DUBAI: Getting married just got a whole lot sweeter for Emirati government employees in Dubai! A brand-new decree grants them a fully paid 10-day marriage leave—because the honeymoon phase deserves more than just a weekend. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, […]
ABU DHABI: The UAE has announced a major change to its taxation system for sweetened beverages, introducing a sugar-based tiered structure that will take effect from January 2026. Unlike the current flat excise rate on sweetened drinks, the new policy will vary the tax percentage based on the sugar content per 100 millilitres of beverage. […]
ABU DHABI: The UAE has begun loading its eighth aid vessel, named Khalifa, at Khalifa Port as part of its ongoing humanitarian initiative for Gaza. The ship is being equipped with a fully functional field hospital covering multiple medical specialties, alongside ambulances, water tankers and essential medicines. A large supply of ready-to-eat meals, along with community kitchen […]
ABU DHABI: On 18th July, the UAE commemorates the first anniversary of Union Pledge Day, celebrating a defining chapter in its national journey. This special occasion honours the momentous events that led to the federation’s birth and the enduring legacy of the founding father, the late Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, and the Rulers […]
SHARJAH: His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, has approved the development of a new residential area in the Al Dahiyat suburb of Kalba, providing modern housing and community amenities for local citizens. The planned development includes 190 residential plots, along with a central park and […]
Amazon.ae’s Prime Day returns from July 25–31 with unbeatable deals across 30+ categories for UAE Prime members. Join Prime for AED 16/month. Dubai: Amazon.ae has officially announced the return of Amazon Prime Day—a week-long savings extravaganza exclusive to Prime members in the UAE. Running from 25 to 31 July, the event promises millions of deals […]
DSS 12-Hour Sale returns on 18 July with 90% discounts, prizes, and cashback at Majid Al Futtaim malls across Dubai. Dubai: Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS) 2025 launched the DSS 12-Hour Sale with a bang on 18 July, kicking off the Great Dubai Summer Sale (GDSS) in style. Held from 10am to 10pm, the one-day-only mega […]
DUBAI: dnata, a global air and travel services provider, has launched a fleet of autonomous electric vehicles at Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International Airport (DWC), in a major leap toward automating ground handling operations. This rollout introduces next-generation ramp technology in one of aviation’s most labour- and time-intensive areas. The deployment includes six […]
DUBAI: His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Future Foundation, has introduced a first-of-its-kind global system that helps people know if something was made by a person, a machine, or both. The new system, created by the Dubai Future Foundation, is called the Human–Machine […]
DUBAI: The Dubai T100 Triathlon Weekend is gearing up for an even more spectacular return in 2025, running from November 13–16 at the iconic Meydan Racecourse. Organised by the Dubai Sports Council (DSC) in collaboration with the Professional Triathletes Organisation (PTO), the event promises to be ‘bigger and better’ following its 2024 success. Registration is […]
DUBAI: The Hamdan Bin Mohammed Heritage Center has announced a sweet new addition to the Dubai Date Festival 2026: the ‘Tamrat Al Bayt’ Cup, a competition dedicated to home-grown dates cultivated in private residences. The launch took place today during a press briefing at the Centre, led by H.E. Abdullah Hamdan bin Dalmook, CEO of […]
