When Sam Rhydderch visited Dubai in 2018, he returned to the UK determined to go back. His aim was to find a job and benefit from the city’s high salaries and growing economy. The 25-degree days in …
Greetings from the Dubai airport, where a long layover can also be a destination
Far-Flung Postcards is a weekly series in which NPR’s international team shares moments from their lives and work around the world.
Sultan strengthens water security in Sharjah with Dhs4b projects
Under the directives of His Highness Dr. Sheikh Sultan Bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, and in line with His …
Abu Dhabi gains right to open Spheres across Middle East
Abu Dhabi’s department of culture and tourism (DCT Abu Dhabi) has secured the right to open new Sphere venues across the Middle East and North Africa. The agreement was disclosed in a regulatory …
UAE serves as model in advancing women’s leadership
The UAE has developed a comprehensive framework for women’s empowerment, adopting a systematic approach to address challenges, expand opportunities and prepare women for leadership across multiple …
UAE: Over 400 fake Emiratisation cases found in private sector during first half of 2025
A total of 405 cases of fake emiratisation were detected in private sector companies during the first half of 2025. The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) announced that legal …
Sharjah’s humanitarian initiatives inspire global success stories led by people with intellectual disabilities
Shaheel stands as a role model of determination, ambition, and resilience since joining SCHS. She has proven herself, developed her talents, and channeled her abilities into community service with the …
Nomad: You will soon be able to check into a luxury trailer in a mountain valley in Sharjah
A new concept is joining the Sharjah Collection’s rich portfolio of eco-retreats, offering experiences rooted in nature, heritage and sustainability Love a staycation backed with heritage, meaning, …
UAE: Remarkably preserved 7th-century Christian cross unearthed on Abu Dhabi’s Sir Bani Yas Island
A newly uncovered Christian cross on Sir Bani Yas Island sheds light on the UAE’s early Christian presence and enduring religious coexistence. Found during the first major excavation in over 30 years, …
UAE conducts 75th airdrop of aid over Gaza Strip
The United Arab Emirates is continuing its humanitarian support for the Palestinian people in the Gaza Strip, today carrying out the 75th airdrop of aid under Birds of Goodness operation, part of …
Parents in UAE take note: No more second semester exams in public schools
Since January, the ministry has been proactively preparing public schools to implement sweeping updates for the upcoming academic year …
UAE federal employees gain flexible work options under school policy
Parents of children in nurseries and kindergartens may also benefit from a morning late arrival or early departure …
UAE secures second place in global 2025 AI rankings
The UAE has achieved the second position globally in the list of top countries in artificial intelligence (AI) for 2025, according to the US-based data …
UAE: Remarkably preserved 7th-century Christian cross unearthed on Sir Bani Yas Island
A newly uncovered Christian cross on Sir Bani Yas Island sheds light on the UAE’s early Christian presence and enduring religious coexistence. Found during the first major excavation in over 30 years, …
UAE Central Bank fines Malik Exchange Dh2 million for anti-money laundering violations
The Central Bank of the UAE imposed a hefty penalty of Dh2 million on Malik Exchange and revoked its licence for non-compliance with anti-money laundering laws.
UAE companies offer signing bonus, golden visas and wellness packages to attract and retain top talent
Companies in the UAE are becoming increasingly creative with their incentives to attract top talent in a competitive job market, recruiters say.Employers in the Emirates recognise a good paycheque is …
UAE anti-terror laws ‘cover’ for crackdown on peaceful dissent, report shows
But the UAE allows for indefinite detention in “counseling centres” even after a prison sentence is served, without a clear path to contest continued detention. There are also no independent …