Sharjah resident Anoop Erathenparambil never imagined his 12-year-old daughter Devna’s complaints of stomach pain one night would be life-threatening. He told The National he first took her to a …
Emirati women invested Dhs9.2b in Sharjah real estate during 2023
Abdul Aziz Ahmed Al-Shamsi, Director General of Sharjah Real Estate Registration Department (RERD), praised the “great role played by Emirati women in the country’s progress towards prosperity, and …
20 business lunches to book for a midday break in Dubai
Known for its vibrant dining scene, Dubai has a plethora of restaurants with a host of irresistible business lunches you simply can’t miss. Designed for a luxe networking experience or even to take a …
UAE seeks consular services for arrested Telegram boss Pavel Durov
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has requested consular assistance for Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, who was arrested in France over allegations related to the spread of illegal content on the …
Pupil killed as speeding minivan crashes and flips over on Dubai road
A school pupil was killed and 11 people were injured when a minivan hit a central barrier and overturned on Dubai’s Hatta-Lehbab road on Tuesday morning. Dubai Police said the accident was caused by …
UAE asks France for ‘urgent’ consular services to arrested citizen Telegram’s Durov
The Foreign Affairs Ministry said it remained concerned and was “prioritizing the welfare of UAE citizens, safeguarding their interests.” “Providing all aspects of support” to its arrested citizen is …
Why Telegram billionaire Pavel Durov’s arrest risks fanning diplomatic tensions between France, Russia and the UAE
The Russian-born billionaire, who holds UAE and French citizenship as per Telegram’s website, has been based in Dubai since 2017, a few years after he left Russia following pressure from the Kremlin’s …
Women make up 18% of UAE entrepreneurs and 34.6% of workforce
Female entrepreneurship is on the rise in the UAE as more women launch and manage their own business Female entrepreneursh i p is booming in the UAE as more and more women launch their own business in …
UAE: Majid Al Futtaim’s consolidated revenues down 6% in H1-24
“Majid Al Futtaim Properties delivered a record performance, driven by the success of UAE-based shopping malls and strong consumer … of 2024. The Lifestyle business reported an increase in revenue …
Macklemore Cancels Dubai Show in Protest of UAE’s Role in Sudan War
“Our individual liberation IS Palestinian liberation,” the singer wrote. “Is Sudanese liberation. Is Congolese liberation.” …
12-year-old girl treated with life-changing surgery at Aster Hospital Sharjah
Patient was suffering from rare, twisted intestine causing bowel obstruction Dr Abhilash Jayachandran, Specialist Laparoscopic and General Surgery, and Dr Sandeep Tandel, Specialist Laparoscopic and …
Rare, twisted intestine causing bowel obstruction in a 12-year-old girl treated with life-changing surgery at Aster Hospital Sharjah
The surgical team, led by Dr. Sandeep Tandel, Specialist Laparoscopic and General Surgery, Aster Hospital Sharjah, and Dr. Abhilash Jayachandran, Specialist Laparoscopic and General Surgery, Aster …
Dubai authority fines former banker Dh3.6 million over ‘misleading conduct’
Former private banker Peter Georgiou has been fined $980,020 (about Dh3.6 million) for misleading conduct and his involvement in the violations of his former employer, Mirabaud (Middle East) Limited …
Dubai Chamber of Commerce launches ESG Label to enhance sustainable business practices
“The Dubai Chamber of Commerce ESG Label addresses the need for a holistic approach to sustainable business practices that benefit society and the environment, while also supporting our mission to …
UAE: From trainee to bank CEO, Emirati woman shares how she ‘made the impossible possible’
Emirati Shamsa Al Falasi was a fresh graduate when she joined a multinational bank’s franchise in the UAE. She was once an intern there, too — now, she ‘s the CEO. Breaking the glass ceiling in a …
South African diplomat in Dubai faces allegations of passport trafficking
The Sunday Times reported over the weekend that a South African diplomat in Dubai is being investigated for national security violations. This includes selling passports and visas to citizens of the …
Indian billionaire insulted by Rolls Royce Dubai showroom now owns a fleet of luxury cars
It was the year 2000 when the Malayali businessman visited a Rolls Royce showroom in Dubai, UAE. A staff member at the glitzy … Later, he broke off to launch his own Joyalukkas brand, which now has …