Photo: Dubai Media Office/Twitter Dubai International Airport (DXB) is set to welcome 4.3 million passengers through its terminals in the first 15 days of 2025, paving the way for its busiest January on record. The daily traffic is expected to reach its peak on Friday, January 3, with over 311,000 passengers expected. On average, DXB … Read more
Abu Dhabi: While number of people have been trying for years to win the Big Ticket Abu Dhabi jackpot, a 46-year-old Dubai-based Indian banker won a staggering Dirham one million (Rs 2,33,45,670) in the latest Big Ticket electronic draw. The winner, Georgina George, bagged the grand prize after buying ticket number 609492 for draw number … Read more
Dubai: Do you want to purchase a pearl or diamond as a New Year’s gift? This is a good chance for you. A flash sale weekend has been planned by Dubai Jewellery Group (DJG) on Saturday, January 4 and Sunday, January 5, during the Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF). Shoppers can save between 55 percent to … Read more
The Indian Consulate in Dubai on Wednesday, January 1, said that it has assisted more than 15,000 Indians who sought the services of the UAE visa amnesty initiative, which ended on Tuesday, December 31. In a statement, the Consulate highlighted the issuance of 2,117 passports, 3,589 emergency certificates, and assistance in securing more than 3,700 exit permits. … Read more
Dubai: A ban on the single-use of plastic products in Dubai came into effect on Wednesday, January 1. The new ban will be applicable on styrofoam containers and cups, as well as plastic stirrers, straws, table covers and cotton buds with plastic stems. The emirate halted the use of single-use bags in June 2024 and … Read more
Representational Image The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has implemented a new basic health insurance scheme for private sector employees and domestic workers, which came into effect on Wednesday, January 1. The scheme, which has already been implemented in Abu Dhabi and Dubai, is being extended to Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah, and … Read more
As the clock struck 12 am, Gulf countries illuminated the skies with stunning fireworks and light displays in different locations, welcoming 2025. UAE The United Arab Emirates (UAE) celebrated the arrival of 2025 with an impressive display of fireworks, more than 10,000 drones, and set numerous world records. The Sheikh Zayed Festival in Abu Dhabi … Read more
Dubai: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is one of the places that knows how to ring in the new year in the most extravagant way imaginable. Every year on New Year’s Eve, hundreds of people look forward to the Burj Khalifa fireworks, because of the amazing show it puts on for all who watch. This … Read more
Warring Russia and Ukraine exchanged some 300 prisoners Monday in a deal brokered by the United Arab Emirates. “The return of our people from Russian captivity is always very good news for all of us,” Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said hours after the handover. The two countries exchanged 150 enemy prisoners each, according to the … Read more
Photo: Screengrab/X Dubai: A massive fire that broke out in a 8-storey residential building near the Mall of the Emirates in Dubai on Sunday night, December 29, has been put out. The incident took place at the Time Topaz Hotel Apartments in Al Barsha around 10:30 pm UAE time. Firefighting vehicles and ambulances arrived at … Read more
