Get ready to rock n’ roll with Bryan Adams. The singer will play in Abu Dhabi this December on the sidelines of the World Tennis League’s third season. The Canadian musician will perform at Etihad …
Dubai targets $177bn foreign direct investment by 2033; major plan to develop areas near Metro stations
Dubai aims to attract AED650bn ($177bn) in FDI by 2033 and is offering major incentives to businesses, according to the Executive Council. The Executive of Dubai has approved a series of new …
Dubai: New RTA bus service to Damac Hills 2 to start July 1; fare costs Dh5
Starting July 1, a new public bus service will be catering to residents of Damac Hills 2, a popular neighbourhood on the outskirts of Dubai, has learnt. Bus stop signs with the logo of the Roads and …
Dubai customs embrace forensic techniques to uncover 235kg of drugs on dhow
Dubai Customs officers have exposed a plot to smuggle 235kg of hashish into the emirate on a dhow – by using a cutting-edge device able to spot illicit goods hidden under the cover of darkness. The …
Sharjah: Residents evacuated after fire breaks out in residential building
A fire broke out in a residential tower on Jamal Abdul Nasir Street in Sharjah on Sunday afternoon. The entire building was quickly evacuated as several civil defence, ambulance, and police teams …
Tenants flee Sharjah apartment block fire
Residents abandoned their Sharjah apartment block on Sunday after a fire swept through the 12-storey building. The blaze is understood to have broke out at about 1pm on the fifth floor of the building …
Abu Dhabi’s social media influencer licence deadline explained
Starting from July 1, the Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development (ADDED) has mandated that all businesses and social media influencers must obtain appropriate licences to participate in …
Dubai Customs seize 1,274 drug shipments in past year, including heroin, marijuana, Captagon and $310m Meth shipment
Dubai Customs has announced 1,273 drug seizures at land, sea and air border ports across the emirate. As part of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, Dubai Customs …
UAE petrol price changes for July 2024 – and it’s great news for motorists
For the second consecutive month, UAE petrol prices have dropped which will be welcome news for motorists in the country. Prices for petrol have decreased but the cost of UAE diesel per litre has …
Revealed: The cutting-edge technologies helping Dubai Customs foil sophisticated drug smuggling bids
AI, drones aided inspectors make 1,273 seizures at borders and sea and air ports in 2023 Over 230kg of hashish found hidden deep inside a ship thanks to endoscopic technology used by customs …
Shangri-La’s Oman GM, The St. Regis Abu Dhabi’s director of events hire & more: Biggest hires of the week
From Shangri-La’s GM hire for Oman hotels, a new executive pastry chef at Four Seasons Abu Dhabi, The St. Regis Abu Dhabi’s director of events, Amwaj Rotana’s new director of operations, and Hyatt …
UAE: Can a second-hand buyer sue the seller for not disclosing major accident?
Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels. Answer: In UAE, it is an obligation of the supplier/seller to provide the full correct details of the product he/she intends to …
UAE: Can employees sue their boss for verbal abuse and misconduct?
Who do I complain to without worrying about repercussions, especially since ours is a freezone company? An employer in the UAE must provide a safe and appropriate working environment to an employee in …
UAE private sector ‘must develop local talent’ to support Emiratisation drive
The UAE has embarked on a major push in recent years to encourage more Emiratis to join the private sector, which remains a driving force behind the nation’s economic development. The Nafis programme …
UAE: Two men sentenced to 3 months in prison for assault in shared labour accommodation incident
The Dubai Court has sentenced two Pakistani workers to three months in prison, followed by deportation, for assaulting a fellow worker. According to court documents, the incident occurred around 1am …
From new UAE fines to paid parking: 6 rules, changes that will go into effect from July
The days seemed to have gone by so fast and in a few, we’ll be at the half-way mark of 2024. The first six months have been a busy period for the UAE, with authorities laying down new policies and …
UAE: Mango Festival 2024 kicks off at Expo Khor Fakkan
Abu Dhabi [UAE], June 30 (ANI/WAM): The third annual Mango Festival 2024 kicked off yesterday evening, Friday, and is slated to run until June 30, at Expo Khor Fakkan. Organised by the Municipal Council of Khor Fakkan in collaboration with the Sharjah …