At a mosque in Abu Dhabi, an incredible crowd of Emiratis recently turned up for the funeral of an elderly American woman — whom they didn’t even
UAE: Two students awarded Rhodes Scholarship to study at Oxford University
Sara Fekri and Gustė Gurčinaitė – have been awarded Rhodes Scholarship to study at the University of Oxford. The duo, who were selected for their exceptional intellect, character and leadership, had …
Dubai: Passenger tries to smuggle drugs in pineapples; arrested
Inspectors scanned the box at Dubai Airport, revealing black plastic bags carrying nearly 400 rolls of marijuana inside the fruit …
Dubai schools prepare for population boom with 550,000 pupils expected by 2040
Dubai’s leading school operators are set to embark on major teacher recruitment drives to keep pace with the emirate’s population boom. Experts project the emirate’s population, which crossed 3.5 …
Dubai Run transforms Sheikh Zayed Road into a giant running track
With one week left of the annual Dubai Fitness Challenge, participants still have the chance to take advantage of the Challenge’s fun-filled event calendar …
UAE: 3 traffic fine discount schemes explained; how to get up to 50% off on penalties
Two emirates have announced that motorists need to pay just half of their fines, while another has a pay-early-get discounts offer going on …
Dubai Fire
Dubai Outlet Mall fire suspect confessed to starting the blaze following a heated argument …
UAE: Why Fifa World Cup fans will buy property in Dubai
During the next month, millions of people will transit through Dubai and Abu Dhabi and make them their spot to watch football’s largest event …
Out of the box for a cause: Man participates in Dubai Run with unique costume
Among hundreds and thousands of runners and walkers, there was a man who participated in the run for a special cause. His unique costume attracted all eyes..
du gets moving for this year’s Dubai Fitness Challenge
Emirates Integrated Telecommunications Company (EITC), has announced participation in the Dubai 30×30 Corporate Challenge conducted as part of …
Up to Dh100,000 fine: UAE starts implementing penalties against companies for fake Emiratisation
A UAE resolution provides an integrated legal framework to limit negative practices affecting the achievements of Emiratisation goals and policies. The penalties vary according to the nature of …
Binghatti and Jacob & Co collaborate to develop 100+ floor skyscraper in Dubai
Situated at the heart of Business Bay, Dubai’s most prominent business district, Burj Binghatti Jacob & Co Residences aims to set a new record as an architectural icon spanning over one hundred floors …
Yas Island in Abu Dhabi will engulf you with childhood nostalgia and Bollywood
Seven years is a long time to return to the familiar. Having spent my childhood in Muscat, the capital city of Oman, where the Arabian Sea—unlike Mumbai’s steely grey ocean—is cyan, and the rolling Hajar range,
Track legend Michael Johnson urges UAE residents to participate in ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon
ABU DHABI – Four-time American track legend Michael Johnson has urged all UAE residents to participate in next month’s ADNOC Abu Dhabi Marathon, with the eight-time world champion and four-time Olympic gold medallist hoping the December 17 event will attract a new record of 20,000 competitors.
KFC operator Americana doubles UAE retail offer for IPO
Americana Restaurants International has increased the UAE retail offer for its IPO from 5 per cent to 10 per cent of the total offering, making it equal to the size of the Saudi retail offer.
Watch: Sheikh Hamdan surprises residents as he leads them in Dubai Run
Residents spotted Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, stretching and exercising before the run. There were squeals …
Dubai: Man attempts murder of business partner; jailed, fined Dh20,000
A man of Asian descent attempted to kill his business partner while he was asleep. The Dubai Criminal Court convicted and sentenced him to three years in prison. The convicted was also fined Dh20,000.