The hot dog-eating contest has been held at the chain’s original Coney Island location for more than 50 years. Now, a version of the contest will be held in Dubai.
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MIDEAST STOCKS-Dubai outperforms as major Gulf markets rise
Most Middle Eastern stock markets ended higher on Monday, with the Dubai index outperforming the region boosted by a leap in its top lender Emirates NBD. Aug 24 (Reuters) – Most Middle Eastern stock …
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Dubai Expo 2020: BIE chief says preparations on track despite Covid-19
The construction of all pavilions is progressing well and is in compliance with the safety regulations and barrier measures issued by the organisers.
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Dubai domestic help jailed for stealing watches worth Dh640,000 from footballer’s home
Defendant took the safe containing the watches and threw it in a trash bin Dubai: A domestic help in Dubai has been sentenced to six months in jail for stealing three expensive watches worth Dh640,000 …
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Expo 2020 Dubai: UAE ‘excited by potential’ of long-awaited world fair
A UAE minister said Expo 2020 Dubai organisers remain united by their goal to deliver a spectacular global event as they seek to overcome the challenges of the Covid-19 pandemic. The world fair – the …
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Bridge near on Al Mustaqbal Street near Dubai DIFC to be closed for 7 hours
Al Mustaqbal Bridge near Dubai International Financial District (DIFC) will be closed in both directions for seven hours from 10pm on Tuesday (August 25) until 5am the following day, the Roads and …
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Colour-coded wristbands guide social distancing in Dubai office
As nearly 100 employees went back to work in the office of a Dubai media company, managers found a way to avoid awkwardness around social distancing — colour-coded bracelets indicating how staff want …
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Abu Dhabi drive reminds residents Covid-19 is not over yet
In its #CommitToWin campaign, the department requests the community to stick to Covid-19 preventive measures and help lead a return to normalcy soon. “We miss visiting our friends and loved ones.
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TBY launches its Dubai 2020 edition
The Business Year (TBY), a global media group that has been providing investors, businesses, and governments with first-hand insights into the world’s most dynamic markets for over a decade, has …
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Dubai blacksmith jailed for abusing minor girl
Worker was under the influence of alcohol during the incident Dubai: The Dubai Court of First Instance on Monday sentenced a blacksmith to three months in jail for touching an eight-year-old girl …
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Rescue of Jewish Family From Yemen, Sponsored by Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi
While the historic agreement between Israel and the UAE continues to make headlines around the world, meanwhile, far from the spotlight, the UAE has been i …
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Commercial cases filed in Dubai surge 96%: DIFC Courts
Dubai and the UAE, for investors and the international business community,” said Omar Al Muhairi, deputy chief justice at DIFC Courts.
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712kg of drugs seized in Dubai in first six months of 2020
UAE have been blocked Dubai: The anti-narcotics unit of Dubai Police have seized 712kg of drugs and arrested 1,176 suspects in the first half of 2020, data showed. Lt General Abdullah Khalifa Al Merri …
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Woman jailed for robbing Dubai tourist after luring him into a flat
A woman who had been involved in robbing an Arab tourist in Dubai was sentenced to two years in jail. The 23-year-old African, who was on a visit visa, had set up a fake social media account and lured …
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IPL 2020: Welcome to UAE – a sneak peak into KKR’s team room in Abu Dhabi | WATCH
On Monday morning, KKR gave a sneak peak into their lavish accommodation in Abu Dhabi, which will be their base for the duration of the tournament.
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Most UAE small and medium businesses upbeat on rebound within 6 months
Most small and medium businesses (SMBs) in the UAE are beginning to feel optimistic about the future of their business but estimate it will be about six months before their businesses are back to full …
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Jared Kushner says Israel-UAE deal “should increase the probability” that UAE gets F-35 jets
Jared Kushner suggested Sunday in an interview with CNN’s Fareed Zakaria that the recent peace agreement between Israel and the United Arab Emirates “should increase the probability” of an F-35 jet …
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