China Eastern Airlines (CEA) just announced the launch of a new direct route between Shanghai Pudong and Abu Dhabi. The service, set to commence on April …
Eid Al Fitr 2025: UAE announces holidays for public sector
Public sector workers will be granted a three-day holiday to mark Eid Al Fitr, the UAE government confirmed on Monday. The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources said employees would be …
UAE Cybersecurity Council detects 1,200 cases of internet begging in 2024
The UAE Cybersecurity Council has identified more than 1,200 cases of internet begging in 2024, warning of fraudulent donation campaigns exploiting social media, particularly during Ramadan.Dr.
A major supermarket brand is now selling their own version of Dubai chocolate
The viral Dubai chocolate has become like gold dust, with sweet treat fans paying up to £30 for a single bar of the pistachio-flavoured concoction. In fact, global sales of the original Fix Dessert …
NMDC Energy secures $2.6bn Abu Dhabi EPC contract
NMDC Energy (formerly National Petroleum Construction Company) said it has received a letter of award worth $2.6 billion (AED9.7 billion) for a key energy project in Abu Dhabi. The deal envisages the …
UAE warns social media users to uphold national values or face legal action
The National Media Office (NMO), in an official statement on Sunday, underscored the duty of all social media users to uphold the UAE’s core values, including respect, tolerance, and peaceful …
UAE Police Reveals Shocking Amount of Money a Beggar Earns in One Hour
Sharjah Police have issued a warning to residents, revealing that beggars in the city are earning as much as 367 dirhams (approximately 28,000 Pakistani …
5 of the best designer hotels in Dubai in 2025
Where couture meets check-in… Not all hotels are created equal – some are dressed head to toe in designer. In Dubai, fashion houses aren’t just making clothes; they’re making entire worlds and …
Abu Dhabi Entities Are Deepening Their Crypto Footprint
Abu Dhabi’s MGX invested a record $2 billion in Binance, the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange. The abundance of capital and crypto-friendly regulatory frameworks are driving the UAE’s “bold …
Home away from home: Why Indian startups are flocking to Dubai’s free zones
Dubai’s free zones offer the perfect blend of tax benefits, regulatory ease, and access to global markets, making it the preferred choice for Indian startups and SMEs looking to scale beyond borders.
High demand drives gains in Abu Dhabi real estate
Rental and sale prices in Abu Dhabi grew strongly in 2024, driven by tight supply and intense competition in the property market, according to a market survey. Residential rents grew 20 percent in …
UAE weather: Possible rain, drop in temperatures on March 17
In addition to possible rain, NCM’s daily weather report also indicates that humidity levels will rise during the night and Tuesday morning …
Contracting heavyweight confirms $2.6 billion award for UAE offshore megaproject
Abu Dhabi-based NMDC Energy has confirmed the award of a 9.7 billion dirhams (US$2.64 billion) engineering, procurement and construction contract in the United Arab Emirates.
How actors Ranya Rao, Virat Konduru bypassed Dubai customs checks to smuggle gold? DRI makes big revelation
Ranya Rao and Konduru – who have known each other for over a decade, are reported to have been partners in a diamond trading company in the UAE.
Tabreed and Dubai Holding enter agreement to provide District Cooling to Palm Jebel Ali
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates: National Central Cooling Company (DFM: Tabreed) and Dubai Holding Investments, part of Dubai Holding, have entered a concession agreement to provide district cooling …
Sharjah King Faisal Street Repairs Leave Motorists Fuming
The ongoing roadworks on the King Faisal Street in Sharjah have left commuters and residents baffled, and extremely frustrated.
NMDC Energy secures $2.6bln Abu Dhabi project contract
UAE – NMDC Energy (formerly National Petroleum Construction Company) has announced that it has received a letter of award worth AED9.7 billion ($2.6 billion) for a key energy project in Abu Dhabi. As …