The Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) represented by Abu Dhabi City Municipality, has completed a series of development and expansion …
Dubai police retrieve stolen diamond worth S$32 million
Three people from an unspecified Asian country were arrested by the Dubai police within eight hours. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Dubai police nab $25million pink diamond thieves within hours of heist
Dubai police said on Monday they caught three thieves just hours after they stole a precious pink diamond worth $25 million. “The Dubai Police General Command has foiled the theft of a very rare pink …
Lessons from Dubai’s impressive economic growth
Dubai’s economy is surging with record tourism, finance, and trade growth. Discover the policy shifts and strategies behind Dubai’s economic success story.
Step inside the historic Queen Elizabeth 2 with new tours in Dubai
The Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2), one of the world’s most storied ocean liners and now a floating hotel in Dubai, is opening her decks to visitors in a whole new way. The post Step inside the historic …
Dubai’s first breathwork at sea event: What you need to know
A brand-new, relaxing sea-floating breathwork experience is now in Dubai. The weekly event sees a group of up to 50 people float off the coast of Palm Jumeirah under the moonlight …
Dubai’s crypto regulator aims to set the asset class’ global standard
Around 7% of global virtual asset transactions flow through the region, giving the UAE an opening for an outsize role in the industry.
Abu Dhabi genetic screening drive to detect more than 800 conditions and boost health of UAE’s next generation
A genetic screening programme for Emirati newborns has been launched in Abu Dhabi, with the move aimed at improving the chances of detecting conditions that could affect future quality of life. The …
Abu Dhabi launches newborn genetic screening to detect over 800 childhood conditions
Abu Dhabi (DoH) announced on Monday (August 18) the launch of the Newborn Genetic Screening Programme—a major step toward personalised, precision healthcare. As one of the most comprehensive …
Equal voices, stronger laws: How 50% women in UAE parliament shape national policy
A great honour and an even greater responsibility.” This is how Aisha Al Merri describes serving in the UAE’s Federal National Council (FNC), where women hold half the seats. “This means that women’s …
Applications Open For The 2025 Edition Of The UAE’s Future100 Initiative
Applications are now open for the third edition of the UAE’s Future100, an initiative run by the UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism and the Government Development and Future Office to recognize 100 o …
Planning a career in the UAE? Here’s what to know about 13 types of work permits
UAE offers 13 work permit types for diverse workers. Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation issues these permits. The Work Bundle simplifies hiring via a digital platform. It reduces steps and …
UAE employees can now receive salaries in digital wallets as du launches new platform
Currently, some of the popular digital wallets in the UAE include Apple Pay, Samsung Pay, and Google Pay, among others …
Rashid Al Shamsi raises UAE flag atop Europe’s highest peak
Emirati adventurer Rashid Ghanem Al Shamsi has raised the UAE flag atop Mount Elbrus, Europe’s highest peak at 5,642 metres above sea level, following a challenging journey through snowstorms and …
UAE marks World Humanitarian Day, pledges support for vulnerable
The UAE will commemorate World Humanitarian Day tomorrow, reiterating its pivotal role in providing timely assistance to those affected by crises worldwide. By mid-2024, the country’s foreign aid had …
Insights: How Dubai can soar to new heights as a global city
Dubai, which serves as a destination or transit hub for more than 90 million travellers from over 270 cities around the world, is well placed to capture a big share of the growth in leisure travel fro …
Dubai Police foil $25 million pink diamond heist in eight hours
In an operation named ‘Pink Diamond’, Dubai Police successfully thwarted the theft of an exceptionally rare pink diamond worth $25 million and foiled the criminals’ attempt to smuggle it out of the …