A total of 1,659 real estate transactions worth over AED 12.9 billion were conducted during the week ending 13th October, 2023, according to figures released by the Dubai Land Department (DLD). The …
Dubai: Winter camping season begins on Tuesday; how to apply for permits
Winter is here, and the desert is calling — time to pitch your tents! The Dubai Municipality (DM) on Friday announced the start of a temporary camping season at Al Awir desert area. Starting Tuesday, …
A huge free-to-attend Spartan training programme is coming to Abu Dhabi
What’s more, organisers are rolling out eight free training sessions across both Abu Dhabi and Dubai ahead of the event to make sure you’re in tip-top shape. Kicking off this month, the sessions are …
UAE dispatches urgent humanitarian aid to people affected by earthquake in Afghanistan
The United Arab Emirates has dispatched urgent relief aid to Afghanistan to help those affected by the earthquake that struck Herat Province, western Afghanistan, and resulted in thousands of deaths …
‘My legs trembled’: Dubai-based mountaineer recalls how she survived avalanche that killed 4 friends
It was a narrow escape for Dubai-based Pakistani mountaineer Naila Kiani — who lost four friends in avalanches that swept down the Tibetan mountain of Shishapangma, one of the highest peaks in the …
Dubai’s ArcosJet announces new helicopter services exclusively for UAE ultra-rich
ArcosJet, a Dubai-based aircraft brokerage firm, has recently acquired shares in Air Chateau, a private heliport operator based in the UAE. This strategic move is part of their plan to develop a large …
Dubai Municipality to launch temporary winter camping from Oct.17
The Municipality has prioritised safety and comfort for People of Determination and senior citizens by enabling them to reserve places at the front of the designated camping location for ease of …
Dubai Ruler Forms Board of Directors for Security Industry Organization Foundation
Introduction Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of the Emirate of Dubai, has issued a decree to form the Board of Directors of the Security Industry Organization Foundation. The board will be …
Dubai real estate: Expo City announces new $1.6mn villas
Yasmina Villas presents a limited number of properties, featuring spacious four- and five-bed semi-detached homes, with prices starting at AED6.1 million …
A huge free-to-attend Spartan training programme is coming to Dubai
The first session will take place at Vogue Fitness, Yas Marina, on Saturday October 21 – where aspiring Spartans can expect to be put through their paces by De Sena. Marina Mall will host a training …
Dubai’s RTA launches supervised autonomous testing on the city’s roads
Dubai’s RTA begins supervised autonomous vehicle testing, marking a significant step toward a futuristic transportation system.
42 Abu Dhabi to showcase its students’ AI-powered projects at GITEX 2023
Abu Dhabi, the UAE capital’s innovative and disruptive coding school that provides a unique peer-to-peer, gamified learning methodology, is set to showcase its students’ AI-powered projects at GITEX …
Relief planes carrying food and medicines for Afghans hit by earthquakes leave UAE
Many relief institutions in the UAE contributed to providing supplies to assist those affected by the earthquakes’ impact, which has exacerbated the current humanitarian situation.
UAE: Abu Dhabi hospital opens radiation therapy department to boost progressive cancer care
Abu Dhabi’s Sheikh Shakhbout Medical City (SSMC) has inaugurated its radiation therapy department that is set to deliver progressive cancer care for patients in the UAE and the region. Radiation …
UAE island breaks message in a bottle world record
An island in the United Arab Emirates broke a Guinness World Record with a display of 1,100 messages in bottles.
Dubai camping season to begin on October 17 as fireworks and speakers banned, speed limits set
Dubai Municipality has announced the launch of the temporary winter camping season that starts from Tuesday, October 17, 2023, until the end of April 2024 at Al-Awir area in Dubai. The Municipality …
Dubai signs partnership with world’s largest firefighting organisation
The Dubai Civil Defence aims to be a global role model in the implementation of state-of-the-art systems designed to safeguard lives and property …