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UAE Set to Deport Over 6,000 Visa Violators After Crackdown
In a sweeping crackdown on visa violators, UAE authorities arrested over 6,000 individuals in extensive inspection campaigns conducted throughout January, following the end of the amnesty period on …
Bitcoin, Dogecoin, Mantra, and more cryptocurrencies to watch this week
President Trump announced new tariffs on imports from the U.S.’s top trading partners—Canada, Mexico, and potentially China—triggering a decline in the cryptocurrency market.
Bitcoin price rebounds to cross $100,000 amid lingering fears of major crypto market upheaval
Ethereum rebounded from $2,451 on Monday to $2,799 on Tuesday, marking a significant recovery for the major cryptocurrency …
Ukrainian ‘Kraken’ Unit Takes Out Russian Commander in Zaporizhzhia
The GUR’s Kraken special forces “eliminated” Sergey Melnikov, the chief of staff of Russia’s Storm Ossetia battalion, or assault forces under Moscow’s 429th Motorized Rifle Regiment, the agency …
Therme Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan announces world’s tallest $545mn well-being resort
The AED 2 billion development will feature an interactive park and the world’s largest indoor botanical garden in Dubai …
Dubai to get world’s tallest wellbeing resort by 2028
Dubai will soon get the world’s tallest well-being resort as part of the Dubai Quality of Life Strategy 2033, Sheikh Hamdan announced on Tuesday. ‘Therme Dubai’ will be located at Zabeel Park and is …
Boardwalk, Dubai Creek Resort, appoints new chef
Boardwalk, Dubai Creek Resort, the stunning venue located along the tranquil waters of Dubai Creek and neighbouring the Park Hyatt Dubai, has appointed Cristiano Bellantoni as the venue’s new chef, …
After 30 years of free entry, you now have to pay for a Barasti beach day
Dubai’s iconic OG beach bar, Barasti Dubai, has undergone a transformation, revealing a fresh new look. But with that new look, come a few changes to the entrance policy. What used to be a …
Sultan inaugurates Sharjah Nabati Poetry Festival
His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, inaugurated the 19th edition of the Sharjah Nabati …
Jaishankar’s UAE visit: Abu Dhabi’s role in post-ceasefire Gaza, why it matters to New Delhi
For the third time since his reappointment as External Affairs Minister, Dr S Jaishankar visited the UAE on January 27-29. Why is the Emirate important to India? As the Gaza ceasefire tenuously holds, …
Burj Khalifa from space: NASA astronaut’s magical picture of world’s tallest building
The picture captured by NASA astronaut Don Pettit of the world’s tallest building, Burj Khalifa, has surprised people. The photo will stun you too.
Falcon Group’s precision engineering powers UAE’s most advanced satellite, MBZ-SAT
As a leading UAE-based precision engineering firm, Falcon Group was one of the four local companies that played pivotal role in the MBZ-SAT project, supplying precision machined Space Worthy Parts …
Paytm Cloud to Acquire 25% Stake in US Fintech For US$1 Million
Paytm’s subsidiary is acquiring a 25% stake in US-based fintech startup Seven Technology LLC for US$1 million.
New Ireland-Sharjah agreement unlocks opportunities for innovation and growth
Enterprise Ireland and Sharjah Research Technology and Innovation Park (SRTIP) have formalized a strategic partnership to strengthen trade ties, accelerate innovation, and create high-value opportunit …
Saudi Arabia, UAE seen as ‘possible venues’ for Trump-Putin summit
Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates are seen by Russia as possible venues for a summit between US President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin, two Russian sources with knowledge …
Dubai: Off-plan sales dominate 63% of residential sales in 2024
Off-plan transactions accounting for 63 per cent of all Dubai property sales in 2024, up from 54 pr cent in 2023, revealed Engel & Völkers ME …