Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) has announced a strategic partnership with the Environment and Protected Areas Authority (EPAA) in Sharjah. This …
UFC announces return to Abu Dhabi for Fight Night event in July
The UFC will return to Abu Dhabi for a Fight Night event this summer. Promotion officials announced Thursday morning that a UFC Fight Night event will take place July 26 at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi.
UFC Fight Night is coming back to Abu Dhabi – here’s everything you need to know
Fight fans, get ready – UFC is making its grand return to Abu Dhabi for another adrenaline-fuelled showdown on Saturday, July 26 at Etihad Arena. That’s right, the Octagon is back and this time, it …
Abu Dhabi Police warn against Ramadan scams on social media
ABU DHABI, 20th March, 2025 (WAM) — Abu Dhabi Police have cautioned the public against fraudulent Ramadan competitions circulating on social media, which trick users into sharing personal and banking …
UFC returns to Abu Dhabi for a thrilling fight night in July
UFC, the world’s premier mixed martial arts organisation, in partnership with the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi), announced the return of UFC to Abu Dhabi on July 26, …
Dubai: Children line up for ‘Ramadan passport stamps’ after Taraweeh prayers each night
Every night during Ramadan, children at Nad Al Sheba Mosque eagerly line up after Taraweeh prayers, holding small blue booklets — their Ramadan passports …
Dubai announces Eid Al Fitr 2025 holidays
The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) has issued a circular announcing Eid Al Fitr holidays. It states that work across all entities, departments and institutions affiliated with …
Dubai Government Human Resources Department announces Eid al-Fitr holiday for 1446 Hijri
The Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) issued a circular announcing Eid al-Fitr holidays for 1446 Hijri, which states that work across all entities, departments and institutions affili …
Life in a Foreign University | ‘Pursuing management & technology programme in Dubai transformed my idea on business and innovation’
Punya Arora shares her journey of studying abroad in a unique global university programme that spans seven countries. From an early passion for business to choosing a Management and Technology degree, …
Bengaluru gold smuggling: Karnataka court rejects bail to Telugu actor Virat Konduru, cites single-day travel to Dubai on 25 occasions
Virat Konduru was arrested on March 9 in Bengaluru, six days after Ranya Rao alias Harshavardini Ranya, the stepdaughter of a senior IPS officer in Karnataka, was arrested at the Kempegowda …
Global Financial Centre Index: Dubai becomes a ‘Global Leader’ and achieves several ‘firsts’
London and Dubai: Dubai’s progress as one of the world’s leading global financial centres has been recognised in the latest edition the Global Financial Centre Index rankings with success being …
Abu Dhabi scientists develop ‘moon dust’ made out of UAE rocks to boost lunar ambitions
A team of Abu Dhabi scientists has developed its own artificial moon dust, derived from the UAE’s rich natural resources, to help lay the groundwork for the nation’s ambitious quest to land Emirati …
Piece of Moon in UAE? Researchers create simulated lunar dust to support exploration
In a laboratory at a university in Abu Dhabi a team of researchers have been working on something groundbreaking – bringing a piece of the Moon to Earth. The Emirates Lunar Simulant, a specially …
Dubai-based Augustus Media pushes Shopify boycott over president’s tweet supporting fair reporting of Israel
After Harley Finkelstein’s comments, Smashi urged Shopify’s 25,000 Middle Eastern customers to avoid the e-commerce platform …
Sharjah shuts down 2 popular kitchens for violating health laws during Ramadan
Sharjah has shut down two popular kitchens in the city for failing to comply with health standards, the emirate’s municipality announced on Thursday. These establishments came under scrutiny for not …
Sharjah animation forum to feature 72 global speakers
The Sharjah Book Authority (SBA) is gearing up for the third edition of the Sharjah Animation Conference (SAC 2025), an annual international platform …
Dubai travel: Busiest dates revealed ahead of Eid Al Fitr holidays
As a large number of travellers depart from and arrive to Dubai, UAE’s flag carrier Emirates expects busy weekends ahead of, during, and after Eid Al Fitr holidays. Traffic congestion is expected …