Issues by Bureau Veritas, it guarantees best practices by destination Dubai: The Dubai World Trade Centre has been certified with the ‘SafeGuard Label’, which guarantees that the destination complies …
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Woman gets 5 years in jail for luring Dubai visitor through dating app
The Dubai Court of First Instance has sentenced a Nigerian woman to five years in jail for luring a Dubai visitor via the Tinder app, before stripping him naked, threatening him with a knife and …
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Israel, Dubai diamond exchanges begin strategic collaboration
The Israel and Dubai diamond exchanges said on Thursday they have signed a strategic agreement to promote cooperation and dialogue between the two bourses.
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Australia’s University of Wollongong opens new campus in Dubai
It’s been a remarkable trajectory for the University of Wollongong in Dubai (UOWD). In 1993, it became the first international university to enter Dubai and set up its campus opposite Al Mulla Plaza …
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Baby joy for Sharjah couple after 20 years of struggle
After 20 anxious years and Dh200,000 spent on failed fertility treatments, a couple desperate to have a second child had their wish fulfilled at a hospital in Sharjah. Naima Haji, 38, was born with a …
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Dubai May Be as Indebted as South Africa If Dissenters Are Right
Determining how much debt Dubai’s government has amassed depends on who’s counting. What is less in dispute is that the uncertainty comes at a cost.
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Dubai holidays: Foreign Office issue new travel warning for UAE holidaymakers
DUBAI holidays are normally about to start swinging into gear as the UK heads into the colder months and the promise of winter sun beckons. This year, things are a bit different and the Foreign Office …
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The greatest neighbourhoods of Dubai: A love letter to Jumeirah
The Jumeirah borough of Dubai is one of the most unique and exciting places in the country Dubai: When you live in such a vibrant and unique city like Dubai, it’s tough to choose a favourite …
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Dubai’s Emirates Flight Catering to launch new kosher meals company, start production in January
For many years, EKFC has been offering kosher meals primarily to our airline customers, via an outsourced supplier overseas …
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Dubai fines 12 businesses, warns 5 for flouting Covid-19 safety measures
As many as 12 commercial establishments, including retail outlets in various shopping centres, sewing and embroidery shops, and fitness centres were slapped with fines for non-compliance to Covid-19 …
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Rajeev Shukla’s presence in official delegation of BCCI at Sharjah Cricket Stadium raises eyebrows
Rajeev Shukla, the former IPL chairman, does not have an official position on the board. He was seen with BCCI president Sourav Ganguly, treasurer Arun Singh Dhumal and current IPL head Brijesh Patel.
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UAE announces equal pay law for women in private sector
The United Arab Emirates is committed to empowering women in “meaningful and tangible” ways, and it will keep striving toward being a global and regional model for balancing gender rights, says Hanan …
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UAE traffic: Police urge caution after multiple accidents in Dubai
Motorists faced significant delays during the rush hour commute on Thursday morning with multiple accidents reported in Dubai and traffic snarls in Sharjah. Dubai Police have issued a statement on …
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Nextracker Selected by Shanghai Electric to Elevate Energy Output for Middle East’s Largest Solar Park
Nextracker™, a Flex company, announced that it has entered into a strategic partnership with Shanghai Electric to supply over one gigawatt of its world-leading solar tracker technology, NX Horizon™ to …
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Dubai Customs’ transactions grow 38% in H1, 2020
DUBAI: Dubai’s economy continued its exceptional performance despite headwinds from a slowdown in the global economic growth due to the coronavirus, COVID-19, pandemic. The number of customs …
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After COVID-19, global cruise lines will once again arrive at Dubai port by late October
Dubai: The first cruise ships after the COVID-19 crisis will dock at Dubai’s Mina Rashid Terminal late October, according to a top official at the port operator. And all precautions are being taken to …
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Back to Sharjah, home of rivalries and controversy
Abdulrahman Bukhatir is to Sharjah cricket what Kerry Packer was to World Series Cricket, as he narrated a fascinating story about how a barren piece of land went on to become one of the most historic …
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