First Abu Dhabi Bank (FAB), the biggest bank in the UAE, has denied a media report published on Wednesday that it was in the process of acquiring a stake in India’s Yes Bank. Bloomberg reported FAB, …
Dubai Drops Attempted Suicide Charge Against Irish Woman, Questions Persist Over UAE Law
Irish native Tori Towey was assisted by Ireland’s Department of Foreign Affairs and is now free to return home.
UAE lays out priorities for sustainable development at UN High-Level Political Forum
The delegation was participating in the second day of the United Nations (UN) High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable Development
Behind the luxury image, Dubai’s laws and customs create issues for expatriates
However, a different side reveals itself when expatriates encounter the reality of its laws and customs. Ms Towey, from Co Roscommon, who has lived in Dubai for just over a year, was reportedly …
DCT Abu Dhabi and Les Roches’ Hospitality Academy to open in Zayed Sports City this September
Abu Dhabi, UAE: The Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) and Les Roches Global Hospitality have revealed the location of the upcoming Abu Dhabi Hospitality Academy – Les …
Dubai to develop ‘world’s largest’ fresh food hub
The new logistics hub aligns with the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33), which aims to double the size of the emirate’s economy to $8.7tn by 2033 …
Explore Abu Dhabi: Where Tradition Meets Thrills In The Heart Of The UAE
Abu Dhabi is a must-visit destination for anyone who is yet to experience a city where sophistication blends with tradition so smoothly that it leaves you in awe. The fact that the city has won many …
Watch: RTA unveils AI-powered detection system for Dubai’s roads
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a pilot project featuring a vehicle equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) to automate the detection of road damage and inspect traffic diversions.
Irish woman held in Dubai after suffering ‘horrific attack’ to return home
AN IRISHWOMAN who was being detained in Dubai after reportedly being the victim of a serious assault is to return home. The case of 28-year-old Tori Towey was raised in the Dáil yesterday by Sinn Féin’s May Lou McDonald.
🔒 Managing pensions across borders: Why expat retirement savings are at risk
In today’s economy, expatriates – many of whom South African – face a daunting challenge in managing their pensions across borders.
Industry body urges FM to check rising gold, silver import from UAE
Amid surge in imports of gold and silver from the UAE under the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), All India Jewellers & …
UAE court issues life sentences to 43 it says operated local Muslim Brotherhood group
A United Arab Emirates (UAE) court on Wednesday sentenced 43 dissidents to life in prison for operating what it said was a Muslim Brotherhood group that aimed to commit attacks in the country, state news agency WAM reported.
UAE: Is it safe to ‘consult’ YouTube videos for health-related issues? Study reveals trends
About 40 per cent of YouTube users in the UAE watch health-related content (HRC) on the platform before reaching a decision whether to consult or not a med..
How an Indian photographer captured the birth of modern Dubai
Indian photographer Ramesh Shukla moved to Dubai in 1965, and captured the birth of the United Arab Emirates on camera.
Yango rolls out Public Transport Service, redefining mobility within Dubai
Yango rolls out Public transport Service, redefining mobility within Dubai Yango’s services latest addition integrates public transit information, providing a seamless navigation experience for Dubai travellers Dubai,
Roscommon woman Tori Towey ‘relieved and anxious to get home’ after being detained in Dubai
The Irishwoman detained in Dubai and charged after allegedly suffering brutal domestic violence there is now “very relieved and anxious to get home”. Charges of “attempted suicide” and alcohol abuse against Tori Towey were dropped by the Dubai …
Tax is just another patriotic duty as ‘your country needs you’
For those history buffs among you, the image from the 1914 British army recruitment poster of Field Marshal Earl Kitchener’s head and floating arm pointing directly at you will ring a bell. The poster …