Understandably, the pandemic has changed the travel dynamics between the two countries. Here, we break down the rules you’ll have to adhere to while flying from the US to the UAE and vice versa.
Dubai: Tourists who tried to sell fake cash worth $3 million get reduced jail terms
A gang of four, accused of selling and possessing counterfeit money will receive a reduced jail term, followed by deportation, according to the latest ruling by Dubai’s appeal court. The court reduced …
From Sharjah to Fujairah: The four most beautiful, hidden emirates
Historically known as the Trucial States, each of the seven emirates have their own rulers, maintain a large degree of autonomy in many respects, and for the traveller, offer an insight into the …
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Dubai-based man accused of raping woman inside car acquitted
Dubai: A Dubai-based man has been acquitted by the Dubai Court of First Instance of rape charges. The judges found the 28-year-old man not guilty of charges of raping his countrywoman inside a car …
Dubai chef’s assistant in the dock for stealing his salary
Dubai: A Dubai chef’s assistant has been accused of using his boss’ Emirates ID to illegally withdraw his salary from an exchange house. According to the Dubai Court of First Instance, the 22-year-old …
Dubai-based Opontia raises $20m to acquire MENA e-commerce brands
Opontia, a startup that acquires and grows e-commerce brands has raised $20m in seed funding. The seed round was led by Raed Ventures, Global Founders Capital, Presight Capital, and Kingsway Capital …
One-stop for aspiring business owners in the United Arab Emirates
Ras Al Khaimah Economic Zone (RAKEZ) holds every service required by anyone looking to launch their startups, positioning Ras Al Khaimah as a prosperous business hub. Ramy Jallad, Group CEO, RAKEZ, …
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Qatar Airways To Return To Sharjah With A Boeing 787
Qatar Airways is resuming flights to Sharjah on July 1. The Doha-based airline will fly a daily Boeing 787 Dreamliner on the route. Qatar Airways last flew to Sharjah in 2017, ending services when the …
UAE weather: Hot and humid day in Abu Dhabi, Dubai and Sharjah with cloudy skies in Fujairah
Dubai: It’s going to be a hot and humid Monday for UAE residents with temperatures hitting high 40s. According to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM), skies across the UAE are looking clear to …
Arab Celebrities Who Were Granted UAE Golden Visa
The UAE implemented a system for long-term residence visas, known as the UAE Golden Visa, in 2019. The system enables foreigners to live, work and study in the UAE without the need of a national spons …
War Elephants, UAE face off in high-stakes battle
DUBAI: The War Elephants face a make-or-break battle in Dubai with the hosts United Arab Emirates in Group G of the Asian qualifiers for the Fifa 2022 World Cup on Monday with both teams in with a …
Dh80 million lost in crypto scams in 2021
There have been a few hundred cases of crypto scams where people in Dubai have lost Dh80 million in 2021 and cases have been transferred to courts, said Tarek Mohammed, Head of Digital Assets Crime …
UAE: Teenager drowns while swimming off beach
An Emirati teenager drowned off the Dibba Al Fujairah beach on Sunday.The Fujairah Police said that two teens – aged 18 and 16 – had gone swimming, when they went missing.After a search operation, one …
UAE look to extend winning streak, vow no complacency against Thailand
The UAE will look to extend their winning streak in the joint 2022 World Cup and 2023 Asia Cup qualifiers when they take on Thailand in the second match on Monday. The UAE needed to win all their …
UAE tourism outlook brightens on vaccine rollout
The lender warned that building consumer confidence and opening up in a phased manner would be crucial in ensuring the resumption of UAE’s …
Qatar Airways to resume Sharjah flights on July 1
The Sharjah flights will be operated by the airline’s state-of-the-art Boeing 787 Dreamliner featuring 22 seats in First Class and 232 seats in Economy Class Qatar Airways has announced that it will …
Help Dubai Police identify this man
Dubai Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying the man in the picture. The man, who was found dead in Dubai Creek, is an African national in his 20s.