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Eid Al Adha: Events across 30 locations nationwide for workers in the UAE
UAEOn the occasion of Eid Al Adha, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) has announced the organisation of celebratory events across 30 locations nationwide under the slogan 'The Happiness of Our Workers is the Joy of Our Eid ', with wide participation from government and private
Kuwait refers suspects linked to Iranian Revolutionary Guard to court over security breach
WorldDubai: The Kuwaiti Public Prosecution announced on Thursday that it has referred defendants linked to the Iranian Revolutionary Guard to the competent court to stand trial for the charges against them. In a statement, the prosecution said a number of individuals affiliated with the Iranian Revoluti
UAE ranks No. 1 in region, 14th globally in 2026 National Brand Index
UAEDubai: The UAE ranks first regionally and 14th globally in the 2026 National Brand Index. The UAE secured first place regionally and 14th position globally in the 2026 National Brand Index, issued by Brand Finance, a company specialising in brand valuation, recording a 5% growth in its national bra
Eid in Dubai: Watch live, traditional Emirati performances across 15 Dubai malls
UAEDubai: Residents and visitors across Dubai can experience the spirit of Eid Al Adha through live traditional Emirati performances taking place at malls and destinations across the city from May 27 to 30. The Dubai Festival and Retail Establishment has announced celebrations across the city’s malls,
Dubai pushes you to think bigger, says Irish expat and fashion consultant
Dubai is SpecialDubai: There are cities that offer opportunity, and then there is Dubai — a place where ambition feels almost contagious. For Máire Morris, founder of Morris Global Consulting, it was not just another market; it was a turning point. Nearly a decade after first arriving, her story reflects what many
Dubai Eid guide: Free ice cream, family beaches, park timings and live shows
UAEIf you 're planning family outings during the Eid Al Adha break, you can look forward to late-night park access, family-only beaches, free ice cream giveaways and live entertainment across the city, as Dubai Municipality rolls out a series of initiatives aimed at making the holiday more festive and
Dubai stars in 'Jack Ryan: Ghost War' as global film boosts emirate’s media hub status
UAEDubai: Amazon MGM Studios has announced the global release of Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan: Ghost War, key scenes of which were filmed in Dubai in collaboration with the Dubai Media Council and the Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism (DET). The new film further reinforces the emirate’s position as a
Sheikha Latifa hosts Dubai innovation majlis to drive global research partnerships and commercialisation
UAEDubai: Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), hosted a majlis at the Dubai Future Foundation, bringing together academic ventures and industry leaders from key public and private sector entities participating
Want to ‘Win Your Home in Dubai’? All you have to do is shop
UAEDubai: Want to own a home? What if you could win one instead? Dubai is giving residents and visitors an opportunity to own a home, as they shop. The campaign, called Win Your Home in Dubai, is a first-of-its-kind citywide initiative that goes beyond retail, positioning the city as a place where peo
Living in Dubai? Here are 6 common fines you should know about
UAEDubai: Startled by the flash of a radar when speeding? Or wondering why you received a penalty notification on your phone for eating lunch while on the Metro? Don’t get caught off guard. As Dubai residents, there are certain fines that shouldn’t surprise you. The UAE is renowned for its high standa
Airbus, Air France guilty of corporate manslaughter over AF447 crash that killed 228 people
WorldPARIS: A Paris appeals court found Airbus and Air France guilty of corporate manslaughter over the 2009 Rio-Paris plane crash that killed 228 passengers and crew in France 's worst air disaster. The verdict is the latest milestone in a legal marathon involving two of France 's most emblematic comp
Recovery vehicle driver killed in Dubai after car falls during unloading in Al Qusais
UAEDubai: A recovery vehicle driver was killed in Dubai’s Al Qusais Industrial Area after a car fell on him while it was being unloaded. Dubai Police called on recovery vehicle drivers to exercise extreme caution and fully comply with safety procedures during loading and unloading operations. Brigadie
Mohammed bin Rashid pardons 836 prisoners ahead of Eid Al Adha
UAEDubai: In his capacity as the Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, has ordered the release of 836 prisoners of different nationalities from Dubai’s correctional and punitive establishments, ahead of Eid Al Adha. His Excell
Sharjah announces free parking, extended park hours for Eid Al Adha
UAEDubai: Sharjah City Municipality has announced a range of service measures and regulations to mark Eid Al Adha, aimed at enhancing convenience for residents and visitors while ensuring smooth operations across key sectors during the holiday. As part of the initiative, public parking across the emir
Temporary traffic diversion announced on Sharjah’s Al Khan Road
UAEDubai: Sharjah’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced a temporary traffic diversion on Al Khan Road as part of ongoing development and expansion works, including the construction of new bridges aimed at improving traffic flow across the emirate. The diversion will come into effect from