Dubai: The Dubai Court of First Instance ordered the suspension of the case of a man who fell in love with his countrywoman and ordered his friends to kidnap her and bring her to him. The defendant, …
Three UAE expats win Dh333,333 each from weekly Mahzooz draw in Dubai
Afsal, who hails from Kerala, India, Khandrix from the Philippines and Mohammed from Egypt all matched five out of the six winning numbers during the live draw held on April 24. Afsal The trio split …
Dubai: 6-month jail term, Dh5,000 fine for creator of viral TikTok ‘shooting’ video
A waiter who added gunshot sound effects to a TikTok video that went viral has been sentenced to six months in prison and a fine of Dh5,000 for publishing a clip that threatens public order. According …
Dubai’s ready villa/townhouse sales hits new high in Q1
The pandemic brought forth a lot of new trends into the real estate sector, not only in Dubai but across the world. One of the most significant trends was a clear increase in demand for …
Eid Al Fitr 2021: Dubai to step up inspections of eateries, public kitchens
Dubai Municipality will intensify inspection campaigns in the period leading up to Eid al-Fitr. The authority intends to target food establishments, especially confectionery shops, roasteries, …
Aafaq Islamic Finance Publishes The Specialized Quarterly “Aafaq” Magazine
Aafaq Islamic Finance, the leading institution in the financial sector that provides financial products and services in compliance with the provisions o …
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Watch: Indian expat family Bhatias makes history, completes 100 years in Dubai
But away from the spotlight, one Dubai-based Indian family is silently marking a milestone on completing a momentous 100 years in the UAE. As family members of Uttamchand Tulsidas Bhatia, deemed the …
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History of banking in the UAE
For anyone considering banking in the UAE, here’s all you need to know about them. Here you can find out how the industry came into existence decades earlier and it has been constantly evolving to …
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Dubai Islamic Bank 1st Quarter 2021 Group Financial Results
Dubai Islamic Bank (DFM: DIB), the largest Islamic bank in the UAE and the second largest Islamic bank in the world, today announced its results for the …
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At Dh853m for Q1-2021, Dubai Islamic Bank’s net profit is definitely in recovery mode
Dubai: Dubai Islamic Bank will take a lot of strength from its first quarter 2021 numbers, with net profit up a whopping 2,337 per cent compared to what it was in the final three months of 2020.
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Review: Oporto – the Aussie favourite opens in Dubai Festival City Mall
Find out why Australians in Dubai are in a flap over these chicken burgers… If you’re an Australian living in Dubai, chances are you’ve had the chicken salt conversation recently. Rumours of this …
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UAE: 2 outlets closed down for violating Covid-19 rules
Dubai Municipality has closed down two outlets and issued warning to 27 others for not adhering to Covid-19 safety measures in its latest inspection drive. In total, it inspected 2,384 establishments …
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Revealed: Brands that have positive impressions on UAE consumers
WhatsApp, Samsung and Apple topped the list of brands with the most positive impressions on the UAE consumers, according to YouGov’s 2021 Technology Rankings released on Wednesday.Other brands that …
UAE scam warning: Websites offering Ramadan restaurant discounts could be fake
Police authorities in the UAE have urged residents to dial up restaurants to place their food orders instead of relying on random websites offering Ramadan discounts that are too good to be true.
UAE leads Arab World in Bloomberg’s Covid resilience ranking
The UAE advanced to the eighth position globally and maintained its lead in the Arab region in the Bloomberg index of the most resilient countries that managed the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic. It …
Emirati team win ‘MIT Innovation Leadership Bootcamp’ held in UAE
Dubai: An Emirati team project has won the ‘MIT Innovation Leadership Bootcamp’ held in the UAE and will be showcased at Expo 2020 Dubai. The team of six UAE nationals developed ‘Mehna’, an online …
UEFA Champions League: PSG vs. Manchester City — For Qatar and UAE, soccer investment has been ‘worth its weight in gold’
Five years have passed since Paris Saint-Germain and Manchester City last met in the Champions League, but both teams’ quests for European silverware endures.