Discover Dubai’s interactive indoor sports guide for summer 2025, featuring air-conditioned venues and the exciting Dubai Sports World. Beat the heat and stay active with family-friendly options for …
Abu Dhabi Department of Energy signs MoU with INSEAD to enhance energy and water efficiency
This partnership is set to support sustainable development and reinforce Abu Dhabi’s standing as a global energy hub …
Husband booked in suspected dowry death of Kerala woman in Sharjah
KOLLAM: Thekkumbhagam police have registered a case against Sasthamcotta native Satheesh Sankar following the suspected suicide of his wife, Athulya, 35, in Sharjah. She was found hanging in her …
Sharjah summer youth programme draws strong community support
The interactive summer programme “Our Holiday is Different”, organised by the Sharjah Old Cars Club in collaboration with the Sharjah Sports Council, is witnessing wide participation from over 18 …
Gold prices up in Dubai; some shops see low footfall amid high prices, summer break
Gold prices rose Dh1 per gram on Monday. Investors this week will be monitoring developments in US trade talks and the Federal Reserve’s policy meeting scheduled for next week …
Dubai’s Real Estate soars to record transactions of Dh431 billion in H1 2025
Dubais real estate market recorded transactions worth of over Dh431 billion, which is about 26 per cent more than last years first half, as reported by the Gulf news.
Abu Dhabi to host 2025 IFMA Youth World Muay Thai Championship in September
For the first time in the Middle East, Abu Dhabi will host the 2025 IFMA Youth World Muay Thai Championship from the 10th to the 20th of September 2025, …
Mubadala begins construction of Abu Dhabi Al Maryah Waterfront enhancement project
Mubadala Investment Company PJSC has begun construction of the Al Maryah Waterfront enhancement project on Al Maryah Island. The move marks the start of a development that will transform the area’s …
5 of the best restaurants in Abu Dhabi this week: July 21 to 24
What’s cooking in some of the best restaurants in Abu Dhabi this week Good food isn’t hard to find in Abu Dhabi – but some spots, new or familiar, are switching things up in the best way. Here are …
UAE tax authority announces $871mln in tax refunds for Emiratis building new residences by June
“Notable examples include the tax refund services for new residences for UAE nationals and VAT refund for tourists, which have undergone continuous improvement to streamline and expedite the refund …
UAE to impose higher taxes on sugary drinks
The UAE has revised its excise tax structure for sugar-sweetened drinks to encourage healthier lifestyles. The current flat-rate tax will be replaced by a tiered model starting in 2026, the …
Federal Tax Authority announces AED 3.2bln in tax refunds for UAE nationals building new residences by June 2025
The FTA also highlighted that more than 7,000 new applications for VAT refunds for UAE nationals building new residences were approved between June 2024 and June 2025, amounting to AED 653.1 million.
Dubai to take control of offshore oil resources | Reuters
Dubai has joined those oil producers tightening their grip on energy assets, … Dubai to take control of offshore oil resources. By Reuters. August 9, 2007 9:10 PM UTC Updated January 20, 2007 …
Mapped out: Abu Dhabi’s 13 best-ranked private schools and how much they charge
Abu Dhabi residents have plenty of top-rated options when it comes to choosing the best private schools for their children. There are more than 200 nurseries and schools in the emirate offering …
Exclusive-Trump pledged to save Afghans. But UAE had already sent some evacuees back, cable shows
By Humeyra Pamuk WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Days before President Donald Trump said he would help Afghan evacuees who fled their country and were stuck in the United Arab Emirates, the Emirati government …
Dubai Police arrest cybercrime gang behind fake online investment schemes
The operation was part of the ongoing national awareness campaign, launched to educate the public about rising cyber threats …
Look: Inside Sharjah’s red sand Faya desert that holds 210,000 years of history
The terrain is a dramatic mosaic of red-coloured sands, jagged rock formations, and fossilized riverbeds, which at some point in time was all under an ocean.