A Nigerian man, Valentine Obiakor, returns home after 10 years in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Many advised him after he shared his experience.
Former sidekick of cocaine kingpin Jamie ‘Iceman’ Stevenson arrested in Dubai & will be extradited back to Scotland
THE former right-hand man of caged cocaine kingpin Jamie ‘Iceman’ Stevenson has been arrested in Dubai after five years on the run. Stephen ‘Jimmy’ Jamieson, 42, of Glasgow, will be extradited to …
Hamdan launches ‘Dubai Mallathon’ to transform shopping malls into fitness hubs
Sheikh Hamdan Bin Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Executive Council …
Sharjah real estate’s first half deals surge 48% to Dh27b
Sharjah’s real estate sector recorded a total trading value of Dh27 billion in the first half of 2025 — a remarkable 48.1 per cent increase compared to Dh18.2 billion during the same 2024 period. The …
Things to do in UAE this weekend: From Labubu superfans to new summer brunches
Looking for a break from the routine? Whether you’re craving a new thrill, a cool escape from the heat, or just something fun to shake up your weekend plans, here are the top things to do in the UAE …
UAE hosted over 17,500 Afghan refugees since 2021 before their final relocation
The UAE hosted 17,619 Afghans evacuated from Afghanistan since August 2021, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Thursday, August 24. The evacuees were received at the ‘Emirates Humanitarian …
UAE showcases global leadership at UN Sustainable Development Forum, commits to 2026 SDG review
The UAE reiterated its strong commitment to global sustainable development at the United Nations High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development 2025 in New York, emphasising …
Sharjah real estate transactions surge 48.1% to Dhs27 billion in H1 2025
Sharjah’s real estate sector recorded Dhs27 billion in transactions during the first half of 2025, a 48.1 per cent increase from Dhs18.2 billion in the …
Woman left in coma after Dubai ‘porta potty party’ shares first thing she remembers after ‘attack’
Maria Kovalchuk, a Ukrainian model, travelled to Dubai to create content back in March, but had overslept and missed her connecting flight to Thailand. As a result, the 20-year-old met a man she had …
Dubai Land Department, Masdar City sign Memorandum of Cooperation to enable free zone companies to own properties in Dubai
Dubai Land Department signed a memorandum of cooperation with Masdar City, aiming to enable companies and establishments operating in the free zones under Masdar City to own land plots and properties …
UFC Abu Dhabi: Expert picks, best bets for Whittaker vs. de Ridder
The UFC will host its first of two 2025 fight cards in Abu Dhabi this weekend, as Robert Whittaker and Reinier de Ridder headline UFC Fight Night in Etihad Arena on Saturday (3 p.m. ET on ABC/ESPN+, …
UAE: No more OTPs? Here’s how banks will fight scams
One-time passwords or OTPs are now outdated in the face of the dramatic rise in sophisticated banking frauds, a Dubai-based cybersecurity expert told Khaleej Times, following news that UAE banks will …
UAE: Once a secret, this Dubai lake was revealed by the Crown Prince and is now visible from space
TL;DRLove Lake is a heart-shaped man-made lake in Al Qudra desert, built as a tribute to love and harmony.It was revealed by Sheikh Hamdan in 2018 through a surprise Instagram post.In 2021, KhalifaSat …
Wizz Air to resume Israeli flights next month as it quits Abu Dhabi
Budget carrier Wizz Air plans to return to full-capacity in Israel by September as it positions itself as the largest inbound carrier into the country, Chief Executive Jozsef Varadi told Reuters on …
Abu Dhabi holds the crown as the world’s safest city – again
Abu Dhabi has emerged as a beacon of security, claiming the title of the safest city in the world for the ninth consecutive year. According to the newly released 2025 Crime Index from Numbeo, a …
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi expands operations in Multan, Faisalabad
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi announced the expansion of its operations in Pakistan with increased flight frequencies to two key cities in Pakistan; Faisalabad and Multan.The increase in capacity further …
UAE: Authorities deporting, blacklisting thousands who failed to act during 2024 visa amnesty window
The UAE has intensified enforcement against residency violations after the 2024 visa amnesty expired. Over 32,000 individuals have been apprehended for not regularizing their status, facing …