When an expatriate passes away in Dubai or anywhere in the UAE, repatriating the body to their home country involves several legal and logistical steps. The process requires coordination between …
HE Alia Al Mazrouei On The UAE’s Entrepreneurial Edge
Eye-popping fundraising figures. Industry-shaping mergers and initiatives. Groundbreaking deals and partnerships.If the flurry of announcements coming from the UAE’s entrepreneurial arena of late is …
Insights: Real estate in Dubai could shift to net-zero buildings by 2030
Dubai’s developers, regulators, and investors are converging towards a single goal: a net-zero built environment, says Hisham El Assaad …
Art Dubai 2025: Here are the brilliant things you can expect
Art Dubai is back for 2025 and is officially bigger than ever. Here’s a first look at the programme, exhibitions and talks – plus everything you need to know about the art fair.
Ranya Rao’s 14.2kg gold bust: Here’s what makes Dubai the ultimate bullion destination
Dubai has long been a global leader in gold trade, housing the Dubai Gold and Commodities Exchange (DGCX) and the historic Gold Souk in Deira, where traders, investors, and tourists flock.
Sharjah Media organises ‘Shams Ramadan e-sports tournament’
The Sharjah Media City (Shams) has announced the organisation of the “Shams Ramadan Tournament” for electronic sports, scheduled to take place from 8th to 14th March 2025, with a total prize pool of …
New exhibition at NYU Abu Dhabi shines light on the unseen artisans of the Freej Al Murar district
This is about giving a voice to the invisible,” explains Hadeyah Badri, one third of the Sharjah-based Mobius Design Studio that has put together a new exhibition running at NYU Abu Dhabi Art Gallery …
6 Reasons Millionaires Are Moving to the UAE in Droves
High-networth individuals often move to different regions of the world to escape bad situations in their home nations, get tax breaks, start businesses, or enjoy a better quality of life. The …
Emiratis can renew passports in 5 minutes at Abu Dhabi’s Zayed Airport
Wessam Shawky, Staff Reporter Emiratis travelling via Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport (AUH) can easily renew their UAE passports if the passport …
Sharjah announces unified SMS payment format for public parking users
Sharjah on Thursday, March 6, said that the SMS payment format for public parking users has been unified across all cities in the emirate. Sharjah Municipality also said that the city code ‘KH’ …
UAE weather: Fair to partly cloudy skies; yellow alert for rough seas
Expect fair to partly cloudy skies with yellow alert for rough seas. Winds reaching up to 40kmph and waves up to 6ft offshore.
UCI Cycling Esports World Championships 2025 to be held on MyWhoosh in November in Abu Dhabi
UCI Cycling Esports World Championships are to be held in November in Abu Dhabi, it was announced on Thursday. The competition will be based on online training and racing platform MyWhoosh, with which …
Etihad Airways is launching a new Abu Dhabi Pass with *loads* of perks
Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and Etihad Airways have announced some very exciting news – the launch of the new Abu Dhabi Pass.
UAE: 10GB tourist SIM card, 15% discount at attractions with new Abu Dhabi Pass
Tourists and visitors to Abu Dhabi can get a SIM card with 10GB data apart from discounts and special rates at various attractions in the UAE capital with the new Abu Dhabi Pass. The Department of …
Executed in UAE, Indian national Shahzadi Khan buried in Abu Dhabi
Indian national Shahzadi Khan who was executed in the United Arab Emirates after being convicted for killing her employer’s child was buried in Abu Dhabi and representatives of the deceased paid their …
DCT Abu Dhabi and Etihad Airways partner to launch New Abu Dhabi Pass
Berlin, Germany & Abu Dhabi, UAE: The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and Etihad Airways have today launched the new Abu Dhabi Pass at ITB Berlin, the world’s largest …
Bringing gold to India? Check customs limits and duty rates first
Planning to bring gold to India from Dubai or abroad? Know the latest customs rules, duty rates, and limits to avoid penalties. Indian passport holders can carry up to 1 kg of gold, but conditions …