Expat residents in the UAE soon will no longer require residency visas to be stamped on their passports. It will apply for residency documents issued after April 11. As per a circular issued by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security residents’ Emirates ID would count as their residency. The Emirates ID […]
DUBAI: Dubai Future Foundation (DFF) has announced the launch of a new, first-of-its-kind initiative in the region to encourage and support tech start-ups to participate in a special challenge to utilise the latest technologies and innovations and contribute to the development of quality and innovative experience for luxury brand customers. The challenge is part of […]
DUBAI: Staff working for the pavilions of Expo 2020 Dubai’s International Participants have shared their most precious memories and key takeaways as their time at the first World Expo to be held in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region conclude. The overall consensus was that important, life-long friendships have been made – […]
DUBAI: Popular Dubai restaurant Jaffer Bhai’s has received a badge of recommendation from Restaurant Guru, a metasearch-based restaurant and food review website that operates in around 80 countries. Popularly dubbed the “King of Biryanis”, Jafferbhai’s has remained the go-to place for a platter of Bombay-style biryani in Dubai over the years while cooking its way […]
The shortage of workers in Italy’s construction industry has led Danny — a chef who has worked for Jamie Oliver’s Fifteen Foundation unable to build his dream home. This forced him to sell the property back to an estate agency, receiving his €1 (AED4) payment back. The shortage of builders occurring all over the country […]
DUBAI: After 182 days of unforgettable experiences, Expo 2020 Dubai has drawn to a close, having recorded 24,102,967 visits, welcomed 192 countries and shown the world what can be achieved when humanity comes together. As the first World Expo to be held in the Middle East, North Africa and South Asia (MEASA) region and the […]
The historic WrestleMania 38 kicked off recently at the AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Dallas, Texas. As the days approached the historic event, WWE saw dramatic twists on Raw and SmackDown, with Superstars across both rosters landing their final blows before the ultimate showdown. On Monday Night Raw, Bianca Belair finally returned to the ring following […]
DUBAI: The One Billion Meals initiative, the largest campaign of its kind in the region, begins its drive to distribute vital food support to the underprivileged and vulnerable in 50 countries. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said via his Twitter […]
A collector has become quite upset after spending $13,000 (AED47,750) on a Pokémon card that got lost in the post. Paul Gallagher, from Atlanta, buys and sells Pokémon cards and said he can earn $10,000 (AED36,731) or more a month. He purchased the rare Charizard card to sell, but after he posted it out to the […]
Travellers who have been fully vaccinated in the UAE will not need to take a PCR test before travelling to India. In the past, only passengers who held a vaccination certificate issued in India were eligible for the pre-travel PCR test exemption. UAE has been added to India’s list of countries from where vaccination schedule […]
DUBAI: Emirates has announced that it will be introducing 25 mobile Check-in Ports at Dubai International Airport (DXB) Terminal 3, as part of its commitment to continuously innovate at every customer touchpoint and improve the journey experience. These portable units will be deployed throughout the check-in halls at the terminal. Agents at the Check-in Ports, […]
