The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai warned motorists of traffic and expected delay on Jumeirah St on Saturday, August …
UAE holiday dates; 4-day week in Dubai; Saudi labour law changes; UAE casino update – 10 things you missed this week
UAE holidays, 4-day working week, Saudi labour laws, Ras Al Khaimah casino update, Mo Vlogs and more top stories this week …
Dubai: Couple Camps Out At Immigration Firm For 4 Days Over Failed Canada Residency Promise
A Sharjah couple refused to leave a Dubai immigration firm’s office for four days after the company allegedly failed to secure their permanent residency in Canada, despite upfront payments. Frustrated …
UAE weather: Chances of rainfall in some areas; yellow alert issued for rough sea
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) issued a yellow alert on Saturday, August 10, for rough sea and fresh winds reaching up to 40kmph, blowing in a northeasterly direction. The weather department …
Dubai: Can Traffic Be Eased By Imposing Congestion Charge?
London, San Diego, Stockholm, Singapore and Milan are some of the busiest cities in the world that impose congestion charge – a tariff on motorists to enter and drive around busy areas at certain …
Renty’s Yevhen Parokhod on running a successful business in the UAE
Yevhen Parokhod, the founder of Renty.ae, shares insights on starting a car rental business in the UAE and discusses challenges and opportunities …
UAE: Trial Ordered For Gang Of 100 Who Terrorised Victims, Extorted Money
More than 100 individuals, believed to be part of a syndicate, are set to stand trial in Abu Dhabi for “crimes that threaten the state’s security, public order, and peace”, authorities announced on …
UAE: Teen Who Can’t Leave House Due To ‘Deformed Legs’ Undergoes Life-Changing Surgery
Khamis Al Ahbabi, Mohamed’s father, said they only wished for a normal, happy life for their son.“We were sad that he couldn’t leave the house and enjoy the outdoors. And since he studied remotely due …
Tropical Storm Debbie: UAE urges citizens in US to exercise caution
Image Credit: AFP Dubai: The UAE Consulate in New York has issued an advisory to Emirati residents in New York City and New Jersey due to strong winds, heavy rains, and flooding caused by Tropical …
UAE Suspends 32 Gold Refineries in Anti-Money Laundering Investigation
The United Arab Emirates suspended this week operations in 32 of its gold refineries after inspections revealed that its gold sector had committed hundreds of anti-money laundering violations.
Abu Dhabi Invests In Art In $1 Billion Deal With Sotheby’s
Abu Dhabi’s latest bet? Blue-chip art.ADQ, an Abu Dhabi sovereign-wealth fund, said Friday it had agreed to a roughly $1 billion investment deal with Sotheby’s to become the New York auction house’s …
Abu Dhabi’s ADQ, Sotheby’s majority owner Drahi to invest $1 billion in auction house
DUBAI (Reuters) -Abu Dhabi wealth fund ADQ and Sotheby’s majority owner Patrick Drahi will invest $1 billion in the auction house in a deal that will see ADQ acquire a minority stake in the company, …
Abu Dhabi Will Acquire a Minority Stake in Sotheby’s Auction House
ADQ, Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund, has signed a definitive agreement to acquire a minority interest in Sotheby’s, the auction house announced. Its owner, the telecom billionaire Patrick Drahi, …
‘More vacations, time with kids’: How 3-day weekend changed life for employees in Sharjah
Working in the Sharjah Government for four days has improved the quality of my work, and gave me more time to spend with my children. I have become more organised in taking vac …
UAE: Mohamed Bin Zayed University for Humanities and Global Peace Foundation Indonesia plan strategic joint initiatives
The delegation from the Global Peace Foundation Indonesia was headed by its president, Dr. Shafruddin Campo, and was received by Dr. Khalifa Mubarak Al Dhaheri, Chancellor of the MBZUH, at its …
UAE Orders Trial Of Dozens Of Alleged Gang Members
The United Arab Emirates has ordered more than 100 alleged members of a criminal gang to stand trial, state media said Friday, following an increase in mass convictions in the Gulf state.
UAE: Al Ansari’s net profit totals AED205 million in H1 2024
In H1 2024, the group recorded AED136 million in EBITDA (Earnings Before Interest, Tax, Depreciation, and Amortisation), a decline of 8 percent year-on-year (YoY).