‘Wayn’ platform will provide secure receipt of shipments and official correspondences, as well as management of documents Integration of the platform aligns with the UAE’s national digital …
Dubai’s night-swimming beaches attract 1.5mln visitors since opening in 2023
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Dubai Municipality announced that the night-swimming beaches in Jumeirah 2, Jumeirah 3, and Umm Suqeim 1 have welcomed approximately 1.5 million visitors within 18 months …
UAE: Now, visit Sharjah’s historical sites on first-of-its-kind Metaverse platform
See the ancient rock engravings of Khor Fakkan and Kalba, participate in archaeological digs, and even restore historical coins uncovered in Mleiha — without having …
Abu Dhabi to cover all death-related fees and repatriation costs for expats
Abu Dhabi has expanded a compassionate service to cover the costs of death-related services and repatriation for expats …
British Airways suspends summer flights from London Heathrow to Abu Dhabi
British Airways suspends summer flights from London Heathrow to Abu Dhabi – Engine supply chain problems have put the UAE summer flights on pause …
VEON Completes the Move of its Headquarters to Dubai
Dubai, 19 December 2024: VEON Ltd. (Nasdaq: VEON), a global digital operator (“VEON” or the “Group”), today announces that it has completed the move of its Group headquarters from Amsterdam to Dubai, …
Dubai: ‘More affordable’ taxi services to be available on Bolt ride-hailing app in 2025
Regular taxi services could be introduced on the new ride-hailing app Bot in the first quarter of 2025, a senior official from the Dubai Taxi Company (DTC) said on Thursday. “We are working with our …
Abu Dhabi to fully cover death-related fees, repatriation for all residents
All residents in Abu Dhabi will now be able to get full support when in the emirate, it was announced on Thursday. All fees involved in death-related transactions — from the issuance of a to embalming …
The best festive things to do in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi Mall is bringing all the festive cheer with its beloved winter village. Starting December 12, the mall transformed into a magical holiday destination packed with activities for the entire …
Abu Dhabi Turf Club hosts the 32nd edition of the UAE President Cup Purebred Arabian Grand Prix
The Abu Dhabi Turf Club (ADTC) came alive on 15 December 2024, delivering an unforgettable night of world-class racing. The highly anticipated 32nd Edition of the UAE President Cup Purebred Arabian …
Kuwaiti novelist highlights Kuwait’s history at Sharjah Heritage Forum
SHARJAH, Dec 19: Kuwaiti novelist Talal Al-Rumaidhi participated in the inaugural Sharjah Heritage Conference, held under the theme “Heritage Cities in the Arab World.” During the event, he presented …
Marcus Fakana: The inside story of the teenager thrown in hellhole jail in Dubai for ‘holiday fling’
Marcus Fakana enjoyed a holiday romance with a 17-year-old girl at the Hilton Dubai Palm Jumeirah where Marcus, from London, had consensual sex with her …
Dubai Roads and Transport Authority awards $5.6 bln metro line project to consortium
DUBAI, Dec 19 (Reuters) – The Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) awarded on Thursday a 20.5 billion dirham ($5.6 billion) contract for the Dubai Metro Blue Line project to a consortium of three …
Dubai’s RTA awards $5.6 billion contract for Dubai Metro Blue Line construction
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority has awarded a Dh20.5 billion ($5.6 billion) contract to a consortium of three Turkish and Chinese companies including Mapa, Limak and CRRC for the construction of …
Full story of Marcus Fakana, 18, jailed in hellhole prison over ‘holiday fling’ in Dubai
An 18-year-old Brit has started his spell in a “hellhole” Dubai prison after having consensual sex with a girl weeks away from her 18th birthday. Prosecutors accepted Marcus Fakana’s argument the sex, …
Dubai real estate: Luxury villa sells for record AED120m in Emerald Hills
Emerald Hills, situated in Dubai Hills Estate, has become one of the city’s top investment opportunities. Image: Emaar Amid Dubai’s real estate market boom propelled by the migration of high-net-worth …
Winter solstice: Dubai’s shortest day of 2024 is happening this weekend
Falling on Saturday December 21 this year, winter solstice marks the shortest day and the longest night of the year in the Northern hemisphere. This means that the sun will set at 5.34pm that day.