Seeing the doctor was in right earnest, I hesitatingly offered up — maybe I’m a mix of both. ‘Who do you resemble the most,” he questioned again, forcing me to opt for my mother, feeling a bit guilty …
UAE weather alert: Hail in Kalba, rain in parts of Dubai, Sharjah, and Fujairah, strong winds, dust storm across the UAE
Hail and heavy rain hit parts of Sharjah, including Kalba on Monday evening. The National Center of Meteorology shared videos on social media. Strong winds and dust storms were reported in some parts …
UAE, Saudi ecommerce markets will keep growing at 40%, says Dubai CommerCity
Dubai: Online buying and selling in the UAE and Saudi Arabia will hit growth rates of 40 per cent plus, helping drive overall ecommerce volumes in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia to $148.5 …
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Crypto platform BitOasis gains approval to operate in Abu Dhabi
BitOasis has received new regulatory approvals from the ADGM as it prepares to launch the first licensed crypto exchange in the Middle East.
Sharjah gets 590 new mosques in two years
There had been 1,343 privately run mosques in 2018. The department said that Sharjah city registered the most number of mosques at 2,119 in 2020, up from 1,705 in 2018. The Central Region now has 446 …
Abu Dhabi developer Aldar to invest in Fifth Wall ‘proptech’ fund
Abu Dhabi developer Aldar Properties ALDAR.AD plans to invest in Fifth Wall’s European Real Estate Technology Fund to tap the venture capital firm’s network of so-called proptech businesses, it said …
UAE award ‘regrets’ that philosopher Habermas rejected prize
The board of trustees of a high-priced literary award from the United Arab Emirates expressed regret on Monday that prominent German philosopher Juergen Habermas had turned down the prize, reversing …
Video: UAE dust storm alerts issued as strong winds kick up sand
Authorities in the UAE have urged drivers to be cautious as visibility has been affected due to strong winds kicking up dust and sand.The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has issued a code yellow …
UAE, China launch project to produce Sinopharm vaccine
The United Arab Emirates and China on Sunday announced a venture to produce the Sinopharm coronavirus vaccine in the Gulf nation, state media reported. The Middle East China CNBG The UAE’s Group 42 …
Steps singer Lisa Scott-Lee is pictured working as a headteacher in Dubai in a white hot blazer and shorts
STEPS singer Lisa Scott-Lee has been pictured working as a headteacher in Dubai after moving to the Middle East with her family. The 45-year-old looks every inch the cool headteacher as she poses in a …
Eat out: 32 great business lunches to try in Dubai
The reason I love business lunches so much is because you can enjoy Dubai’s top restaurants for less. Most business lunches include two or three courses, which usually don’t go over Dh200. Explore the …
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Abu Dhabi’s Technology Innovation Institute Unveils the Arab World’s First Electromagnetic Compatibility Labs
Technology Innovation Institute (TII), the applied research pillar of the Advanced Technology Research Council (ATRC), today announced that its Directed Energy Research Centre (DERC) has unveiled its …
Eid Al Fitr in UAE: Follow these rules to prevent COVID-19
UAE residents this year will be celebrating their third Eid in the coronavirus pandemic, but that does not mean that local/ federal authorities will relax rules. Due to the strenu …
UAE: Man on trial for running over pedestrians, causing permanent disability
A man of Arab origin is facing trial at the Ajman traffic court for running over two men of Asian origin, while driving at high speed, and causing them permanent disabilities.ALSO READ:>> UAE: Woman …
UAE condemns Houthi attempt to target Saudi Arabia’s Najran
The United Arab Emirates on Monday said it condemned the attempts of the Iran-backed Houthi militia to target Saudi Arabia’s Najran with a ballistic …
New Dubai visa services launched on government app
A new bundle of Dubai residency services is now available on the DubaiNow app.Available for the first time and exclusively on DubaiNow are residency services for parents, grandparents and other …
Video: High demand for Covid vaccine during Ramadan in Dubai
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has reported a ‘high demand’ for Covid vaccines during the holy month of Ramadan. Tweeting a video on Monday, the authority said Dubai seeks to vaccinate 100 per cent …