UAE

UAE residents can now enjoy four days holiday, plan your itinerary

Those residing in the Emirates will get to enjoy a four-day holiday with the upcoming traditions observed. Emirates observes two…

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Temperature drops in UAE, temperature changes over the day

The temperatures in the United Arab Emirates are showing a fall with the temperatures recorded at 14.8 degree Celsius as…

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Employee visa cancellation: legal rights to know in the Emirates

Those who work in the Gulf might be curious to know how to cancel their employment visa, in case of…

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Low gold rates in Dubai, further reduction to be seen

As of the 1st of November, gold loses its glitter. The value drops to Dhs 7 per gram, over a…

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Nesma telecom to introduce digital telecom towers in UAE

Nesma Telecom & Technology, a subsidiary of Saudi Arabia-based multinational conglomerate Nesma Holding, plans to foray into the UAE market…

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UAE petrol prices at its lowest since three months

Petrol prices in the UAE will come down this month after three straight months of increase. The Ministry of Energy…

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Abu Dhabi set to host ‘National Coffee Championship’

Abu Dhabi ready to launch 8th edition of UAE ‘National Coffee Championship’at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre from December 12-14.…

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UAE Government warns usage of whitening creams without a prescription

UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) warned people about the use of some facial skin care whitening creams without…

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These are the four continuous holidays coming up in UAE

  If you are planning to enjoy a short break, this will be the best time.Traditionally, the UAE government has…

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Poultry restrictions enforced in UAE, Bulgarian products not allowed

UAE’s Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MoCCAE) has prohibited the import of all types of poultry products from Bulgaria.…

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`One million initiative’ by UAE to nurture one million Arab coders

A new initiative launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler…

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UAE to upgrade passports with digital security

The UAE is the first in the Arab region to achieve the electronic upgrade for passport encryption. The Ministry of…

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Tax levied for the health of the citizens, reduction in the consumption

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai,…

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BSNL launches international roaming facility in UAE for its customers

BSNL Kerala circle, on Friday announced International roaming facility in UAE for its prepaid customers. The facility which would be…

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UAE cabinet reshuffle : Sheikh Mohammed announces young cabinet

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Thursday…

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Meet the Top 5 Richest People in UAE

Most billionaires in the UAE are getting richer every year, with their private wealth growing by $1 billion to $5.6…

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UAE set to impose tax on items that induce physical stimulation

Though the U.A.E has promised to impose taxes in early 2018, it will go ahead and start implementing them for…

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149 Indian prisoners in Sharjah to be released

A total of 149 Indians serving prison terms for minor and financial offences in Sharjah will be released following the…

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Tobacco demand to fall 40% after new excise tax ,say experts

National tobacco demand in the UAE is expected to slump by 40 per cent after a new 100 per cent…

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UAE to operate first nuclear reactor in 2018

The United Arab Emirates’ first nuclear reactor will “definitely” be operational next year with the operating company getting a licence…

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Etihad Airways rolls out installment schemes to attract travellers

In an effort to attract more passengers, Etihad Airways announced on Wednesday that it is now allowing passengers to pay…

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UAE mobile networks change their names

To mark Saudi National Day on September 23, UAE’s telecom networks Etisalat and Du changed their network names to ‘UAE…

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UAE’s unified Hijri calendar of 1439, launched

A unified Hijri calendar of 1439, the first of its kind, was launched on Monday at the Shaikh Zayed Grand…

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UAE relaxes visa rules for Indians

UAE Cabinet has approved visa on arrival for Indian passport holders with UK and EU residency visa. Already, Indian passport…

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Indian expat in UAE who performs last rites passes away

An Indian, who used to perform last rites for Hindus who died in the Capital, died of heart attack on…

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ENOC stores to go cashless NoL cards to the rescue

UAE is set to introduce a one stop card to pay for all products and services across ENOC’s entire retail…

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These are the UAE’s ‘riskiest’ and ‘safest’ drivers : Report

Using no-claims statistics from its insurance comparison platform, UAE reveals ‘riskiest’ and ‘fastest’ drivers in the country. UAE residents from…

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These UAE roads get new speed limit

The speed limit on all roads in Sharjah’s Kalba city has been set at 80km/h. This means that with the…

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UAE doctors save pregnant Emirati’s life in rare surgery

Doctors in UAE saved a pregnant Emirati woman’s life after performing surgery for a rare condition. University Hospital Sharjah (UHS)…

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Abu Dhabi University ranked among world’s top universities

Abu Dhabi University (ADU), achieved a new academic milestone by entering the ranks of the world’s “Top 150 under 50”…

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Qatar Emir speaks to Saudi crown prince over Gulf row

Saudi Arabia on Saturday suspended any dialogue with Qatar, accusing it of “distorting facts”, just after a report of a…

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Reasons for high divorce rate in Dubai

Dubai courts are flooded with divorce cases, with cases such as grooms abandoning brides to marital disputes, according to the…

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UAE to have new system to standardise education

The Ministry of Education and the Abu Dhabi Education Council, ADEC, today announced a plan to begin a process to…

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Brothers created solar robot to help reduce power bills

Two students of the Gems Modern Academy in Dubai – Aadi Vishal Verma, aged 11, and Aarush Vishal Verma, 9…

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Expat in UAE wins 1kg of gold

An expatriate in the UAE has just struck gold, quite literally. Edmundo Catangay from the Philippines has been declared the…

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