Sharjah Announces Free Parking For Islamic New Year
Public parking will be free in Sharjah on the occasion of the Islamic New Year (Hijri New Year) on Sunday, July 7, authorities announced on Saturday.
However, this exemption does not apply to the s...
July 07, 20240387Category: UAE Local News
Illegal Items Worth $32 Million Seized In Major Overseas Operation
The UAE, in a joint operation with other countries and international authorities seized illegal items that have been valued at over $32 million, and arrested 25 suspects across the region.
This ope...
July 06, 20240233Category: Crime News
Temperatures On The Rise In UAE
As climate change increasingly impacts the world, the word 'heatwave' has quickly become a part of everyday language.
But, what exactly is classified as a heatwave? The Ministry of Health o...
July 06, 20240283Category: Weather
Muharram Crescent Moon Spotted In Abu Dhabi
The crescent of the month of Muharram 1446 was photographed from Abu Dhabi on Saturday, July 6.
In a social media post, the UAE's Astronomy Centre shared an image of the faint crescent as captu...
July 06, 20240559Category: UAE Local News
Sobha Realty To Build Dh210-million New Community Shopping Mall In Dubai
Dubai’s leading property developer Sobha Realty will build a new community shopping mall in Sobha Hartland for Dh210 million.
Construction work on the shopping mall has commenced and is sched...
July 04, 20240491Category: Business
Dubai Prosecutor Calls For Special Court For Cybercrime
A senior prosecutor in Dubai has called for the establishment of a special court for cybercrime cases as some judges lack a deep understanding of hacking and digital forensics.
Dr Khalid Ali Al Jun...
July 04, 20240304Category: Crime News
5 New Restaurants Get Michelin Star, 19 Eateries Now On List
Dubai is now home to a total of 19 Michelin-starred restaurants. At the third edition of the Michelin Guide Dubai 2023, which was held at the One & Only One Zabeel, five new restaurants were induc...
July 04, 20240346Category: UAE Local News
Two Companies To Offer Alternative End-of-service Benefit Schemes
Two companies were accredited by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation and the Securities and Commodities Authority to operate under alternative end-of-service benefits scheme, it was anno...
July 04, 20240246Category: UAE Local News
Expats Can Now Complete Medical Test At Home
Are you one of those who are quite busy and don't have the time to go for a medical test for your residency visa renewal process? Fret not.
Expats in Dubai can have their medical test done in t...
July 04, 20240420Category: Visa + Immigration
Indian Expat Wins Dh10 Million In Big Ticket Abu Dhabi Draw
Raisur Rahman, an Indian expat living in Dubai, won a Dh10 million grand prize in the Big Ticket live draw series 264 held in Abu Dhabi.
He got lucky with ticket number 078319 bought on June 15.
...
July 04, 20240233Category: UAE Local News
Two-year-old Swallows 17 Magnets; Doctor Saves Baby's Life In Complex Surgery
Doctors at a hospital in Sharjah extracted 17 magnets that were accidentally swallowed by a two-year-old boy. Thirteen magnets were removed by endoscopy—a tube was inserted into the toddler'...
July 03, 20240237Category: UAE Local News
Samsung Users Urged To Update Devices To Avoid Data Theft
Samsung users have been urged to update their devices after the tech giant released security updates addressing some vulnerabilities.
The UAE Cyber Security Council has recommended users to update ...
July 03, 20240304Category: UAE Local News
8-year-old Dies On Sharjah School Campus; Family Seeks Justice
The family of an eight-year-old Indian boy is demanding answers following his sudden death on the campus of a school in Sharjah's Muwaileh area.
Rashid Yasar, a Grade 1 student, passed away on ...
July 03, 20240442Category: Crime News
UAE Announces Islamic New Year Holiday For Public Sector Employees
UAE authorities on Wednesday confirmed a one-day paid holiday for government employees on the occasion of Islamic New Year. The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources declared that Muharram ...
July 03, 20240304Category: UAE Local News
Driving Schools In UAE Deny Claims Of Failing Students On Purpose
UAE resident Maha L was frustrated after failing her driving test nine times in a row. The Emirati then decided to switch to a different driving school in another emirate and passed on her first attem...
July 02, 20240305Category: UAE Local News
Authority Issues Reminder For Corporate Tax Registration Deadline
UAE residents subject to corporate tax with licences issued in May (regardless of the year of issuance) must submit their corporate tax registration application by July 31 to avoid corresponding penal...
July 02, 20240341Category: UAE Local News
Islamic New Year Holiday For Private Sector Employees Announced In UAE
July 7 will be a paid holiday for private sector employees in the UAE, it was announced on Tuesday.
The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (Mohre) declared the holiday — which fall...
July 02, 20240366Category: UAE Local News
Traffic Snarls, Exit Blocked After Truck Overturns On Major Highway In Dubai
An overturned truck on a key highway caused a traffic jam on Monday, at around 6pm in Dubai.
Eyewitnesses stuck in the snarl-up told Khaleej Times that authorities were trying to lift the truck tha...
July 01, 20240548Category: UAE Local News
Free 5-star Hotel Stay For Passengers Flying To Dubai This Summer
Emirates has announced complimentary 5-star hotel stays for travellers to Dubai this summer. The airline said the offer is valid on tickets purchased from July 1 to 21.
Travellers who purchase firs...
July 01, 20240420Category: Travel
