U.N. experts say South Sudan is close to securing a $13 billion loan from a company in the United Arab Emirates, despite the oil-rich country’s difficulties in managing debts backed by its oil reserve …
The best budget restaurants in Dubai 2024 to try any day of the week
While it may be a widely-held assumption, the best restaurants in Dubai don’t have to be expensive. If anything, the best budget restaurants in the city can play host to some of the finest and most …
Sharjah real estate: Alef Group to hand over Arim villas in Hayyan in 2026
Sharjah real estate developer Alef Group has announced it will hand over villas in the Arim neighbourhood within Hayyan development by the end of 2026.
UAE summer holidays: High school students excited to travel with friends ahead of long break
As the end of the school year approaches, high school students are already gearing up for their two-month summer break, excited for this well-deserved vaca..
Dubai ruler captured walking hand-in-hand with grandson in viral video, internet can’t help but go aww
The Crown Prince of Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, shared an endearing video on Instagram showing his father, Dubai’s ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, enjoying a …
Relaxed alcohol laws permit first brewery in Abu Dhabi
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates — In 2018, Chad McGehee opened Side Hustle Brews and Spirits, an Abu Dhabi-branded brewery and distillery with funky camels on its cans and playful names familiar to …
UAE announces new visa; Saudi duty free update; Casino plan real estate boost; Dubai property investments – 10 things you missed this week
UAE introduces new visa; Saudi declares duty-free rules; major rail and airport boosts, top real estate areas and more of the biggest news stories this week …
Resorts World announces Dubai to Doha and Muscat cruises; 150,000 passengers expected
Resorts World Cruises operates cruises with homeports in Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, Taiwan and Indonesia. Resorts World One is expected to make 75 calls in the region with 150,000 passengers over …
Fear of germs in public toilets? Dubai students have a solution for $3
Students from a Dubai university have developed innovative and affordable … Dubbed as SafeSeat, the product is also meant to be a disruptive business solution in response to a study published by …
64,400 new houses forecast to hit Dubai market this year
By year-end, total deliveries will reach around 64,400 residential units, exceeding the previous year’s number of completed properties, the Q1 2024 Dubai Property Watch report noted.
Dubai picks banks for IPO of UAE builder ALEC – report
Dubai has picked banks to work on the initial public offering (IPO) of UAE builder ALEC Engineering & Contracting, Bloomberg reported, citing people familiar with the matter. The banks chosen to work …
Sharjah group provides safe space for Filipino mothers
The comforting aroma of coffee mingles with the murmur of Tagalog greetings as a group of Filipina women sit around a long table inside Caribou Coffee at Al Majaz Waterfront in Sharjah.Some have …
UAE jobs: Sent your CV to dozens of companies but not getting any reply? Here’s why
Especially if their CV doesn’t hit that high note the job’s asking for. But let’s crank up the volume and talk about those who should be headlining. Seasoned professionals are being ghosted, too. If …
Minor Earthquake with 1.9 Magnitude Hits UAE Last Night
On Friday night, a minor earthquake with a magnitude of 1.9 struck the UAE. The National Centre of Meteorology reported that the quake occurred in Al Halah at 9:57 PM UAE time. Read More: How to Prote …
The Kinahans in Dubai: Is their empire beginning to crumble?
Why are the Kinahans back in the news? A months-long investigation by The Irish Times, and dozens of media organisations from around the world, has shown members of the Kinahan family have been buying …
Property leaks
have taken strong exception to being named publicly as owners of offshore properties. In a televised press conference on Thursday, Mr Naqvi regretted that an impression had been created by the media …
UAE launches 10-year Blue Residence Visa; all you need to know
This decision was announced by Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, following a Cabinet meeting at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, May 15, 2024.