Dubai will soon have air taxis in the city that are expected to reduce travel time significantly, as the emirate seeks to reduce urban traffic congestion.UK-based Skyports Infrastructure has signed an …
Weather Alert: Dubai Government Employees Instructed to Work Remotely
Dubai, UAE – H.H Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, has directed all government employees in Dubai to work remotely on Monday, February 12th, in response to …
Dubai’s WGS Kicks Off Monday With Kuwait’s Participation
Dubai’s 2024 World Governments Summit (WGS) kicks off on Monday, as one of the most important international platform for envisioning the development of tools and policies that will shape the …
Dubai: Indian, Chinese property buyers demand Vastu, Feng Shui-compliant homes
The rationale behind the homes designed by these principals is their emphasis on ease of use, optimal space utilisation, proper ventilation, and natural light …
It’s stuff of dreams: Sikandar Raza after leading Dubai Capitals to victory
Sikander Raza was in his best form as the Dubai Capitals secured an important victory over the Desert Vipers in the ILT20 clash at the Dubai International Stadium. Chasing 171 for victory, Raza hit a …
OceanXplorer: On board the billionaire’s research vessel broadcasting from the deep sea
A state of the art ship is on a mission to “explore the ocean and bring it back to the world”. How valuable is this deep sea philanthropy?
Dubai Customs sets new record with 17.15mn international visitors in 2023
In 2023, Dubai Customs managed 46,870,957 bags from 206,396 flights, averaging 128,400 bags daily. The focus is on ensuring traveler satisfaction and enhancing their experience. The Passenger …
Dubai Customs handles 46.87m bags in 2023
While the vibrant city’s airports were busy welcoming these passengers, Dubai Customs quietly handled 46.87 million bags belonging to them in the year. Dubai Customs plays a vital role in boosting the …
Sharjah declares distance learning for private schools, universities amid heavy rains
Sharjah has declared distance learning for private schools and universities in the emirate on Monday, February 12. The local emergency, crisis and disaster management team issued the notice for …
Senior civil servant advised UAE on communications in taxpayer-funded trips before taking comms job
A senior civil servant advised the United Arab Emirates on “public service communications” during taxpayer-funded trips before accepting the post of communications chief at the Emirati foreign …
‘Will I lose my gratuity if my company is sold to another business?’
Question: My company is about to be taken over by another business. There are six employees who have been with the company for three to four years. What will happen to our gratuity? Will we get it at …
Sharjah declares distance learning for private schools, universities
Additionally, all competitions and sports activities organised by the Sharjah Sports Council have been cancelled on Monday …
Look: This lone tent stands as a memorial for Gaza war victims in Sharjah’s Ghost Town
Jassim, Yasmeen, Khadijah, Abdul Haq, Abdul Sami, Mariam, Abu Bakr — these names echo in the haunting silence of the mourning tent erected in the Ghost Town of Al Madam in Sharjah. These are a few …
421 Arts Centre: in Abu Dhabi, art “takes off” from the old port
A route out of the spotlight of the UAE capital’s great artistic and cultural stages leads to the rough landscape of Mina Zayed’s old port, where the 421 cultural platform is a stepping stone for …
Abu Dhabi in advanced talks to develop Egypt’s Ras El Hekma
Some Egyptian state-run entities, along with Talaat Moustafa Group (TMG), could retain around a 20% stake in the 180-million-square-meter land …
Abu Dhabi Hindu temple: 12-day ‘Festival of Harmony’ kicks off with sacred ceremonies
The festival will be marked with different themes until February 21, including harmony, civilisation, peace, gratitude, values, and inspiration …
Three UAE soldiers killed in attack on military base in Somalia
Three soldiers from the United Arab Emirates Armed Forces and an officer from the Bahrain Defense Force have been killed in an attack at the General Gordon military base in Mogadishu.