British teenager Marcus Fakana is facing a year in Dubai’s notorious Al Awir prison, where inmates have reported ‘torturous’ and ‘hellish’ conditions, after he had sex with a girl he met on holiday.
New Year 2025: Sharjah announces free public parking
Sharjah Police also announced its full readiness for the New Year 2025 celebrations with a comprehensive traffic and security plan …
UAE New Year fireworks 2025: Where to watch in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Northern Emirates
The new year is just hours away, and as we prepare to ring in 2025 there will be plenty of fireworks, lasers and drone shows to celebrate. From Dubai to Abu Dhabi, Fujairah to Umm Al Quwain, here’s a …
Al Qassimi Hospital Sharjah achieves new milestone
Fantom Encore’ stents not only preserve the natural physiology of blood vessels but also expand the range of treatment options’ The cardiology team …
What’s On in Abu Dhabi: Big events, shows and concerts coming soon
So much to look forward to… Looking to hit up the biggest and best festivals, shows, concerts, and more coming to Abu Dhabi in the next few months? Bookmark this piece and start circling your calendars.
Speed reductions in place in Abu Dhabi as dense fog blankets UAE
A safety warning has been issued to motorists in the UAE as parts of Abu Dhabi and Dubai were blanketed by dense fog on Tuesday morning. The speed limits on several roads in Abu Dhabi were cut to 80kph,
Inside the UAE’s New Year’s Eve fireworks arms race
Before the skyscrapers started going up, the United Arab Emirates (the Gulf state that counts Dubai and Abu Dhabi among its seven emirates) was a land of fierce tribal rivalries.
UAE announces petrol prices for January 2025
ALBAWABA – UAE Fuel Price Committee announced petrol prices for January 2025. Prices are similar to December 2024 with no remarkable changes. The new pr …
Abu Dhabi gears up for ‘Dil Se Desi: New Year’s Eve Extravaganza’
It’s that time again – when we say goodbye to the previous year and hello to the new one. Take your celebration up a notch with the at 321 Sports, Hudariyat Island, Abu Dhabi. This event promises to …
UAE to expand CEPAs in 2025, says Thani Al Zeyoudi
Since the programme’s launch in September 2021 until early December 2024, the UAE has signed 24 CEPAs with countries and international blocs …
The UAE petrol prices for January 2025 have been announced
UAE petrol prices are announced on the final day of every month by the United Arab Emirates federal government via its petroleum firm Emarat. The new fuel rates will come into effect on Wednesday …
Sharjah Ruler raises pension for retirees receiving percentage
H.H. Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved raising the retirement pension for retirees receiving a percentage of the …
Legendary composer Hans Zimmer will perform in Abu Dhabi for the first time
Put your Hans in the air… Veteran German composer and Hollywood soundtrack stalwart Hans Zimmer will be bringing his musical mastery to the UAE capital for the very first time, when he arrives in Abu …
Hans Zimmer is coming to Abu Dhabi for a history-making concert
Hans Zimmer, the brilliant composer behind some of the most iconic movie soundtracks of all time is coming to Abu Dhabi for a concert that will include a special nod to the UAE.
Dubai announces New Year’s Eve road closures, Metro timings and free parking
Dubai has set out a comprehensive New Year’s Eve action plan to help ring in 2025 safely, with road closures, extended Metro timings and thousands of emergency service workers on hand. Key routes in …
NYE 2025: Abu Dhabi announces free parking, toll waiver
Abu Dhabi authorities have announced that surface parking fees will be waived on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, in celebration of the New Year. Parking fees will resume at 8am on Thursday, January 2, 2025.
Look: Meet captain of 93-year-old ship docked in Abu Dhabi
When people first step on board, they’re struck by the beauty of the ship, but it’s also the little details that impress them the most,’ he said