It was nearly midnight when a number of residents in Dubai’s Baniyas Square saw “thick, black smoke” billowing out of a hotel near the Naif area on Friday. Eyewitnesses said a blaze could have started …
Hot new property launches in Dubai for November 2024
Check out new property launches in Dubai November 2024 featuring apartment, townhouse and villa projects. Learn more about the latest projects in Dubai.
Abu Dhabi airports’ nine-month passenger jumps 31.2%
The growth in passenger traffic was more pronounced in Q3 2024, with Abu Dhabi airports serving 7.7 million passengers.
UAE jobs: 6-month maternity leave with full salary? Why firms should give mums longer breaks
While the UAE has set out rules on maternity and paternity leaves, there are companies that go the extra mile. There’s one that allows working mothers to have an and new dads can get extra 42 days.
UAE helps Gaza bakeries make bread again amid hunger crisis
The UAE has started an initiative to help Gaza make bread again amid critical shortage due to the ongoing war. Countless of Palestinians have been surviving on bread as food supplies run out — but …
New UAE laws; Petrol price increase; Dubai’s ‘viral chocolate’; Visa amnesty extended; Tax rules updated – 10 things you missed this week
Sarah Hamouda, founder of the now-cult-favourite brand, FIX, has transformed a pregnancy craving into a booming artisanal business globally known as the ‘Dubai Viral Chocolate’. Her products are so in …
Dubai Vs. Singapore: Entrepreneur’s Viral Thread Breaks Down Expat Life, Opportunities, & Challenges
A viral social media thread by Alessandro Palombo compares Dubai and Singapore’s unique lifestyles, business perks, and residency challenges for aspiring expatriates and entrepreneurs.
Sharjah real estate boom sees transactions hit $7.6bn and volume up 47% in 9 months
The volume of real estate transactions in Sharjah has increased by 47 per cent during the first nine months of 2024, compared to the same period last year. The value of these transactions reached …
How a high debt-burden ratio in the UAE can land you in financial trouble
People in the UAE take on debt for different reasons, such as investments, property acquisition, school fees, or even to fund lifestyle purchases. However, the affordability checks put in place by …
“Billionaire Hub vs Tax-Free Oasis”: X User’s Thread Comparing Singapore And Dubai Goes Viral
Alessandro Palombo, who has lived in Dubai for four years and launched two businesses in Singapore, shared insights from his journey to help entrepreneurs and expatriates choose between the two cities …
UAE to provide subsidised bread to Gazans under ‘Chivalrous Knight 3’ op
The continuous relief initiatives and campaigns implemented by the UAE aim to support displaced Palestinian families …
UAE attends Global Alliance for implementation of two-state solution meeting in Riyadh
The United Arab Emirates participated in a High-Level meeting of the Global Alliance for the implementation of the two-state solution, which was hosted by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Ninety-four …
UAE wins ‘Best Pavilion Award’ at 13th Erfoud International Date Fair
The UAE has won the Best Pavilion Award at the 13th edition of the International Date Fair, SIDATTES, currently being held in the Moroccan city of Erfoud and continuing until November 3. Sheikh Nahyan …
“No Guy Friends Ever”: Dubai Woman Shares Millionaire Husband’s “Strict Rules”
A woman from Dubai, who often flaunts her extravagant lifestyle online, has shared a new video on Instagram, prompting people to share mixed reactions.
Photo essay: Abu Dhabi street art project paints a picture of the city’s identity and ambition
A street art project aiming to transform Abu Dhabi’s public spaces into stunning canvasses has been expanded to feature more Emirati artists. Called Abu Dhabi Canvas, the initiative by the Department …
Celebrate 40 Years of the UAE and China’s Diplomatic Relations at the Upcoming ‘Building bridges for the future UAE & China’ Event in Abu Dhabi
Taking place on Abu Dhabi’s Corniche from November 1st to 3rd, ‘Building bridges for the future UAE & China’ will host a series of interactive workshops, live performances, cultural displays, and …
‘I have to keep Dh200 more’: Dubai residents worry about budget as Salik adds 2 toll gates
Soon after hearing about the activation of this month, Dubai motorists raised concerns about rising travel expenses. Many have started recalculating their budgets to take the extra costs into account.