In 2020, when many students across the world were attending classes from home due to the COVID-19 pandemic, a grade 11 student in Dubai chose to support those with no access to remote learning. Today, …
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Dubai firefighters fulfill 3-year-old boy’s birthday wish
The 3-year-old had wanted to celebrate his birthday with firefighters. Firefighters from the General Department of Civil Defence in Dubai fulfilled the wish of a 3-year-old boy by celebrating his …
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Video: Have you been to this Dubai park shaped like a palm?
Have you heard of this gorgeous park in Dubai that is shaped like a palm tree? Aptly named Palms Park, it features hundreds of date palms and stunning flowers. DON’T MISS: >> Video: Millions of …
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Entrepreneurs Are Well Placed To Tap Into Opportunities Presented By The UAE’s Food Security Agenda: Insights From A Dubai Chamber Analysis
Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry outlines top opportunities for startups and SMEs in the UAE’s thriving food and beverage (F&B) industry as part of the nation’s innovation-driven food security s …
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UAE-Based Bookends Wants To Make It Easy For You To Buy And Sell Secondhand Books Online
A new startup, Bookends, homegrown in the UAE, offers a digital platform to buy and sell secondhand books, with shipping and delivery available all over the UAE.
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UAE weather: Temperature to drop; strong winds, blowing dust expected
The temperature is likely to fall on Sunday, according to the National Center of Meteorology and Seismology. The forecast for today is fair in general during daytime, while being partly cloudy and …
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UAE cancels permits for Ramadan tents amid COVID-19 pandemic
Ajman authorities on Saturday cancelled all permits for Ramadan tents in the UAE this year as a precautionary measure against the spread of COVID-19, reported Khaleej Times.
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Dubai Economy bans serving drinks in baby bottles in view of COVID-19
The Commercial Compliance & Consumer Protection (CCCP) Sector in Dubai Economy directed coffee shops to stop serving drinks in baby bottles as the practice is against local customs and the …
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UAE weather: Mostly sunny in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, and other emirates.
It’s good to do some outdoor activities today as we have a pleasant weather across the emirates. Today’s weather condition, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), will be fair to …
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UAE Announces 3,072 New Cases of Covid-19
United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced 3,072 cases of the novel Coronavirus (Covid-19), during the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of lab-confirmed cases to 405,277. The UAE Ministry of Health …
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UAE makes important reforms in women’s rights reforms: Human Rights Watch
The UAE has made important women’s rights reforms in recent years, such as passing new domestic violence protections, Human Right Watch said.On February 26, 2021, Human Rights Watch submitted a report …
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Salute the Soldier boosts Dubai World Cup credentials in Al Maktoum Challenge Round 3
Three weeks ahead of the Mar. 27 Dubai World Cup extravaganza, Meydan staged its series of final course-and-distance preps on “Super Saturday.” The four dirt events showcased veterans of the Carnival …
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A breakdown of Roger Federer’s Doha and Dubai history
It’s been over a year since Roger Federer played a tour-level match—his semifinal clash against Novak Djokovic at the Australian Open on January 30, 2020 …
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Dubai: Twitterati tear apart coffee in baby bottle trend as cafes warned
The directive was issued after it was found that visitors bring baby bottles to cafes and fill them up with coffee and other beverages.
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India flight schedule: What UAE residents need to know
The latest phase of these repatriation flights, known as the Vande Bharat Mission (VBM) began on March 1 and will last till March 28.
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Smart taps UAE firms for 5G roaming service
MANILA, Philippines — PLDT wireless arm Smart Communications Inc. is boosting its 5G roaming availability as it teams up with the United Arab Emirates (UAE)’s two mobile telco brands Etisalat Group …
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UAE ranks among top places for language diversity, safety
Overall, the UAE comes in at the 34th place out of 58 countries, scoring best in the language subcategory and worst in the personal finance index.
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