Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) has launched the second trailer in its latest global campaign, featuring Hollywood superstars Jessica Alba and Zac Efron. Building …
Expo 2020 Dubai volunteer programme largest in UAE, with young Emiratis making 61% of it
Dubai: UAE nationals form the backbone of Expo 2020 Volunteers’ young workforce, demonstrating the enthusiasm and pride of Emirati youth in sharing the country’s hospitality and culture with millions …
Dubai’s external trade with India tops $18bn in H1
Dubai Customs said that the volume of external trade with India reached AED67 billion ($18.2 billion) in the first half of 2021 across gold, jewellery, diamonds, vehicles, telecoms, and petroleum oils …
Air Arabia flight to Sharjah lands back at Cochin Airport after engine trouble
An Air Arabia flight bound for Sharjah landed back at the Cochin International Airport this morning after it developed engine trouble. The flight was airborne for almost ten minutes when the pilot …
Abu Dhabi’s Etihad aligns with Affinidi for digital verification of pre-departure COVID-19 test results
Affinidi solution will be used on Eihad’s Bahrain, Manila and Jakarta routes initially Dubai: Abu Dhabi’s Etihad Airways is partnering Singapore-based Affinidi to digitally verify and validate …
UAE public holiday: See how residents are spending this long weekend
For some, there are plans aplenty; for others, it’s work as usual Dubai: Today, August 12, marks the Hijri New Year — a public holiday in the UAE, ushering in yet another long weekend. Gulf News spoke …
Perseid meteor shower in UAE tonight: How to watch hundreds of shooting stars
The UAE skies will dazzle with a meteor shower that is set to peak on Thursday night. It will be a treat for sky gazers, as the 2021 Perseid meteor shower will be visible to the naked eye between …
Hijri New Year holidays: Expected UAE dates revealed in calendar
As the Islamic world marks the new Hijri year that commenced on Tuesday, August 11, 2021, Dubai’s Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department (IACAD) launched its free e-calendar. The …
International Youth Day 2021: UAE foundation extends timely help to change lives of students in need
Dubai: Inspirational stories of students who overcame formidable challenges to achieve their dreams, thanks to UAE-based Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation for Education (AGFE), have surfaced as the world …
Dubai Health Authority expands COVID-19 home vaccination drive, book service by calling toll-free 800 342
Dubai Ambulance and Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, has announced that it has expanded i …
UAE weather: Partly cloudy, hazy forecast for Thursday
The weather in UAE is expected to be partly cloudy and hazy on Thursday, according to the national Met department (NCM).The weather forecast for today is fair to partly cloudy and hazy at times during …
Zac Efron and Jessica Alba Return in Rom-Com Fashion for Visit Dubai
Fresh on the heels of their rip-roaring spy thriller across Dubai, Jessica Alba and Zac Efron have returned to pitch the city once more, only this time we’ve got front row seats to city-wide rom-com.
Gold smuggling accused said Pinarayi Vijayan carried bundle of cash to UAE: Customs
The Customs claimed that the statement was made by Consulate’s former staffer P S Sarith, in a deposition in October.
UAE hip-hop mogul Big Hass produces the hits
We go behind the scenes with the local record exec to find out what it takes to make it in the music industry today …
SeaWorld Abu Dhabi to feature world’s largest aquarium
Abu Dhabi’s Miral in partnership with SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, announced Wednesday significant progress on the construction of SeaWorld Abu Dhabi, the next generation of marine life theme parks …
Huge blaze breaks out in plastics factory in Dubai’s Jebel Ali
Firefighters battled a blaze which broke out in a factory in Dubai’s Jebel Area on Wednesday, according to officials in the United Arab …
Businesswomen play vital role in Sharjah’s economic advancement
Sheikha Jawaher Bint Mohammed Al Qasimi, wife of the Sharjah Ruler, and Chairperson of NAMA Women Advancement Establishment (NAMA), has highlighted the vital role of businesswomen in Sharjah and comme …