Most of all, I wanted us to have fun since — with attractions ranging from restaurants to water parks — Dubai hotels aren’t just places to crash. Mostly, I wanted to stay at a place where we wouldn’t …
Alfred Mutua Announces over 10k Jobs for Skilled and Unskilled Kenyans in Dubai: “33k to 63k Salary”
Labour Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has announced over 10,000 positions for both skilled and unskilled Kenyans in Dubai with recruitment strating this week …
‘Regret not learning the language’: Why some UAE residents can’t speak Arabic despite school lessons
World Arabic Language Day, celebrated annually on December 18 since 2012, serves as a reminder of Arabic’s global significance …
Mandatory health insurance in UAE: Do employees need to get cover for their family members?
From 2025, employees and domestic workers across the UAE will be covered under a health insurance plan. Starting January 1, employers in Sharjah, Ajman, Um..
Iraq explores joining Abu Dhabi’s digital exchange platform
Iraq’s Securities Commission is in talks to join Abu Dhabi’s digital trading platform, marking a potential significant step in regional market integration, officials said on December 16, INA reported.
Canadian man faces life in prison in Dubai for travelling with cannabis, wife says
A Mississauga man is facing life in prison in Dubai for travelling with more than 100 grams of cannabis products his wife says he was using to help cope with chronic pain related to Addison’s disease.
Abu Dhabi Sovereign Wealth Fund Acquires McLaren Automotive in Historic Deal
Discover how Abu Dhabi’s CYVN Holdings has acquired McLaren Automotive in a landmark deal, redefining high-performance …
The UAE is making transformational moves and investments in nuclear energy
As the world looks to making sustainability changes, countries including the UAE are looking to nuclear energy. ENEC Managing Director and CEO Mohamed Al Hammadi spoke to Becky Anderson about his work …
Dubai Airport expects to scan over 5.2M passengers during winter holiday season
Dubai International Airport expects to process more than 5.2 million passengers between mid-December 2024 to the beginning of 2025.
Crypto.com Unveils Fee-Free AED Wallet for UAE Users
Crypto.com announces the AED Fiat Wallet for UAE consumers, which allows for quick and fee-free AED deposits and withdrawals.
Bitpanda receives in-principle approval for UAE expansion
Bitpanda, a European digital asset platform, has received in-principle authorization from the Virtual Asset Regulatory Authority (VARA) as it prepares to expand its footprint into the United Arab …
European Crypto Exchange Bitpanda Secures In-Principle Approval in Dubai
Bitpanda has chosen Dubai as its launchpad for global expansion, citing the UAE’s forward-thinking regulatory framework.
UAE’s Health Insurance Scheme to be Implemented From Jan.1
The UAE launched a nationwide health insurance scheme for all private sector employees and domestic workers, who do not have coverage, on Monday, Dec. 16.Read More: Dubai Imposes New Truck …
Nine killed and 73 injured as bus overturns in Sharjah’s Khor Fakkan area
Nine people were killed and another 73 injured in a bus crash in the Khor Fakkan area of Sharjah on Sunday evening, police confirmed. Sharjah Police said the bus, which was transporting 83 workers, …
Trucks banned on Emirates Road towards Sharjah during evening peak hours from January
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and Dubai Police General Headquarters announced a restriction on truck movements along Emirates Road, specifically …
UAE: New tax refund system for retail e-commerce purchase by tourists
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) announced the launch of a new VAT refund system for E-Commerce Retail Purchases for tourists during their stay in the UAE, which is considered the world’s first of its …
UAE launches major health insurance package for private sector from $87 per year
UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation launches new insurance product for private sector employees and domestic workers …