in over 3 weeks, continuing their retreat amid a wider market sell-off, as investors dumped bullion to cover losses in other trades …
UAE issues corporate tax rules for foreign investors and entities
The UAE has announced rules that will make a non-resident or juridical entity liable to pay corporate tax in the country, as it seeks to remain competitive globally and ease the compliance burden for …
Sharjah Charity International donates AED40.6 million as medical aids in 2024
Mohammed Rashid bin Bayat, Vice Chairman of Sharjah Charity International (SCI), said that the organisation provided medical aid worth AED40.6 million in 2024, covering treatment programmes both …
UAE foreign minister calls for Gaza ceasefire, peace talks during meeting with Israel FM
UAE foreign minister urges ceasefire, peace talks with Israel’s FM amid escalating Gaza crisis. importance of safe and unhindered delivery of urgent humanitarian aid …
‘TikTok and Dubai chocolate made our sales boom’
Dubai chocolate, which saw a boom on sites such as TikTok in recent months, is a chocolate bar filled with pistachio paste and crispy pastry. One video of the chocolate shared on the social media …
Syria’s president to visit Turkey and UAE next week
Syria’s President Ahmed al-Sharaa will make his first visit to the United Arab Emirates and is also scheduled to visit Turkey next week, the Syrian foreign ministry said in a statement on Sunday, as …
Abu Dhabi Police urge parents to protect their children from dangers of drugs
Abu Dhabi Police (ADP) have warned against the curiosity which leads to experimenting with drugs and destruction, calling on families to monitor …