President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan sent a cable of condolences to President Ilham Aliyev of Azerbaijan, expressing his sympathies …
UAE to Mandate Premarital Genetic Testing for Emiratis
The UAE will mandate premarital genetic testing for all Emirati couples from January 2025, which was announced on Wednesday, Dec. 25.Read More: 29,000 Taxis to Operate Amid Dubai’s NYE Road Closures T …
UAE calls on its citizens in Oman to take caution due to unstable weather
The UAE Embassy in Muscat on Wednesday called on Emiratis to take caution due to the unstable weather conditions in the Sultanate of Oman. The embassy …
Abu Dhabi Police issue 670 fines for breaches of Union Day rules
The Traffic and Patrols Directorate at Abu Dhabi Police has issued 670 tickets for littering the roads by drivers, passengers and pedestrians who did not comply with the guidelines of the 53rd Union …
UAE ideal destination for organising world’s most prestigious golf tournaments: DP World Tour ME Director
Tom Phillips, Director of the Middle East at DP World Tour, who is responsible for the development of the men’s professional golf tour across the region, said that the UAE is an i …
Latifa bint Mohammed unveils groundbreaking report on Dubai’s creative economy
In line with the vision of Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, to position Dubai as a global centre for culture, an incubator for creativity, and …
Lady shares her love story years after she travelled to Dubai to see man she met on Facebook
A Nigerian lady has taken to social media to celebrate her marital journey. She recalled travelling to Dubai years ago to see a man she met on Facebook.
FM Fidan meets UAE president in Abu Dhabi
Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a meeting with the president of the United Arab Emirates in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, the Foreign Ministry said.
UAE makes genetic testing mandatory before marriage
Starting January 1, 2025, genetic testing will be mandatory in the UAE’s premarital screening program for citizens. This initiative aims to detect hereditary diseases, enhance early interventions, and …
Tzama Sung as Headstone Placed for Slain UAE Shliach Zvi Kogan
With the conclusion of Shloshim – 30 days after the brutal murder of Rabbi Zvi Kogan HY”D, a headstone was placed on his grave on Har Hazeisim in Jerusalem.
UAE: MoHRE calls on private sector to meet 2024 Emiratisation targets by December 31
The Emiratisation targets apply to companies with 50 or more employees, which must achieve a 2% increase in the Emiratisation of skilled positions by the end of this year …
Dubai hits over a decade high; Most Gulf equities end lower
Dubai’s benchmark share index jumped on Wednesday to its highest level in more than a decade, while most other markets in the Gulf were subdued as investors anticipated fewer rate cuts by the U.S.
Clayson Monyela confirms SA woman stuck in Dubai will be coming home after settling over R100,000 loan
Dirco’s Deputy Director-General Clayson Monyela said they were handling administrative processes including booking flights.
29,000 Taxis to Operate Amid Dubai’s NYE Road Closures
This includes 8,500 police officers, 1,100 firefighters, and 600 first responders stationed at over 44 firework displays and live shows across the city. The focus will be on ensuring the safety of the …
Department of Community Development – Abu Dhabi announces winners of third edition of ‘Wyakom’ community initiative
Abu Dhabi: The Department of Community Development in Abu Dhabi, the regulatory body of the emirate’s social sector, has announced the winners of the third edition of ‘Wyakom’, a pioneering platform …
Abu Dhabi Records 4.8 Million Hotel Visitors in 2024
Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) has revealed a remarkable milestone: 4.8 million hotel guests stayed in the emirate between January and October 2024. This achievement represents a significant 26% increase …
UAE: New Golden Visa scheme announced for superyacht owners in Abu Dhabi
A new initiative launched in Abu Dhabi will now offer Golden Visa to superyacht owners and high-net-worth individuals in the Capital city. The ‘Golden Quay’ is designed to attract such individuals to …