A British grandfather has said he is facing jail in Dubai after being accused of trespass – just for asking partying neighbours to quieten down while he babysat. Ian MacKeller, 75, travelled to the …
Grandad facing years in prison after making noise complaint on holiday in Dubai
A British grandad is being detained in Dubai and could face a lengthy prison sentence after making a noise complaint while on holiday. Ian Mackeller, 75, was visiting his daughter and grandchildren …
Declan Rice defends Arsenal’s Dubai trip after Rio Ferdinand insists they only cause trouble
Declan Rice has defended Arsenal’s mid-season trip to Dubai after Rio Ferdinand insisted that they cause ‘nothing but trouble’ for teams. Arsenal news, exclusives and analysis Mikel Arteta took his …
Dubai Customs soars to new heights: Achieving record-breaking performance, innovation accolades, and community impact in 2023
Dubai Customs, represented by the Customs Training Center, conducted a total of 3,913 training courses by the end of 2023, benefitting 14,317 employees. The training sessions for each employee …
Dubai Islamic Bank proposes 45% dividend after record Dh7b net profit in 2023
Image Credit: Bloomberg Dubai Islamic Bank posted a 26 per cent rise in net profit fot 2023, which the largest Islamic bank in the UAE attributed to higher non-funded income and lower impairment …
Sharjah Winter Adventures: Sandboarding, paragliding and 6 more thrills you can’t miss, 2024
Sharjah’s secret winter wonderland: Off-the-beaten-path adventures for nature lovers Dubai: Want to enjoy sandboarding off the ‘Big Red’ sand dunes? Or paragliding 5,000 feet in the air, with a …
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank full year net profit rises 45% to record Dh5.25 billion
Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank on Tuesday reported a growth in net profit of 45 per cent for 2023 to Dh5.25 billion from Dh3.62 billion in 2022. Net profit for Q4 2023 reached Dh1.5 billion with 29 per cent …
Food flight: Abu Dhabi firms team up to launch ‘perishable air corridor’ to develop trade routes
Three Abu Dhabi firms will team up to create a ‘perishable air corridor’ to boost the sale and transportation of food stuffs in the UAE and around the world.
First look at Abu Dhabi’s luxurious Al Bateen Ladies Club
Dubai’s boutique padel and community venue Matcha Club has opened Al Bateen Ladies Club, a luxury lifestyle hub in Abu Dhabi.Perched on the shores of Al Bateen beach that overlooks Hudayriyat Island, …
Uganda in talks with UAE investment firm over planned oil refinery
Uganda is negotiating with an investment company led by a member of Dubai’s royal family to develop a planned $4 billion refinery for some of its crude oil, its energy minister said on Tuesday.
UAE leads GCC in IPO proceeds of $6.07b in 2023
The UAE continued its domination in terms of initial public listing proceeds in the GCC in 2023, accounting for almost 56.3 per cent of the region’s total issuance proceeds.The UAE repeated its …
Brit granddad ARRESTED in Dubai after making noise complaint to rowdy neighbours ‘who threw drink over him & grandchild’
A BRITISH grandad has been arrested in Dubai after making a noise complaint and having a drink thrown over him. Pensioner, Ian Mackeller had tried to quieten his daughter’s rowdy neighbours as they …
Dubai to host family office roundtable
Dubai, the hub of financial innovation, will host the Family Office Roundtable (FORT) Global, curated by the Sovereign Wealth Fund Institute (SWFI). The ev..
Sharjah to roll out faster electric vehicle charging stations
Hundreds of new points will be installed closer together along highways and in urban areas Sharjah: To make it easy for people to switch to electric vehicles (EVs), Sharjah plans to set up chargers at …
Aldar unveils new luxury residential community Sama Yas in Abu Dhabi
The community is designed to offer a park-like living experience and will feature 234 homes surrounded by a park …
Foreign Office issues Dubai travel warning for Brits heading on winter sun holidays
A travel warning has been issued to Brits heading to Dubai for some winter sun. The Foreign Office has updated its travel advice for those heading to the United Arab Emirates, urging them to “remain …
Scots grandad ‘facing jail’ in Dubai over neighbour row where ‘drink thrown over his baby granddaughter’
A SCOTS grandad could be facing jail time in Dubai over a party row where a neighbour allegedly threw a drink over his infant grandchild. Ian Mackeller, 75, and his wife travelled to the UAE city to …