Two years after the chocolate bars hit the market, a TikTok video amassing more than 120 million views created a worldwide craze for the chocolate, turning it into an overnight global sensation.
Dubai’s viral pistachio chocolate sparks global nut shortage and surging prices, triggering retailers to ration and alter recipes
A global craze for pistachio-filled chocolate bars that began in Dubai has reportedly triggered a sharp rise in pistachio prices and led to a worldwide …
UAE: Can residents continue using bank account after visa cancellation?
Question: My husband lost his job recently, and as per the rules, he has 30 days to leave the country. If his work visa is cancelled, can he continue using his bank account? He is currently looking …
Look: When UAE residents rescued strangers, opened homes to stranded during April 16 rains
The country saw many heartwarming instances of people offering help when the unprecedented rains hit the UAE on April 16 last year. Those moments were remarkably sober and heroic.
Dubai Parks™ and Resorts to Host Largest Easter Egg Hunt in the Region
Dubai Parks™ and Resorts, the Middle East’s largest theme park destination is hosting the biggest Easter egg hunt in the region with over 100,000 colourful eggs holding cracking prizes worth AED …
e& UAE redefines 5G with 6 GHz and 600 MHz testing, achieving speed and coverage
By leveraging commercial CPE for real-world deployment, e& UAE is unlocking the full potential of these spectrum bands to complement its existing 5G network. This initiative reinforces the UAE’s …
UAE DPM Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed to arrive today
ISLAMABAD: The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, Sheikh Abdullah …
Copycat Dubai Pistachio Chocolate Bar Recipe
Indulge in a homemade version of the famous Copycat Dubai Pistachio Chocolate Bar with this easy recipe. Perfect for chocolate lovers!
Dubai crypto authority suspends BitOasis
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Kenyan man in Dubai amazed by machine telling ripeness of avocadoes
A Kenyan in Dubai found a machine that scans avocados for ripeness, unlike in Kenya where people squeeze it. Kenyans cracked jokes about the device.
Sharjah disburses Dhs9.37 million to taxi number plate owners
The Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (SRTA) has begun distributing the annual bonus to owners of old taxi number plates in the emirate for the year …
Dubai Fountain closes: Residents, tourists bid goodbye as iconic show pauses for renovation
The Dubai Fountain’s performances will be halted temporarily for upgrading its choreography, lighting, and sound systems. Abra rides that allow visitors to go up close to the show will also stop …
Ghirardelli will serve a Dubai Chocolate Sundae in NYC — but only for one day
The rich and creamy concoction is a fusion of Ghirardelli’s world-famous hot fudge mixed in with layers of vanilla ice cream, a mixture of pistachio butter, white chocolate, and kataifi — shredded …
Sharjah, Rabat embody cultural partnership rooted in people, shared vision for future: SBA
Building on the massive turnout and vibrant engagement with the emirate’s guest of honour pavilion at the 30th Rabat International Publishing and Book Fair, Ahmed bin Rakkad Al Ameri, CEO of the …
How freelancers in the UAE can open the right bank account
“When opening a bank account in the UAE as a freelancer, it is important to ensure you have the correct documentation, which includes a freelance permit, passport and visa copy, proof of address, and …
There’s a new karaoke bar coming to Dubai
It has an 80,000 song list… If you’ve had enough of singing in the shower, and want to head somewhere more serious, and more fun, Replay is coming to Dubai. It’s set to launch in Q2, is the first and …
TikTok made me do it: Viral Dubai chocolate sparks global pistachio supply crunch
The viral Dubai chocolate, made of pistachio, shredded pastry, and milk chocolate, was launched by Emirati chocolatier FIX in 2021. Two years later, a post on TikTok turned the bars into a global …