Several roads in Dubai along Umm Suqeim and Jumeirah areas will be closed in the early hours of Sunday until 1pm to give way for the staging of Dubai Marathon, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) …
UAE Condemns Israeli Calls for Gazans to Be Displaced
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has condemned “extremist” calls by Israeli officials for the displacement of Gaza’s citizens.
As Dubai 2024 Championship Nears, Horse Racing Trainer Unveils Intricate Upcoming Schedule
The Dubai World Cup marks one of the prominent days in the horse racing calendar. Glamor, anticipation, and thrilling action call upon the spectators and participants alike, adorning a prize purse of …
Ant McPartlin and wife Anne-Marie Corbett show off their tans after romantic Dubai getaway
The TV presenter has enjoyed a super chilled start to 2024 thus far, having holidayed in Dubai over recent weeks with his wife, whom he married in 2021. Upon their return from their romantic getaway, …
UAE welcomes 8th group of wounded Palestinian children, cancer patients
The eighth group of wounded Palestinian children and cancer patients arrived in the UAE on Friday in implementation of the directives of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, to provide …
UAE market cap soars as top 16 companies hit AED 2.7 trillion
As of January 2024, the aggregate market capitalisation of the top 16 national companies listed on local exchanges stood at AED2.7 trillion. Driven by planned market expansions and existing valuations …
Cristiano Ronaldo buys massive mansion in Dubai’s Jumeirah for millions of pounds
Cristiano Ronaldo has reportedly bought a massive property on Dubai’s Billionaires Island joining other wealthy residents of the Middle Eastern spot.The player from Al-Nassr, who possesses …
Abu Dhabi Ports initials $3 mln agreement to develop, operate three Egyptian cruise terminals
The Abu Dhabi Ports Group initialed on Thursday a 15-year concession agreement, worth $3 million, with the Egyptian Red Sea Ports Authority (RSPA) to construct, upgrade, operate, and maintain the …
UAE issues most laws in 2023, 90% Emiratis now own homes: Sheikh Mohammed lists top achievements last year
The UAE leader reflected on the achievements of the country in 2023, in a cabinet meeting held at Qasr Al Watan in Abu Dhabi …
Dh1,000 fine in UAE: Drivers overtaking vehicles from hard shoulder caught on camera
Overtaking from a hard shoulder is not only dangerous but also a grave traffic violation. Offenders are subject to a Dh1,000 fine and six black points, as Article 42 of the UAE Federal Traffic Law …
UAE Cabinet approves 2024 development plan with sustainability as a key pillar
The Cabinet approved the UAE’s 2024 plan, during its first meeting of the year on Friday. The plan, as set out by President Sheikh Mohamed on Union Day, will focus on implementing national priorities.
Dubai, aka ‘materialistic hell’, crowned the world’s most overrated holiday destination
The Burj Khalifa is the tallest building in the world and is an attraction not to be missed if you head to Dubai, but it’ll set you back £44 minimum just to stand in excessive queues for the lifts up …
Sneak Peek: Footage Of Abu Dhabi’s Upcoming Hindu Temple Before Grand Opening
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address a massive gathering of Indian community members in Abu Dhabi in the UAE on February 13, 2024. The event, ‘Ahlan Modi’, is slated to be held just a day …
Abu Dhabi University opens scholarships for 2024-2025 for Global Students
Achieve your academic dreams with Abu Dhabi University’s generous scholarship program! Undergraduate & postgraduate options for international & local students. Merit, athletic, family & more. Apply by …
Mothership Explains: Did M’sia’s opposition try to oust PM Anwar while on vacation in Dubai?
Over the recent holiday season, towards the end of 2023, it has been alleged that several Malaysian opposition leaders met in Dubai in order to plan the ouster of Malaysian PM Anwar Ibrahim.
I moved to Dubai from the UK and love it. Life is safer and easier here.
This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Harrison Granger, a 23-year-old account executive in Dubai. It has been edited for length and clarity. I’d been working as a recruitment …
Inaugural Sharjah Classic Cars Festival rolls out February 2
SHARJAH – Sharjah Classic Cars Festival is set to take place from 2-4 February under the slogan ‘More Than Just Cars.’ The festival, organised by the Sharjah Old Car Club (SOCC), aims to unite car …