United Arab Emirates: The UAE Cabinet announced that the Eid Al Fitr holiday for the federal government sector will start on Monday, April 8, 2024, for a period of one week. Regular working hours …
Thrills, surprises in Dubai World Cup card highlight international racing
The Dubai World Cup program Saturday at Meydan Racecourse provided more than its share of upsets and thrills to take center stage on the global horse racing scene.
Dubai: Gold prices jump over Dh3 per gram to new all-time high
Precious metal rates in the country jumped eight dirhams per gram during last week and around Dh17 per gram in the month of March …
36-hour wait, camping overnight at Dubai property launches: Are long queues still relevant?
Even though things have changed a lot since 2016, some property developers keep agents queuing up for several hours outside their offices for prestigious launches. The latest one for the launch of the …
UAE: Could reduced Ramadan work hours be implemented all year round?
Four-day workweeks, Friday half-days, unscheduled days off, unlimited leaves among initiatives rolled out by companies …
Abu Dhabi’s Big Ticket prize draw ‘pauses operations’
Abu Dhabi’s Big Ticket prize draw has confirmed it will “temporarily pause operations” with immediate effect in order to comply with the UAE’s gaming regulations.The move – which was confirmed on the …
UAE: Big Ticket Raffle Draw To Pause Operations From April 1
Popular raffle draw Big Ticket will“temporarily pause operations” from today, April 1,“in accordance with the UAE regulatory gaming requirements,” the Abu Dhabi-based raffle draw announced on Monday.
Bank of Singapore names Dubai compliance head, builds Middle East business over 3-5 years
Bank of Singapore, one of Asia’s biggest private banks, said on Monday it has appointed Jibu George as its compliance head for its Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC) branch in Dubai effective …
UAE weather: Thick fog engulfs parts of Dubai, Sharjah, Abu Dhabi; rain alert issued in some areas
Speed limits have been reduced on some roads in the Emirates, with authority alerting motorists of reduced visibility …
Dubai: Ethiopian House Help’s First Ramadan Away From Home Balancing Work, Faith
This is the first Ramadan away from home for 21-one-year-old Sameera Kadr, who arrived in Dubai in June 2023. The Ethiopian expat works six to eight hours during Ramadan, while her employer allows her …
My Dubai Rent: Businessman finds space and serenity in Emaar South for Dh95,000
My Dubai Rent takes you inside a reader’s home to have a look at what they get for their money, how much they pay in rent and asks them what they like and don’t likeThe need for more space to …
DSS: Fiesta of fun begins
‘Kids Fashion Week’ at Dubai Festival City from August 9 to 15; ‘Photography Exhibition’ from August 12 to 19 at Deira City Centre; ‘Kids Olympic Games’ from August 16 to 22 at Al Reef Mall, and …
How Akira Travel Agency Creating Disruption In Tourism Industry
Akira Tourism does all kinds of travel related activities like Flight bookings, Hotel bookings, Tour bookings and visa related assistance.
Aqara Partners with e& to Upgrade Smart Home Experience in the UAE
Aqara, a leading provider of smart home solutions, announced its collaboration with e& UAE, the telecoms arm of e&.
Realme 12x 5G heading to more regions soon, clears key certification
Realme recently debuted an affordable 5G smartphone called the Realme 12X in China. The brand has plans to bring a model with the same name to the global markets. In India, the Realme 12X 5G is …
Dubai deploys AI robot police for scofflaw cyclists
Riding your bicycle or electric scooter without a helmet in Dubai may soon attract the AI-powered gaze of a robotic policeman.
Al Shuwaihi: 3 main souqs in Sharjah tell region’s history
Fatima Al Shuwaihi, Head of the Cultural Guidance Department in the Heart of Sharjah, affiliated with the Sharjah Investment and Development Authority (Shurooq), stated that a tour was organised in …