King’s College Hospital London in Dubai is proud to announce the introduction of a revolutionary new technology in thyroid surgery that has been used for t..
UAE extends visa amnesty deadline for overstayers
United Arab Emirates (UAE) extends its visa amnesty programme for two more months, giving overstayers a final chance to regularise their status without penalties.
Colm McLoughlin, Irishman who led Dubai Duty Free to become an airport retail giant, dies at age 81
Colm McLoughlin, an Irishman who landed in the deserts of the United Arab Emirates and helped lead Dubai Duty Free into becoming an airport retail behemoth generating billions of dollars a year, has d …
Two new Salik toll gates open in Dubai on November 24 – including Al Khail Road
This should help ease Dubai traffic… There will be two new Salik toll gates on the Dubai roads as of November 24, this will take the total number of toll gates in Dubai from eight to 10. These gates …
UAE: This British expat’s journey to financial freedom started from a leap of faith
Kelly Marie Hodgkin is the CEO and business mentor at KMH Events in Dubai. The British expatriate, 38, has been in the UAE for 17 years, calling it a “leap..
Rise of immigration scams in UAE: How expat dreams turned to nightmares
Such frauds deceive individuals into parting with large sums of money, only to find themselves in limbo, waiting for results that never materialise …
UAE extends grace period for visa extension
The visa amnesty programme has been extended by two months in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) for the violators who have overstayed. The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Ports …
Look Inside Ushuaïa’s Dazzling Dubai Debut With Calvin Harris
Over 15,000 people attended Ushuaïa’s inaugural Dubai Harbour Experience, where Calvin Harris DJed under the UAE capital’s gleaming skyline.
UAE: Grace period for violators extended to December 31
This initiative also responds to appeals from violators wishing to settle their status by either leaving the country or obtaining employment and modifying their residency status …
‘Didn’t sleep for a month’: How UAE chef went from cooking at 11 to winning Michelin award
Faisal Al Harmoodi prepared his first dish when he was 11. Dictated the recipe by his mother who was unwell at the time and using a wheelchair for mobility, the young boy cooked the household’s daily …
UAE Ministry of Interior, US Department of Homeland Security announce start of implementing inclusion of Emirati citizens in ‘Global Entry’ program
The UAE Ministry of Interior has announced the start of implementing the entry procedure for Emirati citizens into the ‘Global Entry’ program in accordance with the agreement signed between the govern …
UAE driving licence at 17: Nervous, excited, say teens as parents wary
Many acknowledged the advantages the new law could bring to families, with teenagers able to assist with errands and school pick-up …
620 properties in US, UK, UAE: CID launches probe against ex-minister Saifuzzaman
The Financial Crimes Unit of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched an investigation into allegations of money laundering …
‘Treated staff like family’: Former Dubai Duty Free employee recalls Colm McLoughlin’s leadership
The retired DDF member shared that Colm was his biggest supporter when he wanted to pursue something different, even when everyone else was opposed …
Abu Dhabi Michelin Guide 2025: 3 new restaurants join the list as Ryba wins ‘opening of the year’
For the first time, three restaurants have been added to the Abu Dhabi Michelin Guide 2025 — Bord’o by Nicolas Isnard, Broadway, and Em Sherif Sea Café.A casual floor-seated fresh-catch diner in Abu …
No new Michelin-starred restaurants in Abu Dhabi, as guide announces 2025 list
The 2025 edition of the Michelin Guide in Abu Dhabi was unveiled at a glittering ceremony at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental on Thursday.Current star holders 99 Sushi; Hakkasan; Talea by Antonio …
Abu Dhabi transitions new US CBP facility to Zayed International Airport
Abu Dhabi Airports on Thursday announced the full transition of the new state-of-the-art United States Customs and Border Protection (US CBP) facility to Zayed International Airport (AUH). The new …