ABU DHABI, 19th August, 2024 (WAM) — The International Astronomical Centre in Abu Dhabi has announced the discovery of a new asteroid within the asteroid belt of our solar system by one of its team …
Largest food hall in the Middle East open in Dubai Festival City
Al-Futtaim Real Estate’s 70,000-square-foot Market Island has been developed in collaboration with Russian developer Zemskiy Group, marking its Dubai debut. Largest food hall in the Middle East open …
UAE to Impose Fines of Up to Dh1 Million for Hiring Tourists
The UAE government has significantly increased fines for employers hiring workers on visit visas, as part of new amendments to the labor law. Legal experts emphasize that these changes are aimed at …
‘Low air fares for expats’: UAE travel group to launch Indian airline, expand to Middle East
An Indian business group with a presence in the UAE will launch an airline that they claim will provide economical air tickets for residents. The Alhind group, which has been operating in the travel …
UAE: Domestic workers and employers can resolve disputes faster under new law
“Now, Mohre can immediately resolve domestic worker disputes if the claim’s total amount does not exceed Dh50,000 or if the dispute involves non-compliance with a prior decision issued by the ministry …
ED investigates Indian links of foreign gambling apps, suspects over Rs 1 lakh cr bets
The Mahadev scam, revealing extensive illegal online betting networks, is far from resolved despite some progress. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) is now investigating over two dozen offshore gaming …
Dubai: 386 New Jobs Created By Firms In DWTCA Free Zone
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Companies at the Dubai World Trade Centre Authority (DWTCA) Free Zone created 386 new jobs in the first half of this year, taking the total to 8,223, an increase of 5 per cent.
How Skillmount’s VAT And Corporate Tax Course Is Shaping The Future Of UAE’s Workforce
Then, in 2023, corporate tax was also implemented. This sparked a frenzy of new nance jobs, drawing eager job-seekers from around the world hoping to strike gold. However, the reality didn’t quite …
InterContinental Dubai Festival City unveils enhancements to boost MICE presence
A recent report by Coherent Market Insights highlights the UAE MICE market’s anticipated growth from $5.65 billion in 2024 to $10.01 billion by 2031. This impressive growth trajectory is fuelled by …
Region’s largest food hall of its kind now open in Dubai
The Market Island is strategically located on the ground floor at the northern end of the mall, covering an expansive area of 70,000 sq ft. As the largest food hall of its kind in the Middle East, it …
UAE Jobs: Dubai Group To Hire 1,000 Bike Riders, Recruitment To Run Until Thursday
The Dubai-based Transguard Group, which provides security, facilities management, cash services, and white-collar staffing services in the UAE, on Monday announced that it would hire 1,000 motorbike …
Expert Warns Against Flood of Imported Petrochemicals from UAE
Jakarta. An analyst recently warned against the flood of imported petrochemical products from the United Arab Emirates (UAE) following the implementation of a bilateral trade pact.
Digital Sharjah processes over 952,000 transactions
Since its launch in 2021, the ‘Digital Sharjah’ platform, by the Sharjah Digital Department (SDD), has processed more than 952,000 transactions …
Dubai’s hidden gems: Where do the city’s food bloggers like to eat?
There are themed restaurants and Michelin-starred spots and places where the food and the views vie for attention.But there are also smaller spaces (with smaller bills), authentic food and a vibe that’ll make you smile.
Travel Unpacked: Dubai’s newest cruise, mpox travel advice and freediving in France
As a new variant of mpox continues to spread, several countries will screen travellers and others are recommending that tourists visiting countries in Africa get vaccinated before they go. Ahead of the UAE’s cruise season returning,
Sharjah: Up to 80% discount on supplies, 100 bags to be distributed in ‘back-to-school’ campaign
As thousands of students are set to go ‘back-to-school’ on August 26, parents can avail discounts up to 80 per cent on school supplies across Sharjah. The deals are available on apparel, electronic …
Sharjah to carry out surprise school inspections, address violence in new safety initiative
A new initiative will be launched across Sharjah on Tuesday, August 20. The ‘Community Prevention in Schools’ programme themed ‘Together for a Positive Learning Community’ will involve surprise …