KABUL (Pajhwok): Uzbekistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have delivered more than 300 tonnes of food and non-food assistance to victims of the devastating earthquake in eastern Afghanistan.
UAE internet affected after Red Sea cables cut
Customers of the UAE telecoms companies Du and Etisalat said internet services were running significantly slower than usual this weekend, with many websites and basic apps failing to load. Internet …
UAE weather: Partly cloudy skies; mercury to hit 41ºC in Abu Dhabi
Conditions will get humid by night and Monday morning, especially over the coasts, with a probability of mist formation …
Inside Trump’s crypto empire and its impact on international relations
Donald Trump’s shift to cryptocurrency advocacy after accepting crypto donations has sparked ethical and security concerns. His administration’s deals through World Liberty Financial (WLF) with …
23-year-old British woman jailed for life in Dubai over ‘very stupid mistake’
A 23-year-old British student has been jailed for life in Dubai over what her mother calls a “very stupid mistake”.
The best UAE communities for first-time home buyers
Buying a property in Al Hamra Village in Ras Al Khaimah offers the highest rental yield of 8 per cent in the UAE, according to a study by listings portal Property Finder. The community offers …
Dubai just dropped a 30% tax on alcohol – CNN
Dubai has scrapped a 30% tax on alcohol and will no longer charge tourists or expats for permits to buy alcoholic drinks as the emirate tries to attract more foreign workers and visitors in the …
UAE gold exports to Iraq fall 53% in Q1 2025
UAE gold exports to Iraq fell 53% in Q1 2025, following a massive spike in 2024, raising questions about financial transparency and the source of funding.
Brit Mia O’Brien’s new life behind bars in Dubai’s ‘Alcatraz’ prison where inmates ‘tortured’
Mia O’Brien, 23, was handed a whole life sentence after being caught with 50 grams of the Class A drug in October …
The UAE joins Egypt in slamming ‘displacement’ of Gazans
Abu Dhabi appears to be messaging that annexation could harm ties and the Accords. Egypt also wants support from the UAE and Saudi regarding any attempts to push Gazans into Egypt.
Brit Mia O’Brien’s Dubai prison hell future revealed in jail accused of torture
Mia O’Brien, a British university sudent slapped with a whole life sentence in Dubai, is reported to be inside a hellhole prison alleged to have previously carried out torture …
Tern Rewards: Free digital platform turns rent payment into rewarding experience for households in UAE
Dubai, UAE: Tenants and landlords across the UAE can now access Tern Rewards, a free digital platform with no hidden fees or credit card charges, transforming rent payments into an innovative, …
Hydrogen Fuel Cell Cars – The Truth
The hydrogen fuel cell car is under development by companies like Toyota, Hyundai, and Honda. However, with the increasing popularity of electric vehicles such as the Tesla Model 3 and a growing range …
Dubai’s One Freezone Passport: Louis Vuitton Becomes First Corporate …
Dubai on Tuesday implemented the One Freezone Passport, which allows companies to operate across all free zones in the emirate under a single licence. Launched by Dubai Free Zones Council (DFZC …
UAE to hold Eclipse Prayer on Sunday evening across country
The General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments, and Zakat has called on the public to perform the Eclipse Prayer on Sunday evening, September 7, following the tradition of Prophet Muhammad …
Mum of student, 23, jailed for life in Dubai after ‘very stupid mistake’ speaks out on ‘what really happened’
The mother of a 23-year-old student who has been jailed for life in Dubai has spoken out following her sentence. Mia O’Brien, from Merseyside, UK, was a law student in Liverpool before she was …
Want to stay in the UAE? Know which visa works for you
The United Arab Emirates boasts a diverse residency system, featuring visas from short-term work permits to decade-long options for various professionals. The Golden Visa offers long-term residency to …