As temperatures soar outside, a sprawling shopping centre in Dubai echoes to the squeak of sneakers as hundreds of people join a “Mallathon” — an indoor, air-conditioned race. Running outside during …
Dubai records over 4,000 new real estate activities in H1 2025 as investor demand surges
Dubai’s real estate sector continued its strong momentum in the first half of 2025, with 4,049 new activities recorded — a clear sign of the emirate’s growing status as a global property investment …
Dubai’s AI Accelerator calls on tech innovators to engineer future of government services
Dubai Centre for Artificial Intelligence (DCAI) is now accepting applications for the second cycle of its “Future of AI in Government Services Accelerator” programme, inviting both local and …
Dubai real estate: PRYPCO Mortgage secures $26m deal
PRYPCO Mortgage has completed one of the largest single-ticket retail mortgages ever recorded in Dubai — valued at AED94.5m ($25.7m). The record-breaking deal ranks among the top three mortgage …
Dubai runners beat 50°C heat with indoor marathon
“If you run outside, it’s not healthy at all because temperatures are around 40C to 50C,” said one runner who gave his name as Rai, his platinum-blond hair pulled back with a headband.
UAE: Peak summer period ends on August 10; will temperatures decrease?
August 10 marks the close of the Al Mirzam period, characterised by hot, dry winds that cause temperatures to rise …
Kerala Man Arrested Over Wife’s Suicide In UAE’s Sharjah, Released On Bail
A month after the death of Chavara native Athulya Shekhar (29) in Sharjah, Kerala Police on Sunday detained her husband Satheesh (40), the sole accused in the case, at Thiruvananthapuram International …
Kerala Man Held In Connection With Wife’s Death In Sharjah, Released On Anticipatory Bail
A month after the death of Chavara native Athulya Shekhar (29) in Sharjah, Kerala Police on Sunday detained her hus …
Dubai real estate insights 2025: What are GCC property investors prioritising in H2?
Off-plan developments lead buyer demand: GCC investors are increasingly attracted to off-plan projects thanks to flexible payment plans and promising capital appreciation. Hotspots such as Arjan, …
Athulya’s death in Sharjah; Police arrest husband Satheesh, to be released on bail
A month after Chavara native Athulya Shekhar, 29, was found dead in her apartment in Sharjah, Kerala police on Sunday held her husband Satheesh, 40, the sole accused in the case a …
Arada awards $168 million construction contract for Anantara Sharjah Resort and Residences
Arada’s Anantara Sharjah Residences and Anantara Sharjah Resort will feature striking architecture including a signature gateway …
Dubai: Gang convicted for imitating police, stealing over Dh1.2 million
The gang, comprising a Gulf national and five Asians, has been sentenced to three years in prison by the Dubai Court of First Instance …
Mandarin Oriental to open Dubai hotel and branded residences in Wasl Tower by October 2025
Mandarin Oriental is expanding its footprint in Dubai with the launch of its second property, Mandarin Oriental Downtown, Dubai, set to open in October 2025.
UAE: Over 3,600 people convert to Islam in Dubai in first half of 2025
Over 3,600 people embraced Islam in Dubai during the first half of 2025 through the Mohammed bin Rashid Centre for Islamic Culture. The Centre also enrolled 1,300+ students and conducted educational …
As temperatures touch 50 deg C, Dubai runners turn to indoor marathon
The government-backed initiative aims to encourage exercise during August, often the United Arab Emirates’ hottest month. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
UAE: Job offer during probation? What the law says about resigning during first 6 months
Are you currently on probation and received another job offer? Or perhaps you’ve decided to resign and leave the UAE altogether. Before making a move, it’s important to understand the regulations that …
Saudi Arabia And The UAE Are Acquiring Lots Of High-Tech Drones
These deals illustrate how Saudi Arabia and the UAE’s grand plans for expanding and enhancing their military arsenals with sophisticated drones are underway.