Dubai: Remittances from the UAE are seeing a surge as several, particularly South Asian currencies, were losing ground in the past weeks. But will remittance-beneficial currency trend continue? When …
Salman Khan announces advance booking of his upcoming movie ‘Radhe’ in UAE
Prabhu Deva-directed action drama will release on the big screen in many countries abroad, it is unlikely to keep its date with a theatrical release in India given the current Covid situation, which …
Dubai: The urban Filipino artist who is inspired by dreams
This Filipino artist was born and raised in Quezon City, Philippines. She’ll be 39 this year, and says, “I can’t wait to be 40!” Ella, who started her career as an airbrush artist in the Philippines …
Dubai: Artist Nazar Haidri on creating Quranic calligraphy
Every child is an artist, but the problem is, as Pablo Picasso once said, how to remain an artist once one grows up. Defying any such ‘problems’, Dubai-based Pakistani artist Nazar Haidri continues to …
Smart Dubai, MBRU develop a novel COVID-19 epidemiological model
Smart Dubai and the Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences (MBRU) developed a novel epidemiological model to predict COVID-19 spread. The newly developed model is a specialised …
UAE: Cloudy skies in Al Ain and Fujairah, sunny weather and increase in temperatures across Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah and other emirates
Dubai: Sunny and warm day ahead. According to the National Center of Meteorology, UAE residents will see mostly sunny skies across the country. However, Al Ain and Fujairah will see partly cloudy to …
In Dubai, a Dh600 basic health insurance will no longer cover most branded medicines
Dubai: Dubai residents holding a basic health insurance policy will need a new policy or an upgrade to keep buying prescribed branded medicines under insurance coverage. This comes after several …
UAE’s flydubai reports $194 mln loss for 2020
It said 126 employees had left the company. The airline’s operations were significantly reduced last year for several weeks when the UAE closed its borders to international arrivals in March. After …
Covid-19: Dubai mountaineer contracts virus while climbing Nepal peak; rescued
Am I dead? Who are these angels looking at me?’. These were the thoughts running through the mind of a delirious Dubai-based mountaineer Tima Deryan when she was stranded 5,000 metres above sea level …
Sharjah shift focus to domestic tournament as AGL resumes
After a stellar campaign at the AFC Champions League, a resilient Sharjah will look to emulate the same performance in the domestic tournament as the Arabian Gulf League (AGL) resumes on Monday. Sharj …
UAE dispatches third shipment of COVID-19 vaccine doses to Syria
English News and Press Release on Syrian Arab Republic about Contributions, Health and Epidemic; published on 28 Apr 2021 by Govt. UAE …
Dubai launches Food Tech Valley
Dubai has launched a major new food technology hub set to act as a “global destination” for enterprising businesses and a key driver of the emirate’s economy. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice …
Why Dubai is the perfect destination for couples
WITH its dramatic backdrops, year-round sunshine, spectacular sunsets and world-class hotels and resorts, Dubai makes for a great romantic getaway. And with plenty of outdoor dining options and …
Ramadan in UAE: It’s our duty to attain goodness
What is goodness? It is essentially a belief in the basic goodness of mankind for which what is needed most is a kind heart. And a kind heart, although is a gift of God, can be developed if we care to …
Dubai Girl creates world record naming 196 countries’ currencies, capitals
Jaws dropped in disbelief as 10-year-old Sara Chhipa rattled off the names of 196 officially recognised countries in the world and their capital cities and currencies. And before one saw wow, she had …
UAE Covid: Abu Dhabi updates travel procedures for vaccinated residents
Effective Monday, May 3, 2021, vaccinated travellers arriving from ‘green’ countries must take a PCR test on arrival.
Bank of Sharjah posts Dh309m net profit
Bank of Sharjah has announced its audited results of the year ended December 31, 2020, with total assets standing at Dh36.14 billion, reflecting an …