The Sunday Times reported over the weekend that a South African diplomat in Dubai is being investigated for national security violations. This includes selling passports and visas to citizens of the …
UAE-based firm to set up $500m fund, invest in new projects in digital sector
UAE-based firm Hodler Investments on Tuesday announced a plan to launch a $500 million Digital Energy Infrastructure (DEI) Fund, targetted at Middle East, Africa and North American (MENA) markets. The …
UAE emerges as top destination for healthcare in the GCC, beating the US, Europe
Survey finds 29% of GCC residents view UAE as having the strongest healthcare reputation in the region. Image: Shutterstock A recent survey conducted by CMC Hospital Dubai has revealed that the UAE …
4 new RTA metro bus links to speed up Dubai commutes
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will launch four new metro link bus routes starting 30 August. The changes aim to improve commuting across the Emirate, providing smoother and faster travel …
Dubai: 12-year-old diagnosed with rare condition after severe stomach pain; surgery saves life
When his 12-year-old daughter, Devna, complained of stomach pain earlier this month, Dubai resident Anoop thought it was a case of constipation, and gave her some medicines. However, when the pain got …
UAE weighs in on Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s detention by France
The United Arab Emirates has said it is following closely the case of Telegram messaging app founder and CEO Pavel Durov – who is an Emirati citizen – following his arrest and the extension of his …
UAE: Work from home, flexible hours for many parents as kids go back to school
Several parents across the UAE were given flexible work hours or the option to work from home as hundreds of thousands of students go back to school this week. For some parents, this meant they had …
UAE’s Phoenix Group is a strategic shareholder in Tether’s Dirham stablecoin
Tether, a global digital asset company and the issuer of USDT stablecoin announced its plans to launch a new stablecoin pegged to the United Arab Emirates
UAE Faces Rising Malware Threats As Email Attacks Surge 293% Globally
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) The UAE witnessed a notable increase in malware detections with an 11.7 per cent increase from January to May 2024, recent research shows. According to data from Acronis, a cybersecurity and data protection firm, email attacks have …
UAE ‘closely following’ Pavel Durov case after Telegram founder’s arrest
Pavel Durov taken into custody at Le Bourget airport near Paris as part of an investigation into criminal use of the encrypted platform The UAE is closely following the case of its citizen Pavel Durov …
Dubai: Some Schools Report Up To 95% Attendance On First Day Of School
Schools in Dubai reported more than 80 per cent attendance as the new academic year began for some while others returned to a second term on Monday. Indian curriculum schools marked the beginning of a new term as majority of students across various …
Macklemore Cancels Dubai Concert In Protest Of UAE’s Role In Sudan War
The “Thrift Shop” rapper’s latest political statement comes after he voiced solidarity with the people of Gaza in a song released earlier this year.
UAE: Top 10 Discounts, Food Deals Offered To Residents This Emirati Women’s Day
In recognition of their enduring impact, many businesses across the UAE are offering special promotions and deals to celebrate this occasion. From exclusive discounts to unique experiences, here’s a …
Dubai Youth Retreat to offer empowering forum for young people aspiring to shape future
The Dubai Youth Council is preparing to launch the Dubai Youth Retreat next Thursday with extensive participation from ministers and leaders of Dubai Government departments and institutions. The event is also expected to attract a diverse group of experts and specialists in the fields of economy,
Dubai’s Palm Jebel Ali on course for 2026 launch as 700 homes sold
Dubai’s Palm Jebel Ali is recording strong buyer interest, with nearly 700 villa units that were launched last year as part of the master development being sold out, according to analysts. The …
EAF hails Sheikh Hamdan’s support to Dubai International Parachuting Championship
The organising committee held its first meeting on Saturday, chaired by Yousef Al Hammadi, Vice President of the federation.
UAE receives 2.7m tourist tax refund requests in H1
The Authority revealed that a total of 19.67m digital tax refund requests from tourists have been processed between the system’s initial launch and the end of the first half of 2024 (H1 2024), compared to 14.54m transactions recorded by the end of H1 2023 – a notable uptick of 35.25 per cent over a period of 12 months.