Dubai: Dubai Municipality removed around 820 tonnes of maritime debris, including nine wooden boats and commercial vessels from Dubai Creek. This marks the first phase of the Municipality’s annual plan to maintain the sustainability of Dubai’s water canals. Dubai Municipality diverts 95 per cent of the waste generated in Dubai is diverted to recycling companies. […]
Dubai: Passengers on a journey from Dubai to Islamabad or Lahore can bring 100 kilograms of baggage, which is the maximum weight allowed by an airline. As part of the “Bring All That You Can For Your Family & Friends” campaign, Serene Air now permits passengers traveling in economy class to check-in a maximum of […]
In an effort to draw in high-end leisure visitors, Etihad Airways brought back its Airbus SE A380 superjumbos after a three-year hiatus. However, worries are being raised about the durability of the post-COVID vacation boom. This summer, the Abu Dhabi-based airline will deploy four of its ten A380s to London Heathrow Airport, where it will […]
Dubai: Emirates Draw announced its first FAST5 Grand Prize winner, Mohd Adil Khan, an Indian expat from Lucknow, at a press conference held today. The fortunate UAE resident will be receiving AED 25,000 every month for the next 25 years. After just eight consecutive weeks of draws, FAST5 delivers on its promise of being the […]
Swingers just announced that it will expand its euphoric brand of “crazy golf” to a number of new sites by 2026, which is yet another indication that the experience economy has firmly sprung back to life. The UK import, which combines cocktails with street food, music, and indoor miniature golf, said today that its first […]
Abu Dhabi: President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has mourned his late brother H.H. Sheikh Saeed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Abu Dhabi Ruler’s Representative, who passed away today. The following obituary was issued by the Presidential Court: “In the name of Allah, the Most Gracious, the Most Merciful… With hearts faithful to […]
Dubai: Beginning on Friday, August 4, 2023, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) will once again operate the marine transit line between Dubai and Sharjah via the Dubai Ferry. The marine transportation service will operate eight trips daily (weekdays) from Monday through Thursday and six trips daily (weekends) from Friday through Sunday. In partnership with […]
The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that a case of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (Mers-CoV) had been identified in the capital of the UAE. The International Health Regulations National Focal Point (IHR NFP) of the UAE informed the UN organization on July 10 about a 28-year-old patient from Al Ain city in Abu Dhabi. “The […]
Abu Dhabi: The UAE has expressed its support for Greece in the wake of wildfires brought on by a severe heatwave that has forced thousands of people to flee their homes and resulted in the deaths of two persons in a firefighting jet crash. The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences and […]
Government of Dubai Media Office – 25 July 2023: The Government of Dubai is actively exploring the application of Common Law within Dubai’s Free Zones to enhance the city’s business environment and boost its economic appeal and efficiency. This potential adoption aligns with Dubai’s progressive approach to cultivating a dynamic, responsive legal framework that caters […]
18 July 2023 (Dubai, UAE): Renowned Indian comedian, actor and television host, Kapil Sharma is ready to bring you a night of laughter and entertainment. Fresh off his US and UK tours, Kapil will be ready to tickle his UAE fans’ funny bones with his unique sense of humour and impeccable timing, which have made […]
