Dubai Police arrest wanted man by Interpol for match-fixing

Dubai Police arrest wanted man by Interpol for match-fixing

Dubai Police, Photo: Twitter. Dubai Police have arrested a Brazilian national wanted by Interpol for allegations of football match-fixing and fraud in his home country. William Pereira Rugato, a 34-year-old, reportedly facilitated illegal financial gains through wagers placed on global sports betting platforms. He was arrested upon his arrival in the United Arab Emirates from … Read more

Dubai begins construction of first air taxi station at Airport

Dubai begins construction of first air taxi station at Airport

Construction of the first air taxi station also known as Vertiport has officially begun near the Dubai International Airport (DXB). Crown Prince of Dubai Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced on Tuesday, November 12, that an innovative facility is set to transform urban mobility in the emirate. Spanning 3,100 square meters, the … Read more

Find 24, 22, & 18 carat rates here

Find 24, 22, & 18 carat rates here

Dubai: The gold prices in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Monday, November 11, dropped by Dirham 2.50 (Rs 57.43) per gram. The Dubai Jewellery Group data showed a 24-carat gold rate trading at Dirham 322.75 (Rs 7,414.21) per gram in the afternoon of the markets on Monday as compared to its Sunday night, November10, closing at Dirhams 325.25 (Rs … Read more

Sania Mirza, Khabib Nurmagomedov to attend Dubai Sports Retreat

Sania Mirza, Khabib Nurmagomedov to attend Dubai Sports Retreat

Sania Mirza, the Indian tennis sensation, and Khabib Nurmagomedov, the UFC lightweight champion, are among the top athletes who will attend the Dubai Sports Retreat at the Museum of the Future on Tuesday, November 12. The Dubai Sports Council is organising a retreat under the slogan ‘Dubai: The First Sports Destination’. The gala event aligns … Read more

Diljit Dosanjh visits Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in black thobe

Diljit Dosanjh visits Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque in black thobe

After record-breaking shows and sold-out performances in Canada, America, Australia, and New Zealand, Indian singer-actor Diljit Dosanjh is currently in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates (UAE), for his highly anticipated Dil-Luminati Tour 2024 concert at Etihad Park, Yas Island, on Saturday, November 9. Ahead of his concert, Diljit paid a visit to the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque. The … Read more

Middle East’s first net-positive mosque opens in Dubai

Middle East’s first net-positive mosque opens in Dubai

Dubai: Majid Al Futtaim, a real estate developer, has opened the Middle-East’s first net-positive mosque in Tilal Al Ghaf, Dubai. It was launched on Friday, November 8, in partnership with Dubai’s Islamic Affairs and Charitable Activities Department. The mosque, named after its late founder, Majid Al Futtaim, incorporates sustainable and modern design to promote the … Read more

Brunello Cucinelli Lands in Dubai to Unveil a Collection of Abayas for Spring ’25

Brunello Cucinelli Lands in Dubai to Unveil a Collection of Abayas for Spring ’25

DUBAI — It was a family affair in Dubai as Brunello Cucinelli and his daughter Carolina staged a presentation and dinner to showcase a special capsule collection of abayas. This marks the brand’s first show in the Middle East, but Brunello Cucinelli said the region has long been a source of inspiration. “I have always … Read more

Conman who posed as Dubai prince sentenced to 20 years in jail

Conman who posed as Dubai prince sentenced to 20 years in jail

A Lebanese man who posed as a Dubai prince has been sentenced to 20 years in prison by a United States (US) federal court in San Antonio for wire fraud. Alex Georges Tannous, a 39-year-old United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based businessman and diplomat, falsely claimed to be wealthy and connected to Emirati royalty. According to court … Read more

Dubai covers Umrah expenses for 80 people

Dubai covers Umrah expenses for 80 people

Dubai: The Dubai Awqaf and Minors Affairs Foundation (AMAF) has covered the cost of Umrah pilgrimage for 80 people with limited income, as part of its charitable and humanitarian objectives. Dubai Awqaf allocated Dirham 100,000 to Dar Al Ber Society to support the ‘Umrah of a Lifetime’ initiative, which the society has been organizing for … Read more