Employees in the UAE are increasingly prioritising financial rewards, professional development, health and wellness programmes, and hybrid work models, according to the latest report by Parisima …
Sharjah: 27-year-old dies after stabbing in dispute with two brothers
Sharjah Police is investigating a stabbing incident that claimed the life of a 27-year-old Emirati man in Al Siyouh on Wednesday. According to a statement, Sharjah Police operations room received a …
Sharjah to Enforce Paid Parking in Al Dhaid City in 2025
Sharjah Municipality will introduce paid parking in Al Dhaid City. The new system will enforce parking fees from Saturday to Thursday, between 8 AM and 10 PM. However, parking will remain free on …
Sultan Bin Ahmed inaugurates 4th Sharjah Events Festival
Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and Chairman of the Sharjah Media Council, inaugurated the fourth edition of …
Major changes to UAE’s VAT rules impact fund managers and virtual asset traders – All you need to know
Fund managers now have a VAT exemption for services provided independently to funds licensed by a competent authority in the UAE. Image: Shutterstock Major changes to the UAE’s Value Added Tax (VAT) …
European contractor confirms ‘substantial’ offshore award from Saudi Aramco
Olso-listed Subsea7 has confirmed the award of a key engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) contract from Saudi Aramco for work on offshore pipelines and related infrastructure …
Ahead of Trump’s inauguration, Trump Organization expands its global business
As Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House, his namesake real estate firm has announced plans for a Trump Tower in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Flying taxis in UAE: Abu Dhabi’s IHC buys stake in flying carmaker Archer
Abu Dhabi-based International Holding Company (IHC) has bought a stake in US flying car manufacturer Archer, which will launch flying taxi operations in the UAE along with local partners early next …
Best dishes of the year in Abu Dhabi, from ravioli at Toto to manteh at Zali
As part of The National’s restaurant review series – which takes you into new eateries that have popped up in Abu Dhabi over the year – we get to sample dozens of new dishes, the good, the bad and the …
Dubai: Jail, deportation for man after fight over parking leaves victim disabled
A 70-year-old Pakistani man has been sentenced to three months in prison after he was found guilty of causing permanent disability to a 34-year-old Indian man during a physical altercation over a parking space in Dubai. The man will also be deported after …
Abu Dhabi Global Market plans China roadshow to boost financial ties
Planned trip in February will stop in Beijing, Shanghai, Shenzhen and Hong Kong amid ‘overwhelming interest’ in the UAE financial centre Abu Dhabi’s financial centre, the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM …
Marcus Fakana issues new five-word statement from Dubai after being sentenced over fling
The British teenager sentenced to a year in jail in Dubai over a holiday romance has appealed to be allowed to go home, pleading: “Every day here is difficult”.
Mohammed bin Rashid issues Decrees promoting members of Dubai judiciary
In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, issue
90s pop stars Hisham Abbas, Ehab Tawfik, Mohamed Fouad gear up for Dubai concert
Egyptian 1990s artists Hisham Abbas, Ehab Tawfik, and Mohamed Fouad are gearing up for a concert, titled Disco 90, in Dubai Festival City Mall on 20 December. The event will bring back a vibrant era …
Sultan Bin Ahmed tours health sciences labs at University of Sharjah
Sheikh Sultan Bin Ahmed Bin Sultan Al Qasimi, Deputy Ruler of Sharjah and President of the University of Sharjah (UOS), visited the evaluation laboratory …
Dezeen Agenda features Renzo Piano’s plans for the “hospital of the future” in Sharjah
The latest edition of our weekly Dezeen Agenda newsletter features plans for a medical district in Sharjah. Subscribe to Dezeen Agenda now. Renzo Piano Building Workshop announced its plans for the …
‘We’ve had two disappointing seasons’: Sharjah Warriorz’s Kohler-Cadmore eyes redemption in ILT20
Tom Kohler-Cadmore returns to the ILT20, aiming to lead the Sharjah Warriorz to their first playoff appearance. Recognizing the tough competition, he emphasizes consistency and adapting to Sharjah’s …