UAE amnesty extension beneficiary eagerly awaits reunion with mother, children Gudala Baby shows her old and new travel documents in front of her shared accommodation in Dubai on Wednesday. Sajila …
UAE: FAB’s end-of-service benefits fund for private sector granted initial approval
The scheme is being launched under a UAE Cabinet Resolution which introduced an alternative voluntary savings scheme for private sector employers and employees …
UAE announces 4 holidays on National Day
The UAE’s National Day celebrations, officially named ‘Eid Al Etihad’, will honor the unification of the Emirates on December 2, 1971. This year, the event will focus on sustainability and …
UAE receives first follow-on MRTT aircraft
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has received the first of a further two Airbus A330 Multirole Tanker Transport (MRTT) aircraft ordered in 2021. The manufacturer announced the delivery to the UAE Air …
O’Neill urged to intervene as Co Tyrone man detained in Dubai over online review
Northern Ireland’s First Minister Michelle O’Neill has been urged to intervene after a Co Tyrone man was arrested in the UAE over an online review he posted. Craig Ballentine, 33, from Cookstown, was …
Dubai to launch first aerial taxi vertiport in 2026; check details here
Dubai is moving closer to becoming the first city with urban air transport. The city approved the construction of its first aerial taxi vertiport. The vertiport will be located near Dubai …
Dubai: Vehicle catches fire on Sheikh Zayed Road, causes nearly 2km-traffic jam
A vehicle caught fire in the middle of Sheikh Zayed Road near Emirates Metro Station and Crowne Plaza Hotel on Wednesday afternoon.Heavy traffic was reported on the lane heading towards Abu Dhabi from …
Dubai: 32 deaths due to sudden car swerving in 2024, reveal police
A total of 32 lives were lost this year in road accidents across Dubai due to sudden swerving by motorists, a Dubai Police official confirmed to Khaleej Times on Wednesday. This alarming statistic …
Woman from Telangana found hanging in house in Dubai
According to sources, Yennamaneni Supriya (35), from Jagtial was found hanging from the ceiling fan at her house in the United Arab Emirates.
First phase of Dubai Exhibition Centre expansion valued at $2.7bln
Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) has initiated the first phase of the Dubai Exhibition Centre (DEC) expansion at Expo City Dubai, with enabling works and piling contracts now completed, and main …
‘Dubai Code for Ports’ to boost maritime capacity
The Ports, Customs and Free Zone Corporation (PCFC) has announced the launch of a pioneering project, the ‘Dubai Code for Ports,’ the first of its kind globally. This comprehensive technical guide …
My key takeaways from Dubai’s Real Estate Strategy 2033
In my opinion, one of the most impressive aspects of Dubai’s Real Estate Strategy 2033 is its focus on innovation. The plan explicitly sets out the need to raise the quality of developments, enhance …
Paymentology announces partnership with Zand Bank to accelerate fintech growth in the UAE
It also while reinforces the UAE’s position as a regional and global hub for the digital economy. By lowering the barriers to entry for new fintech players and accelerating financial innovation, the …
UAE’s Zand Bank partners with Paymentology to accelerate fintech growth
Paymentology, a leading global issuer processor, announced signing a referral partnership with Zand Bank, the UAE’s first fully licensed, all-digital bank. This collaboration focuses on expanding …
ADNOC Offshore awards $500m EPC contract for Upper Zakum production expansion
The contract includes the engineering, procurement and construction (EPC) of several structures on Assefiya Island.
US hardwood all the rage as UAE imports rise
Hardwood imports up by 60% US exports to GCC worth $23m Environmentally sustainable The UAE’s imports of US hardwood have spiked dramatically in the first three quarters of this year amid …
Import prices jump by most in 6 months on oil prices, strong dollar
South Korea’s import prices rose by the largest margin in six months in October due to rising global oil prices and the weak Korean currency, central bank data showed Tuesday. The import price index …