A holidaymaker from Northern Ireland who was detained in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) after posting a negative Google review has described his return home as a “Christmas miracle”. Craig Ballentine, …
Man who faced prison in Dubai over text emojis is freed to return to Ireland
An Irishman who was facing ‘several years’ in a Dubai jail for sending ‘threatening’ emojis has finally been freed after a campaign for his release.
Should You Rent or Buy a Car in Dubai?
Here’s What You Need to Know Dubai’s dynamic lifestyle often calls for the convenience of having your own wheels. But the big question remains: should you rent or buy a car? The answer depends on …
Dubai: Azizi’s $95.3mln Creek Views III construction 15% complete
Although its scheduled previously announced handover date is Q1 2026, an earlier, ahead-of-schedule date is being aimed for …
Digital Dubai and Dubai Future Foundation sign strategic partnership to cultivate future skills
A strategic initiative to equip talent with the tools and technologies needed to shape the future, fostering flexibility and proactivity to ensure sustained growth and competitiveness, and positioning …
Your ultimate guide to Dubai’s J1 Beach
If you’re looking for a change from the usual spots in Dubai, the emirate’s newest and most exclusive destination, J1 Beach has opened its doors. By redefining beachfront luxury and elevating the city …
Esseily’s NYE Concert to Take Place at Dubai Festival City
The Egyptian singer will perform his greatest hits from ‘Fe Hetta Tanya’ and ‘Shebr W Nos’ to ‘Keda Keda Bayza’.
Sharjah meet calls for rpreserving heritage cities
The Sharjah Institute for Heritage (SIH) concluded the “First Heritage Conference” under the theme “Heritage Cities in the Arab World,” which took place in Sharjah’s Heritage Area.
Abu Dhabi’s ADQ collaborates with Aqua Development to launch shrimp farming pilot in KEZAD
ADQ has partnered with Aqua Development, a South Korean aquaculture start-up, to explore the feasibility of land-based shrimp farming in the UAE’s climate. The partnership will explore the feasibility …
10 incredible things to do in Abu Dhabi this weekend: December 20 to 22
As the new year approaches in Abu Dhabi… A weekend comes and a weekend goes in Abu Dhabi but the fun stays consistent. That is the best thing about the capital – there’s never a shortage of fun. This …
Taxation Society hosts seminar on ‘Mastering UAE Corporate Tax Returns’
The event featured leading experts and panelists who shared actionable strategies to help businesses effectively navigate the upcoming corporate tax compliance …
UAE explores with China ways to enhance economic, investment relations in various sectors
China has been a key trading partner for the UAE, accounting for 11.20% of the UAE’s non-oil trade in the first half of 2024 …
Dubai night-swimming beaches welcome 1.5m visitors since launch
Dubai Municipality announced that the night-swimming beaches in Jumeirah 2, Jumeirah 3, and Umm Suqeim 1 have welcomed approximately 1.5m visitors within 18 months of their opening.
Elite Group Holding to develop Dhs100m auto hub in Dubai
Dubai Industrial City, a key business district within TECOM Group, is home to over 1,100 local, regional, and international customers and 350 operational factories …
Bill Burr, Kevin Hart and Trevor Noah to headline second Abu Dhabi Comedy Week
The line-up for next year’s Abu Dhabi Comedy Week will include Bill Burr, Kevin Hart, and Trevor Noah. The superstar comedians are among the international names coming to the UAE capital, as part of a …
Groundbreaking CAR-T therapy performed on lupus patient in Abu Dhabi
Image: ADSCC Doctors and researchers at the Abu Dhabi Stem Cells Centre (ADSCC) have successfully performed Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-Cell Therapy (CAR-T) for a patient with systemic lupus …
It’s official: Abu Dhabi Comedy Season is returning for a second edition with some *huge* names
Abu Dhabi Comedy Season is coming back with a bang for its second edition in 2025, with huge names confirmed, including Trevor Noah and Kevin Hart.