The first Hindu temple in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) celebrated its first festival — Maha Shivratri — on Friday, almost a month after its inauguration. While the countrymen thronged Shiva …
UAE: Motorist caught speeding at 282km/h in Sharjah
Police said the case marked the highest speeding violation of 2023. Photo used for illustrative purpose only. Image Credit: Pexels Sharjah: A traffic radar in Sharjah caught a motorist speeding at …
In pursuit of the Kinahans – from Dublin’s Oliver Bond flats to Dubai’s Palm Jumeirah
Garda chief Drew Harris this week made another visit to Dubai – home to the Kinahans – as part of Ireland’s policing and diplomatic push to bring down the Irish cartel family …
UAE: 9-year-old Emirati twins turn hobby into business catering to school girls
What started as a hobby turned into a business venture for 9-year-old Emirati twins Salama and Noora Abdulla Alsudais. The young entrepreneurs use charms to decorate girls’ accessories and school …
UAE: Medical fitness centres in Sharjah to be closed on Saturday due to bad weather
Sharjah Municipality announced the closure of medical fitness centres due to the weather conditions in the UAE. The authority said that decision was taken keeping in mind the safety of the public.
Money & Me: ‘My best investment was buying a house in Dubai’
Sharaz Hussain started his career in the early 1990s at investment bank JP Morgan, where he was trading financial derivatives. Over the course of 30 years, the British citizen has worked with …
Business deals worth Dhs2.4b sealed at Dubai Derma 2024
The 23rd edition of the Dubai World Dermatology and Laser Conference and Exhibition, “Dubai Derma 2024,” successfully concluded, marking the largest scientific conference and exhibition for …
Sharjah Ruler pardons 484 inmates ahead of Ramadan
His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has ordered the release of 484 inmates from the punishment and correctional institution department …
Municipality temporarily shuts all parks in Sharjah
This proactive measure has been implemented to prioritise the safety and well-being of the public. The Sharjah Municipality assures that the parks will be reopened promptly once the weather conditions …
Dubai court acquits man caught with 20 live bullets at airport
The 44-year old, with 13 years of service in the country, was apprehended at Dubai International Airport (DXB) around 9pm on October 19 last year after 20 live rounds of 9mm and 22mm ammunition were …
First Tesla Cybertruck On Sale In Dubai Offered For $142,000
Although Tesla is expected to sell the Cybertruck in the UAE, which is a popular market for pickups, official deliveries aren’t expected to start until later this year, The National News reports. As a …
Dubai real estate: Eviction notices can now be transferred with property sale
This new ruling means eviction notices are now attached to the property rather than the individual landlord, expert says …
Mohammed bin Rashid issues Law on taxation of foreign banks in Dubai
In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, issued Law No. (1) of 2024 on taxation of foreign banks …
Montfort considers sale of UAE fuel oil facility to Sinopec
A potential deal could enhance Sinopec’s efforts to expand its sales at the world’s third-largest bunker fuel hub.
Dubai’s virtual asset regulatory authority to onboard the Financial sector
In a recent interview with the CEO of Dubai’s virtual asset regulatory authority, Mathew White, he discusses the need to bring the UAE Banking sector and financial institutions onboard the virtual …
CEPAs help UAE firms expand globally, says Al Saleh
Once ratified, these agreements create new opportunities for businesses to thrive and expand globally, Abdulla Ahmed Al Saleh, undersecretary of the Ministry of Economy, said. Spe …
Heavy rains in UAE: Parks to be closed in Sharjah due to adverse weather
Authorities in Sharjah have announced the closue of all parks in the emirate due to the adverse weather conditions forecast over the weekend. Sharjah Municipality said that parks will remain closed …