The United Arab Emirates could participate in an international operation in Gaza after the end of the current conflict, Israel’s military broadcasting service said on Wednesday. The state-funded …
Up to Dh1-million fine: UAE labour law changes crack down on fake Emiratisation
A new amendment introduced to the UAE labour law specifies heftier penalties for fake Emiratisation, a legal expert has said. Announced earlier this week, ranging from Dh100,000 to Dh1 million for …
Etihad announces Abu Dhabi to Mumbai with A380 plane
Etihad Airways will fly its Airbus A380 to from Abu Dhabi to Mumbai for a special four-month period, as it celebrates 20 years of UAE-India flights.
Abu Dhabi SWS consortium lands $1bn Uzbek wastewater plant deal
A strategic consortium – comprising Abu Dhabi Sustainable Water Solutions Company (SWS), Japan’s Marubeni Corporation, and French utility group Suez – has signed a joint development agreement with the …
Ehfaaz transforms waste, boosting UAE’s global sustainability leadership
The UAE’s proactive promotion of the circular economy, particularly through initiatives like the National Circular Economy Policy, Ne’ma, and the Year of S..
Dubai Resident Gets Scammed Over Viral Dubai Chocolate
The viral Dubai chocolate has taken the world by storm, but not without its share of scams. The original creator, Fix Dessert Chocolatier, has seen a surge in demand for their famous chocolate bars, …
UAE self-gifting surges 15% as consumers seek emotional support, study reveals
Flowwow said it recorded an impressive 15 percent increase in self-gifting among UAE consumers on a year-on-year basis in the first half of 2024. Experts at Flowwow said the self-gifting phenomenon …
6 months in jail, up to Dhs500,000 fine for disclosing secrets, invading privacy in UAE
It is a crime to record, broadcast or disclose conversations, communication, audio or video material, take, reveal or retain images of others, publish news, electronic or photographic images, scenes, …
UAE driving licence black points reduction: 6 rules to follow to get penalty slashed
Provided that all terms and conditions are met, four black points registered on the driving licence will be cancelled on September 14. The process is automatic. A certificate of p …
Dubai Diamond Trade Surges to 129m Carats in H1
Trade in rough and polished lab growns at DDE increased 51 per cent year-on-year to 15.9m carats in H1, taking the overall; total for rough and polished, natural and lab grown to 129m carats. The DDE …
UAE weather update: could summer’s end be just around the corner?
UAE weather is notoriously hot and humid in the summer season, but with the Suhail star predicted to be visible by August 24 – change might come sooner than expected …
Travelling to Dubai? Here’s a list of things you can no longer carry on your flight
You are also prohibited from carrying betel leaves, home-cooked food, and non-vegetarian food items into Dubai. This restriction is in place to ensure compliance with local regulations, and to …
Watch: Scattered rains in parts of UAE; temperatures to drop to 22°C
Light rains and drizzles also fell on parts of Fujairah and the east coast during the early hours of the morning. Storm Centre shared a video of the rainfall at around 5.19am on the roads of Fujairah.
UAE wealth fund ADIA doubles down on India with H1 investments soaring to $1bln
Out of $8.3bln invested by ADIA this year, nearly a quarter of the portfolio is focused on emerging markets, according to Global SWF H1 data …
World’s Most Advanced Man-Made Wave Comes to Abu Dhabi This October
Talk about ‘new wave’. Surf Abu Dhabi is giving surfers in the Emirates fresh vibes with the most advanced man-made wave yet.
Egypt, UAE Discuss Enhanced Energy Cooperation
UAE families spend up to Dh2,000 for back-to-school items
With less than two weeks remaining before schools reopen, parents in the UAE are spending up to Dh2,000 per child on back-to-school essentials, excluding tuition fees. Many have begun shopping, …