A 26-year-old security guard from Nepal who struck it rich in the UAE Lottery’s Lucky Day draw says he is ready to leave his job behind.
Emirates travel advisory: Major travel restrictions as UAE enforces 21-day Ebola entry rule
The advisory underscores that requirements may change at short notice depending on evolving public health assessments …
Nepali security guard in UAE’s Abu Dhabi wins Rs 78 crore lottery jackpot, plans house for family, Mahindra Thar
UAE Lottery winner Tayab Khan will receive Dh6 million after sharing a Dh30 million jackpot with four friends who pooled money for tickets.
UAE’s economic resilience sustains Sharjah’s business momentum
The UAE’s position among the world’s top 10 goods exporters for the first time, alongside foreign trade exceeding Dhs6 trillion in 2025 with 15% …
UAE expands VAT refunds for citizens building new homes in 2026
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has unveiled a significant expansion to its Value-Added Tax (VAT) refund scheme for UAE nationals constructing new homes, a move designed to lower construction costs …
Advanced UAE satellites go live in boost to global disaster response capabilities
Three Foresight satellites increase Earth-monitoring network developed by Abu Dhabi’s Space42 …
Sharjah’s model for growth relies on stability, says head of investment – EXCLUSIVE
A key factor behind this growth is Sharjah’s continued commitment to infrastructure and economic development. The emirate’s AED44.5 billion ($12.12 billion) budget for 2026 allocates 35 per cent of …
1980s redux? Iraq, UAE follow Saudi Arabia’s playbook as Hormuz blockade dries up crude exports
As Hormuz disruptions choke exports, Iraq and the UAE are racing to build alternative oil routes to reduce their reliance on the strategic waterway.
FTA to expand scope of expenses eligible for VAT refunds for UAE nationals constructing new residences
The Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has launched a new initiative to expand the scope of expenses eligible for VAT refunds for UAE nationals constructing new residences, allowing citizens to claim refunds …
Dh25,000 savings per claim: FTA expands scope for VAT refund for UAE citizens
The UAE’s Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has expanded the scope of expenses eligible for value-added tax (VAT) refunds for UAE nationals constructing new residences, which will allow them to save …
Iraq and UAE race to establish alternative oil pipelines as exports through Hormuz dry up
Last week, the Iraqi cabinet approved plans to accelerate crude exports through the Kurdistan-Turkey pipeline network.
The UAE Is Changing Rhetoric, Not Policy, Toward Iran
Regardless of the ceasefire’s fate, the U.S.-Israel war on Iran has created a new reality in the Gulf, rendering the pre-February 28 status quo largely obsolete. Yet despite their shared concerns over …
How an Odisha woman trapped in UAE for years finally made it back home | VIDEO
After years of being stranded in the UAE due to financial hardship and denied requests to return home, Odisha resident Hasta Mahanand has finally reunited with her family.
Beyond Developments unveils Dhs4bn ‘The Yards’ masterplan in Dubai’s City of Arabia
The Yards spans 2.3 million square feet of gross floor area and will be home to 1,560 residential units ranging from one- to three-bedroom apartments …
Apparel Group expands NEW YORKER footprint with 9th UAE store at City Centre Deira, Dubai
Apparel Group proudly celebrated the grand opening of NEW YORKER’s latest store at City Centre Deira, Dubai, on Friday, June 5, 2026. The opening marked a significant addition to NEW YORKER’s growing …
UAE welcomes calls for civilian-led government in Sudan
Recommendation comes after conference involving stakeholders and western governments in Addis Ababa …
Tragedy in Dubai! Seven Indian workers killed as minibus collides with truck
India, June 8 — At least seven Indian workers were killed and nine others injured in a tragic road accident in Dubai on Monday after a minibus collided with a truck that had reportedly stopped in the …