A man is facing two years in prison in Dubai – after posting a negative review of a dog grooming business from his home country. Craig Ballentine, 33, accepted a role last year in a canine salon in …
Dubai’s economy grows 3.3% in second quarter as tourism and technology sectors boom
Dubai’s economy grew by 3.3 per cent annually in the second quarter of 2024 to reach Dh116 billion ($31.58 billion), driven by non-oil sectors such as tourism and technology. The growth in the …
A festive wonderland is returning to Dubai
Dubai’s most enchanting holiday event, Winter District, is returning this December, bringing festive cheer and holiday magic to a new venue in the heart of..
Dubai: Developers dismiss oversupply concerns as demand stays strong
Prices in the emirate have reached all-time highs, especially in areas like Palm Jebel Ali, Business Bay, Downtown and Dubai Marina among others …
Dubai’s GDP rose to Dh116 billion during April-June period this year
Dubai’s GDP rose to Dh116 billion in the second quarter of 2024, witnessing a 3.3 per cent rise, the emirates’ Crown Prince announced on Sunday. The city’s economic surge saw a 3.2 per cent rise …
Dubai Municipality completes 7 new projects to plant &beautify key intersections on Sheikh Zayed & Al Khail Roads
Dubai Municipality completes seven new projects to plant and beautify key intersections on Sheikh Zayed and Al Khail Roads at AED245 million • Al Hajri:, “We are committed to planting and beautifying …
Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed approves $1bn road infrastructure plan for 2025-2029
H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE, Ruler of Dubai has approved the five-year plan for internal roads (2025-2029). The plan encompasses 21 projects …
Sharjah: Dh1.3-billion real estate transactions seen in first 9 months of 2024
Total transaction volume in the four branches of Sharjah’s central region constituted 4.7 per cent of the total trading volume in the emirate …
Diljit Dosanjh thanks Abu Dhabi with heartfelt video after concert, watch
After completing his Dil-luminati tour in India, Diljit Dosanjh expressed his gratitude to Abu Dhabi following his concert there.
UAE: Developers flocking to Ras Al Khaimah to cash in on high demand
Dubai-based Pantheon Development is the latest developer to launch its Dh1-billion mixed-use project, the One Central, in RAK …
COP28’s historic firsts must raise climate ambition at COP29
Delivering unprecedented results for people and planet, COP28 set a number of world firsts in establishing the UAE Consensus
UAE: Do employees need to serve notice period after resigning during probation?
Do I need to give a notice period? Also, I had signed a non-compete clause. Does this apply even under probation? Or can I take a similar position in another company? An employee who intends to resign …
Dubai: Owners cannot rent out apartment for 2 years after vacating it for personal use
I have been renting my apartment in Dubai to a tenant for the last three years. I now wish to move into the flat. What is the procedure? And how long will it take? In Dubai, an owner may request the …
Dubai Ride brings thousands of cyclists to Sheikh Zayed Road for early morning challenge
Tens of thousands of cyclists descended onto Sheikh Zayed Road in the early hours to race down the famous 14-lane road in what has now become an annual event.As part of the Dubai Fitness Challenge, …
UAE weather: Red alert issued as fog covers parts of country
A yellow alert has also been issued for a chance of fog formation. The alert was issued from 3am to 9.30am on Sunday. Here is a map of the areas where the alerts have been issued: …
UAE: Doctors raise alarm as stroke patients are getting younger
Doctors are alarmed there are between 9,000 and 12,000 UAE residents who suffer from stroke every year – with half of them under the age of 45, which is 20 years younger than the global average age of …
Dubai: Meet the ultra-cyclist who has dedicated her career to supporting female athletes
While many of us are aware that men’s sport gets more media coverage than women’s sport, few are driven enough to try and do something about it – like Dubai resident Dawn Barnable. In 2022, the …