UAE public and private sector employees are currently enjoying an extended weekend on the occasion of Prophet Mohammed’s (PBUH) birthday. As employees ready to resume the new workweek on Monday, …
President of Guyana receives UAE foreign minister for discussions on bilateral cooperation, climate action under COP28
GEORGETOWN: President Mohamed Irfaan Ali of Guyana received Sheikh Abdullah bin Zayed Al Nahyan, UAE minister of foreign affairs, on a working lunch here in the presence of vice president Bharrat …
Dubai’s Dh689m Hessa Street project to double traffic capacity on busy route
Dubai transport officials have awarded a Dh689 million contract for a major revamp of Hessa Street in an effort cut congestion, slash travel times and boost safety on one of the emirate’s busiest …
Mleiha’s swimmers shine in Sharjah’s championship
The Mleiha Sports Club showcased an impressive performance in the preliminary championship for Sharjah-based sports clubs in swimming, an event organised by the Sharjah Sports Council.
UAE starts imposing Dh400 fine for failure to register in Unemployment Insurance Scheme
Human resources ministry activates penalty today; 5.73 million have already subscribed Dubai: Effective today, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) in the UAE has begun imposing a …
UAE begins fining non-participants in unemployment insurance system
The United Arab Emirates began imposing financial penalties on non-participants in the unemployment insurance system on Sunday, October 1, 2023, after the deadline for enrollment expired on Saturday.
Dubai’s Hessa Street set for massive $187mn redevelopment to ease traffic
The RTA has awarded a contract for the Hessa Street Improvement Project, valued at AED689 million, the authority announced in an emailed statement on Sunday. This project covers a 4.5-kilometre …
Police in Abu Dhabi restrict commercial vehicles as Adipec begins
Heavy goods vehicles and worker buses are to be restricted from entry into Abu Dhabi on Monday to ease congestion on the opening day of the Abu Dhabi International Petroleum Exhibition and Conference …
A golden cycle of attraction at Watch & Jewellery Middle East Show in Sharjah
Not to be outshone, Al Romaizan Gold & Jewellery unveiled a show-stopping masterpiece: a bicycle delicately sheathed in 24-carat gold sheets. This golden creation is not only a testament to the …
UAE to Oman bus travel: New route begins October 1 at AED110
Starting October 1, travellers can go to Oman from the UAE via bus service connecting the two countries. Route 202 bus route will operate between Muscat, Oman, and Abu Dhabi, with stops in Al Ain …
Dubai: Can landlords charge tenants extra for amenities?
I reside in an apartment in Dubai. My landlord increased the rent by 20 per cent, while the Rera rent calculator allows only 10 per cent. A judge at the Rental Dispute Centre ruled in my favour.
Customs seizes over 1kg gold, arrests 1 flyer
The customs officers recovered as much as 1,213 grams of gold from Shamnas of Malappuram who was returning from Dubai. Customs said that the passenger was intercepted on the basis of profiling done by …
My Dubai Rent: Outdoorsy family pay Dh250,000 for five-bedroom Al Barsha villa
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 Small business owner Julie Grobler …
UAE weather: Fair to partly cloudy, temperatures to decrease
The UAE residents will experience fair to partly cloudy weather, especially in the eastern region, on Sunday. According to the National Centre of Meteorology, the temperatures to decrease. The highest …
UAE: Region’s first airport is now a museum that takes visitors back in time
On October 5, 1932, the first-ever airplane to touch down in the UAE was a British-made, four propellers Handley Page HP42, nicknamed ‘Hanno’. Operated by British Imperial Airways, this historic …
UAE’s president-designate for COP28 defends his nation hosting climate talks
The Emirati president-designate for the upcoming United Nations COP28 climate conference offered a full-throated defense Saturday of his nation hosting the talks, dismissing those who “just go on the …
Dubai is hoping to launch a fully operational flying taxi service by 2026
Dubai hopes to be the city leading the flying taxi future by completing a fully operational flying taxi network by 2026. The CEO of Skyports, which builds landing infrastructure for these aerial taxis …