A British law student has been jailed for life in Dubai after she seemingly made one “very stupid mistake”, her family has revealed.
Saudi Arabia, UAE join Gulf states in restricting Roblox gaming platform
Saudi Arabia and the UAE have joined other Gulf nations in imposing restrictions on the popular US-based gaming platform Roblox, citing child safety concerns. According to Anadolu’s monitoring, the …
Dewa enhances clean energy cooperation with Chinese firms
Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa), led a high-level delegation to the People’s Republic of China to …
Dubai gold prices reach all-time high of Dh429 per gram before minor dip
Over the past couple of years, budget-conscious shoppers in the UAE have shown a growing preference for lighter, more affordable jewellery …
FAB Leads Gulf with $50m Blue Bonds for Sustainable Finance
Tanguy Claquin, Global Head of Sustainability, Crédit Agricole Corporate and Investment Bank, says: “Crédit Agricole CIB is proud to support First Abu Dhabi Bank as Sole Dealer on this landmark Blue …
Khazna Data Centers bags $2.6bn bank financing
Khazna Data Centers has secured $2.62 billion in bank financing to grow its data center empire. The UAE-based firm has secured funding from two of the country’s banks, Abu Dhabi Commercial Bank (ADCB) …
Bryan Adams recalls Giorgio Armani’s influence as his photography exhibition debuts in Dubai
The late fashion icon admired Adams’ ability to cross disciplines, praising what he called a “decisive, direct, and personal style” …
British student, 23, jailed for life in Dubai after ‘very stupid mistake’
A British woman has been jailed in Dubai for making a ‘very stupid mistake’ that has landed her a behind bars with a life sentence. Mia O’Brien is currently being held in the city’s central prison out …
‘Nation of foresight’: UAE shaping future of global diplomacy, says UN representative
From women’s empowerment to climate diplomacy, the UAE’s rising global stature shows that when political will, investment in education and the commitment of the leadership combine, it can lead to real …
UAE’s Khazna secures $2.62bln facility to expand data centre footprint
UAE-based Khazna Data Centres (Khazna) has secured a $2.62 billion credit facility from a consortium of local banks to support its UAE and global growth strategy. The 10-year facility was arranged by …
UAE-developed encryption solution launched
Technology Innovation Institute (TII), the applied research arm of Abu Dhabi’s Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), and VentureOne, ATRC’s venture builder, in collaboration with technology …
‘This is why I am helping British entrepreneurs move to Dubai’
A former chief executive of the Kamani Family Office (of Boohoo fame) and previous managing director of SRG Apparel and director of Missguided has spoken to Insider about his move to Dubai …
UAE: 10 days of must see global and indie cinema at Sharjah Film Platform 2025, grab early bird tickets now
November 2025, showcasing diverse international and regional films at Mirage City Cinema and other Sharjah venues. The Early Bird Pass, available for 40 AED for one month only, offers unlimited access …
Chef CZN Burak Ends All Business Relations in Dubai
Turkish chef Burak Özdemir, widely recognized as CZN Burak, has officially announced the termination of all his business activities in Dubai starting from September 2025.In a video message shared on …
Indian expat in Dubai wins ₹35 crore jackpot, says ‘for first time in my life…’
Sandeep Kumar Prasad, a 30-year-old Indian technician in Dubai, won 15 million UAE Dirhams in the Abu Dhabi Big Ticket Series 278. Originally from Uttar Pradesh, he purchased the winning ticket while …
How Dubai uses AI traffic lights to slash delays by 37%
Dubai RTA upgrades 300 traffic signals to AI-powered UTC-UX Fusion system by 2026, cutting delays up to 37 per cent and advancing the city’s smart mobility vision …
After Dubai E-Visa Hassle, Shenaz Treasury Flies To Argentina For Messi’s Last Match, Asks Him To Meet Her
Actress and travel vlogger Shenaz Treasury is soaking in the spirit of Buenos Aires, Argentina, just days after a stressful e-visa experience at Dubai airport almost prevented her from boarding her …