Enhanced Customer Flexibility : Gift cards can be used at any participating store across all Al-Futtaim malls, providing wide usage possibilities. Future Loyalty Benefits : An upcoming update will …
Abu Dhabi emerging as UAE’s next employment hotspot
Abu Dhabi sees a 25% rise in demand for blue-collar Indian workers, driven by infrastructure projects and a booming industrial sector. Higher wages in construction, manufacturing, and transport make …
Home after 32 years: 70-year-old UAE expat to fly back to Philippines on Thursday
Today, with flight tickets in hand and a long journey ahead, Ernesto and his wife, Teresa, are finally heading back to the Philippines. As if fate had scripted the moment, Ernesto’s T-shirt bore the word ‘homecoming’ across it.
Indian diaspora plays significant part in shaping UAE’s social and economic fabric, says Indiaspora report
Indiaspora’s report, produced with The Boston Consulting Group, highlights the significant role of the Indian diaspora in shaping the UAE’s socio-economic landscape. Estimated at 3.9 million, this community has contributed substantially to technology,
Dubai now offers driving licence online for boat, vessel; how to apply, costs explained
Get your boat or vessel driving license in Dubai without attending classes. Learn how to apply, the associated costs, and the types of marine licenses available, including pleasure and commercial …
Sharjah Government Sets Official Working Hours for Ramadan
The Sharjah Human Resources Department has announced the official working hours for government departments, authorities, and institutions during the holy month of Ramadan 1446 Hijri. Official working …
UAE travellers face stress when booking holidays, says new YouGov report
The study found that more than two-thirds of UAE travellers experience at least one stress point during the process …
Ramadan 2025: UAE announces working hours for private sector
Companies may apply flexible or remote work patterns within the limits of the daily working hours during Ramadan, according to MoHRE
Bradley Mtall bets back into the country after 1-month Dubai stay: “Nyumbani”
Bradley Mtall, The Gen Z Goliath, returned to Kenya after a Dubai trip funded by Zam Zam brothers. He defended controversial content with a lioness and Tenge Tenge.
Egypt-Based MNT-Halan’s Expansion Into the UAE Marks a New Phase of Growth for the Unicorn
I n the plethora of entrepreneurial success stories that have come out of the MENA in the past decade, few have demonstrated the power of pivoting efficiently the way Egypt-based …
Sharjah Islamic Bank issues $500mln sukuk
The transaction attracted exceptional investor demand, with the order book peaking at US$1.7 billion—an oversubscription of 3.4 times …
Stuck in eternal drought, UAE turns to AI to make it rain
In the marbled halls of a luxury hotel, leading experts are discussing a new approach to an age-old problem: how to make it rain in the UAE, the wealthy Gulf state that lies in one of the world’s biggest deserts.
UAE: Ahead of Ramadan, schools reduce hours, complete syllabus, hold events
Some UAE schools have already completed their academic syllabus for the year in anticipation of Ramadan, which is expected to begin by March 1. Indian curriculum schools, which typically end their academic year by March end,
My Dubai Rent: Soaring rents lead to change of address for teacher
My Dubai Rent takes you inside a reader’s home to have a look at what they get for their money, how much they pay in rent and asks them what they like and don’t like Escalating rents forced Heather …
Abu Dhabi’s First IPO of the Year Rides AI Boom to Price at Top
Alpha Data is likely to price its initial public offering in Abu Dhabi at the top of a planned range, as investors piled into the IT services firm that’s been among the beneficiaries of a surge in …
Abu Dhabi’s ENEC Eyes Investment in Nuclear Specialist Newcleo
Abu Dhabi’s state-run atomic power company is set to invest in French-Italian operator Newcleo after signing an accord during a visit to Rome by the United Arab Emirates’ president.
National Guard, Abu Dhabi Airports sign cooperation agreement
Major General Saleh Mohammed bin Muqrin Al Ameri, Commander of the National Guard, received at the National Guard headquarters, Elena Sourili, Managing Director and CEO of Abu Dhabi Airports, as part …