The UAE, through the Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, has made notable achievements across the energy, infrastructure, housing, and transportation sectors during 2024. These achievements are a testament to its steadfast commitment to enhancing sustainable development and ensuring the well-being of society,
UAE-based mum launches animal encounter initiative for families of determination
Emily Ray’s visionary project Smile with Sam brings together animals and photography, offering a transformative experience for children with disabilities and their
Brit teen Marcus Fakana ‘hands himself in’ to Dubai prison to start sentence over ‘holiday fling’
Marcus Fakana, 18, is said to have handed himself in to a prison in Dubai after being sentenced over a holiday romance with a 17-year-old fellow British tourist …
Dubai civil defence brings fire in Al Barsha under control
Dubai civil defence teams brought under control a fire that broke out in a building in Al Barsha on Sunday. No casualties were reported as a result of the fire. Dubai Civil Defence’s operations room …
British teen sentenced over Dubai ‘holiday romance’ with 17-year-old girl surrenders to authorities
A British teenager sentenced to one year in prison in Dubai after a “holiday romance” with a 17-year-old girl has surrendered himself to authorities to begin his sentence, according to a campaign …
Fire breaks out in Dubai’s Al Barsha building near Mall of the Emirates
A fire broke out in an eight-story building near Dubai’s Mall of the Emirates on Sunday night. The incident was reported to the Dubai Civil Defence at 10:33 PM. Al Barsha Fire Station responded …
British teenager turns himself in after being jailed in Dubai over holiday fling
British teen Marcus Fakana has surrendered himself to authorities in Dubai as he begins a one-year prison sentence for having sex with a 17-year-old girl. The 18-year-old, who was on holiday with his …
British teen begins jail term in Dubai after holiday fling with girl, 17
A British teenager convicted for having a sexual relationship with a 17 year old British girl in Dubai has turned himself in to serve his one-year jail sentence, campaigners said today (Mon). Marcus …
British teen, 18, ‘surrenders’ to Dubai authorities to begin one-year sentence after ‘holiday romance’ with London girl, 17
A British teenager who was sentenced to one year in a Dubai jail following a holiday romance with a 17-year-old girl from London has handed himself in to UAE authorities.
11 new restaurants opening in Dubai in December, from Duck & Waffle to Romeo Lane
December is one of the busiest months for Dubai’s evolving restaurant scene, with a flurry of new openings adding to the city’s culinary landscape.Several of these newcomers are high-profile …
UAE economy grows 3.6% in the first half of 2024 on non-oil boost
The UAE’s economy grew by 3.6 per cent annually in the first half of this year, driven by the non-oil sector as the country continues its economic diversification strategy. The country’s real gross …
Crowd Watches Fireworks Display on New Year’s Eve at Jumeirah Beach in Dubai
This crowd gathered at Jumeirah Beach in Dubai to watch an amazing fireworks display on New Year’s Eve. A number of skyrockets launched in the air, their reflection visible in the water below. The …
The Dubai restaurant openings to look forward to this January
From a decadent new dinner and a show, to a cool mini golf bar, these are the big openings to get excited for this month. Here are 7 Dubai restaurant openings to look forward to this January. Gatsby …
Dubai: Gold prices steady in early trade, look for direction
Gold prices were steady in Dubai at the market’s opening on the first trading day of the week. At 9 am UAE time, prices of the 24-carat and 22-carat variants of the precious metal were unchanged at …
Dubai public transport New Year’s Eve: What you need to know this week
Dubai for New Year’s Eve then you need to know that the Dubai public transport timings are different. Dubai Metro hours, public bus and more …
NYE 2025: Dubai road closures, metro timings, free parking
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has unveiled a comprehensive traffic and transport plan to accommodate the thousands of visitors expected to flock to the city for New Year’s Eve (NYE) …
UAE: Is cryptocurrency halal, legal? Experts weigh in
The rise in cryptocurrency exchange and trade has triggered questions regarding its compatibility with Shariah guidelines as well as its legal status in the UAE. As of now, the Shariah stance in the …