The UAE has launched a new initiative to provide medication instruction labels in Braille in order to help the visually impaired read medicine labels independently. ALSO READ: >> UAE: Historic …
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Covid UAE: New safety rules extended till April 8 in RAK
Authorities in Ras Al Khaimah have announced an extension of Covid safety rules that were announced recently. The emirate’s emergency, crisis and disaster management team said the rules will be in …
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UAE: 143 tonnes of tobacco products seized from illegal factory in a farm
A mixture of green tobacco and lime powder, neswar is banned in the UAE. It is considered a health risk — more than smoking — because of the harmful substances added in the preparation that …
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Netanyahu heading to UAE to meet crown prince
The trip is set to take place less than two weeks before the March 23 election, despite reports that officials in the UAE were hesitant to host Netanyahu at a date that would be viewed as political.
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What Dubai looked like before it boomed
In the space of 50 years, Dubai has grown from a small trading outpost into one of the planet’s most iconic cities. So what was it like before oil transformed it into a glitzy destination defined by …
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Dubai Municipality employee misses birth of daughter as he joins UAE’s fight against COVID-19
Dubai: On April 24 of last year, Mosharraf Hossain Sahid was in the middle of a 16-hour shift for Dubai Municipality disinfecting roads in the city’s Jumeirah district. The COVID-19 pandemic was …
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UAE traffic: Watch out for congestion on this Dubai road
Motorists can expect to face significant delays in Dubai on Wednesday morning, especially on the Umm Suqeim Road, after Al Khail Road Bridge, heading towards Sheikh Zayed Road, according to Dubai …
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UAE: Large quantity of fake printer cartridges seized
The UAE authorities have seized large quantity of counterfeit printer cartridges from a warehouse complex in Ajman. During a raid conducted in cooperation with US technology firm HP, over 72,000 …
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UAE fights Covid: Ajman-Umm Al Quwain bus service resumes
The Ajman Public Transportation Authority (APTA) has resumed its bus services between Ajman and Umm Al Quwain from Wednesday while adhering to strict precautionary measures owing to the Covid-19 …
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Work from the beach: Why one man is investing $175m in the Dubai dream
Lal Bhatia, Chairman of the Hilshaw Group, passionately believes in the opportunity presented by Dubai’s remote working visa …
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Dubai extends freeze on public service fees to accelerate recovery
Dubai extended the freeze on public service fees until early 2023 as part of efforts to support the Middle East business hub’s economy amid the pandemic. The move “seeks to strengthen Dubai’s ability …
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Freeze on Dubai government fees extended until early 2023
The freeze on Dubai government fees has been extended until early 2023 as per a new order issued by Dubai Crown Prince and chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin …
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Dubai’s business recovery continues, but travel and tourism sector curbs growth
The seasonally adjusted IHS Markit Dubai Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) posted 50.9 in February, up slightly from 50.6 in January …
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Adopt cryptocurrency, urges government summit in Dubai
Time to educate people around the world on the role of digital economy, experts say …
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UAE- Sharjah Police seize 460 e-scooters, bicycles
A total of 462 e-scooters, motorcycles and bicycles were seized by the Sharjah Police in the first week of March for violating safety norms. Sharjah Police Traffic and Patrols Department had launched …
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Abu Dhabi shuts cafeteria, restaurant after insects found in cooking area
The Abu Dhabi Agriculture and Food Safety Authority issued a decision to administratively shut down two food establishments in the emirate. The authorities closed the “Sultan’s Hut” cafeteria in the …
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UAE now among world’s top 10 tax havens: NGO
The UAE has entered the world’s top ten tax havens for the first time, research showed Tuesday, in a report flagging OECD nations and their dependencies for more than two-thirds of “global corporate …
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