United Arab Emirates
- Middle East
US envoy to UAE visits Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque
Abu Dhabi: Martina Strong, the United States Ambassador to the UAE, and the accompanying delegation visited Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. During the visit, they were accompanied by Dr Youssef Al Obaidli, the…
- Middle East
Can family travel with employee on UAE work visa?
Abu Dhabi: If you are moving to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) on an employment visa and plan to bring your family. What are the required documents, processes, and criteria? Let’s assume…
- Middle East
In a first, Sharjah Bank launches service for visually impaired
Abu Dhabi: In a countrywide first, the Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB) on Sunday, September 17, updated its app with a screen reader to serve people with visual disabilities. This came after a…
- India
Rs 200 crore wedding in UAE puts betting app promoter under ED scanner
New Delhi: A lavish wedding held this February in the United Arab Emirates caught the attention of the Enforcement Directorate as the entire money-around Rs 200 crore- spent on the bash was…
- Middle East
Dubai Customs seize drugs worth Rs 14 crore in major operation
Abu Dhabi: Dubai Customs’ Intelligence Department has achieved a significant milestone by intercepting a major drug smuggling attempt via air cargo. They successfully prevented the trafficking of 200,000 restricted narcotics and pills…
- Middle East
Sharjah police warn against one-time password scam
Abu Dhabi: The Sharjah Police have warned the public against sharing one-time passwords (OTPs) with unidentified sources. The warning came during the launch of the ‘Be Aware: Stop, Think, Protect’ campaign, as…
- Middle East
UAE, Saudi Arabia end midday work ban
The midday work ban in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Saudi Arabia that came into effect on June 15 has come to an end. The ban on working in open spaces…
- Middle East
UAE’s Sultan Al Neyadi honoured by Australia’s Griffith University
Abu Dhabi: United Arab Emirates (UAE) astronaut Sultan Al Neyadi, has been named as the ‘Overall Outstanding International Alumni’ at the Outstanding Alumni Awards 2023 at Griffith University, Australia. Al Neyadi had…
- Middle East
Abu Dhabi Airport trials operations at new Terminal A building
Abu Dhabi: As part of the ongoing operational readiness trials for the new Terminal A ahead of its opening in November, Abu Dhabi Airports is conducting its largest live trial and testing…
- Middle East
You can now preorder your meals on all Emirates flights across Europe
Abu Dhabi: Following the successful launch of Emirates pre-order in-flight meal service on UK routes, the airline is expanding the service across routes to and from European cities. Locations added to the…
- Middle East
UAE firm offers free money transfer to victims of disaster in Libya, Morocco
The United Arab Emirates (UAE’s) e& money, the fintech arm of e& group, is offering free money transfers to the loved ones affected by the natural disasters in Libya and Morocco. The…
- Middle East
RAK jobs fair provides opportunities for over 850 Emiratis
Ras Al Khaimah: The Ras Al Khaimah Jobs and Internships Festival, hosted by the Sheikh Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi Foundation for Policy Research in Ras Al Khaimah, commenced on Friday and…
- Middle East
UAE intensifies its relief efforts in flood-hit Libya
Abu Dhabi: The Emirates Red Crescent (ERC) has intensified its relief efforts to alleviate the suffering of flood-affected people in Libya, as it continues its drive to deliver humanitarian support in the…
- Middle East
Dubai to host World of Coffee exhibition in Jan 2024
Abu Dhabi: Dubai will host the third edition of the World of Coffee exhibition, as part of its efforts to promote the emerging coffee industry in the Middle East, the Dubai Media…