When Israel’s Foreign Minister, Yair Lapid, steps onto United Arab Emirates soil on Tuesday it will be a landmark moment for his country and the Arab world. Mr Lapid will become the first Israeli …
British embassy in Dubai faces backlash for flying Pride flag
The British embassy in the United Arab Emirates has faced a local backlash over its decision to fly the Pride flag, with some users on social media calling the move “disrespectful” and “not acceptable …
Abu Dhabi to ban unvaccinated people from most public places
Health officials in Abu Dhabi, capital city of the United Arab Emirates, announced Monday that most public places will be closed to those who have not been vaccinated against COVID-19 starting in …
UAE’s health ministry urges public to use e-services for sick leaves
The UAE’s Ministry of Health and Prevention (Mohap) urged the public to use its electronic services for sick leaves and medical reports.The service includes requests for medical reports, attestation …
UAE best country after India for us to host big events: BCCI VP Rajeev Shukla
For a country that famously brought cricket to the desert before Virat Kohli, the game’s biggest superstar now, was born, the UAE had long waited for a chance to play host to a World Cup.The wait …
T20 World Cup shifted out of India to UAE and Oman
The T20 World Cup, scheduled to be played in October-November, has been officially moved from India to UAE and Oman.
Ice baths for the mind and body break heat of UAE desert
As the morning sun bakes the orange dunes of the UAE desert, a man lowers himself into a tinkling tub of ice. Weathering such extreme discomfort is an attempt to boost the body’s immunity and connect …
Dubai Summer Surprises Gears Up for an Exciting 24th Edition
Another edition of the Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) is finally here! Back for its 24 th year, the annual retail celebration will feature 10 weeks of sensational shopping, food, fun and festivities, …
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Dubai City RTA presents the future-ready Oud Metha bus station to citizens
Dubai has opened the doors to the much-awaited Oud Metha Bus Station, which features an ultra-modern design, rendering it a model station. Strategically placed at just 300 meters from the Oud Metha …
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Abu Dhabi Closing Nearly All Public Spaces to Those Without COVID Vaccine
The United Arab Emirates capital has already implemented a “green pass” system that limits public access to those who are vaccinated.
UAE constantly refines its economic model and strategic approaches: VP
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Monday said the vision, proactive strategy …
Asian to serve life sentence for murder in Dubai
The Dubai Criminal Court sentenced an Asian driver to life in jail, to be followed by deportation on charges of murdering a relative due to ill-treatment.
Asian woman arrested for smuggling over 6kg of hashish into Dubai Airport
During interrogation the defendant confessed to attempting to smuggle the drugs in order to promote and sell it inside the country.
Expo 2020 Dubai: Ethiopia to showcase the beginnings of humanity
Ambassador Jerusalem Amdemariam Tadesse, Consul-General of Ethiopia, said visitors at the pavilion will have an opportunity to see the oldest human fossil.
Virtual Van Gogh exhibition set to attract shoppers, art lovers in Dubai
Shoppers and art lovers will soon be able to step into Van Gogh masterpieces projected onto walls and floors in an immersive experience in a Dubai shopping …
No Shot, No Service: Abu Dhabi To Ban Unvaccinated People From Most Public Places
Shopping centers, restaurants, cafes, gyms, universities and most other public places will be off-limits to the unvaccinated.
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The Latest: Abu Dhabi to close public spaces to unvaccinated
Abu Dhabi, the oil-rich capital of the United Arab Emirates, says a wide range of public places will soon be accessible only to those vaccinated against the coronavirus …
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