Fasten your seatbelts! The future is here! Flying taxis are expected to take to the skies in Dubai as soon as next year, and we can’t wait to check it out. In February 2023, HH Sheikh Mohammed bin …
Bangladeshi migrant worker dies by ‘suicide’ over family dispute in Dubai
A Bangladeshi expatriate from Cumilla has died in Dubai, a city in the United Arab Emirates. Locals allege that the migrant worker ‘died by suicide’ due to financial stress and a family dispute.
Dubai’s DFSA marks 25% increase licensed firms
Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) saw a 25% increase in licensed firms in 2023, taking the total registered to 791. There was also a 50% increase in licence applications, the authority’s …
Global diamond industry and world governments descend on UAE for Kimberley process ‘year of delivery’
Established in 2003 by the United Nations, 85 participating countries seek to ensure that unregulated rough diamonds do not enter the legitimate diamond market as a means to finance conflict. In 2016, …
Central Bank of UAE, Bank Indonesia sign MoU to promote use of local currencies for bilateral transactions
Khaled Mohamed Balama, Governor of the Central Bank of the UAE, and Perry Warjiyo, Governor of Bank Indonesia, signed a Memorandum of Understanding supporting the steady growth of trade relations …
The Showhouse Dubai dinner-and-show review: Wonderland, with or without Alice
The Queen of Hearts – or at least her famous red pout. A rabbit-human hybrid prancing about in a waistcoat. Tiny vials of blue curacao labelled “Drink me”. Welcome to The Showhouse. Dubai’s latest …
Everything you need to know about getting the UAE Golden Visa
Including who’s eligible, how to apply, and the benefits… In 2019, the UAE introduced a landmark golden visa, granting exceptional talents the ability to live and work in the country under their own …
UAE’s calling foodies! Feast your eyes (and stomachs) with great restaurant deals
The award-winning Japanese venue, Okku, in Palm Jumeirah, Dubai. Image Credit: Supplied Discover the best of British cuisine at the Great British Restaurant, with their Britpop Brunch. Every Saturday …
FIVE Hotels launch fashion line – here’s how to get it
The luxury Dubai hotel group has now announced the release of its first fashion line, FIVE MODE, and there’s something for everyone. Designed with the vibe of its three Dubai hotels in mind, the …
Foster + Partners’ Dorchester Collection hotel and residential tower opens in Dubai
Luxury hotel operator Dorchester Collection has opened a hotel and residential tower in Dubai designed by UK architect Foster + Partners.
Innovative crypto exchange features debut at Token2049 in Dubai
Token2049 Dubai saw innovative approaches to blend social media and trading, highlighting the evolution of crypto into a comprehensive social ecosystem …
DCT Abu Dhabi signs five agreements at Arabian Travel Market to enhance visitor experience, boost global visibility
Partnerships confirmed with Almosafer, Voyage Privé, Travelworld, D-Reizen and Prijsvrij Vakanties, Silverjet Vakanties Netherlands and Silverjet Belgium at annual travel event …
Gold shoots up Dh5 a gram on ‘Akshaya Trithiya’ day – what will happen to UAE shoppers with advance booking?
UAE shoppers with advance bookings protected from price surge, says Malabar Gold chief A sizeable number of UAE gold shoppers booked their Akshaya Trithiya prices in advance. That definitely will help …
Colour-coding the UAE’s hydrogen transformation
While green finance is accelerating economic diversification and job creation in the region and has the potential to attract foreign direct investment, the UAE’s …
Etisalat launches scheme to recharge Wasel accounts through E-WAP
Etisalat yesterday announced a new service for Wasel subscribers, allowing subscribers to recharge their accounts online using E-WAP on Wasel mobile phones and E-shop through the Internet. With …
A beacon of innovation: How Unilever’s Dubai factory became a global ‘Lighthouse’ in manufacturing
Unilevers Dubai Personal Care Factory (DPC) is in many ways setting the standard in technological innovation and sustainability, positioning itself as a pioneer in shaping the future of manufacturing.
Testing under way at Mubadala Energy’s latest offshore wildcat
United Arab Emirates operator Mubadala Energy is understood to have made a discovery with its Tangkulo-1 wildcat, the latest well in the ongoing exploration and appraisal campaign on Andaman Sea …