The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) issued two new guidances on anti-money laundering and combatting the financing of terrorism (AML/CFT) for its licensed financial institutions (LFIs) on suspicious …
UAE: Who will own your cryptocurrency after you die?
Experts reveal everything you need to know about passing down and inheriting digital assets.
UAE: Vaccinated GCC tourists can travel to Switzerland without pre-travel tests, quarantine-free from June 28
All fully-vaccinated travellers from the GCC, including the UAE, can travel to Switzerland quarantine-free, Khaleej Times has learnt. Furthermore, those who have taken the European Medical Agency (EMA …
Do not leave children unattended in cars, Abu Dhabi Police warn
As temperatures continue to soar across the UAE, the Abu Dhabi Police have warned motorists against mistakenly leaving children behind in locked vehicles. Leaving a child in a locked vehicle can be …
All inmates in this jail in the UAE get bank accounts in first-of-its-kind initiative
Sharjah: All prisoners under the supervision of Sharjah Punitive Establishments Department now have their own bank accounts, which can be used both inside as well as outside the country. Bank cards …
All inmates in this jail in the UAE get bank accounts
Sharjah: All prisoners under the supervision of Sharjah Punitive Establishments Department now have their own bank accounts, which can be used both inside as well as outside the country. Bank cards …
Dubai-based pastry chef on launching her business in the middle of a pandemic
Having completed her formal training in Pastry and Confectionery almost a decade ago, it took the pandemic-imposed slow-down in the pace of life and disconnection from the surrounding noise, for chef …
West Asia Post: Property market booms in Dubai
Dubai’s property market is currently booming. Fresh out of a lockdown – the uber rich are buying up luxurious properties in Dubai, leaving behind the lockdown blues. On The West Asia Post, Ghadi …
Seven Filipino heroes honoured in UAE
Seven modern-day Filipino heroes in the UAE were honoured on Friday, turning the spotlight on the success stories of overseas Filipinos who have beamed inspiration and brought the expat community …
President Barzani arrives in UAE, expected to meet with Abu Dhabi crown prince on Saturday
Kurdistan Region President Nechirvan Barzani arrived in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Friday upon an official invitation from Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed al-Nahyan. Both …
Three jailed for robbing pharmacy in Dubai
The incident dates back to last March, when a pharmacist (the victim) filed a report stating that he had been assaulted and robbed at knifepoint by an Asian gang.
Sharjah retail sector marches ahead despite global COVID-19 challenges
Sharjah is a leading destination for local and global retailers despite the worst global COVID-19 challenges. The 2nd edition of the Big Shopper Sale, which recently concluded at the Expo Centre …
UAE could be torturing detained activists, UN says
A group of activists detained in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are enduring conditions that may amount to torture, a UN expert says.UN Special Rapporteur Mary Lawlor says the five detainees are being …
Brazil, UAE, Albania, Ghana and Gabon Win UN Council Seats
The United Nations has elected five countries to join the powerful U.N. Security Council with no suspense because all were unopposed — Brazil, United Arab Emirates, Albania, Ghana and Gabon.
Kurdistan Region President arrives in UAE, to meet Abu Dhabi Crown Prince
President Nechirvan Barzani is expected to meet Abu Dhabi Crown Prince Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on Saturday.
South Africa finalizes treaty to extradite fugitives in UAE
South Africa said Friday it has finalized an extradition treaty with United Arab Emirates that would allow it to bring back members of an Indian family accused of involvement in high-level state …
Germany buys Dubai data to track possible tax evasion
Germany has bought a trove of data that could help treasury officials track down possible tax evasion by wealthy German citizens, Finance Minister Olaf Scholz said on Friday.