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Tim Clark: Emirates revenues surpass 2025 levels despite regional challenges

Tim Clark: Emirates revenues surpass 2025 levels despite regional challenges

Can you leave your job without serving notice? 4 situations where it is allowed

Can you leave your job without serving notice? 4 situations where it is allowed

Sheikh Mohammed pays tribute to Major General Khalifa bin Dhaen Al Muhairi

Sheikh Mohammed pays tribute to Major General Khalifa bin Dhaen Al Muhairi

Hamdan bin Mohammed mourns Khalifa Al Muhairi: He gave so much to his country and community

Hamdan bin Mohammed mourns Khalifa Al Muhairi: He gave so much to his country and community

Hamdan bin Mohammed attends MBRGI announcement of AED150m support for UAE charities

Hamdan bin Mohammed attends MBRGI announcement of AED150m support for UAE charities

Dubai-it: She left France at 18, lived in five countries and chose Dubai to build two businesses from scratch

Dubai-it: She left France at 18, lived in five countries and chose Dubai to build two businesses from scratch

Four Indian consular service centres in UAE close from today, 12 centres where you can still apply

Dubai luxury property 2026: 412 deals above $10 million in nine months, Palm Jumeirah leads with 31% of sales

UAE Minister of State Lana Nusseibeh announces candidacy for United Nations Secretary-General

Dubai-it: From his grandmother’s kitchen in Chengdu to Hutong Dubai, Chef Ren Dingxu finds a place to call home

From aerospace engineer to entrepreneur: How an Indian expat Dubai-it with just Dh500

US orders diplomats, families to leave Saudi Arabia after Houthi strikes hit Dammam Airport, Aramco site

Abu Dhabi court dismisses claim over AED156,000 alleged loan

Abu Dhabi court dismisses claim over AED156,000 alleged loan

Former employee behind $500,000 crypto theft from ex-boss, Dubai court rules

Former employee behind $500,000 crypto theft from ex-boss, Dubai court rules

UAE photography laws 2026: What you can and cannot film in public, and the fines for getting it wrong

UAE photography laws 2026: What you can and cannot film in public, and the fines for getting it wrong

UAE tourist VAT refund 2026: How to use the new AI-powered platform at Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah airports

UAE tourist VAT refund 2026: How to use the new AI-powered platform at Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah airports

Dubai November 2026 events guide: Dubai Fitness Challenge, rides, runs, rowing and Arabian Soul Fest

Dubai November 2026 events guide: Dubai Fitness Challenge, rides, runs, rowing and Arabian Soul Fest

Advertising in Dubai? The new municipality guide bans these phrases, images and clothing standards on billboards

Advertising in Dubai? The new municipality guide bans these phrases, images and clothing standards on billboards

Latest News

Dubai-it: She left France at 18, lived in five countries and chose Dubai to build two businesses from scratch

Dubai-it: She left France at 18, lived in five countries and chose Dubai to build two businesses from scratch

Hamdan bin Mohammed mourns Khalifa Al Muhairi: He gave so much to his country and community

Hamdan bin Mohammed mourns Khalifa Al Muhairi: He gave so much to his country and community

Four Indian consular service centres in UAE close from today, 12 centres where you can still apply

Four Indian consular service centres in UAE close from today, 12 centres where you can still apply

Tim Clark: Emirates revenues surpass 2025 levels despite regional challenges

Tim Clark: Emirates revenues surpass 2025 levels despite regional challenges

Ilhan Omar to move out of her Washington, DC, home after federal search

Ilhan Omar to move out of her Washington, DC, home after federal search

Hamdan bin Mohammed attends MBRGI announcement of AED150m support for UAE charities

Hamdan bin Mohammed attends MBRGI announcement of AED150m support for UAE charities

Sheikh Mohammed pays tribute to Major General Khalifa bin Dhaen Al Muhairi

Sheikh Mohammed pays tribute to Major General Khalifa bin Dhaen Al Muhairi

Philippine central bank raises key interest rate by 50 basis points

Philippine central bank raises key interest rate by 50 basis points

UAE

Hamdan bin Mohammed mourns Khalifa Al Muhairi: He gave so much to his country and community

Hamdan bin Mohammed mourns Khalifa Al Muhairi: He gave so much to his country and community

Hamdan bin Mohammed attends MBRGI announcement of AED150m support for UAE charities

Hamdan bin Mohammed attends MBRGI announcement of AED150m support for UAE charities

Sheikh Mohammed pays tribute to Major General Khalifa bin Dhaen Al Muhairi

Sheikh Mohammed pays tribute to Major General Khalifa bin Dhaen Al Muhairi

Former employee behind $500,000 crypto theft from ex-boss, Dubai court rules

Former employee behind $500,000 crypto theft from ex-boss, Dubai court rules

World

Ilhan Omar to move out of her Washington, DC, home after federal search

Ilhan Omar to move out of her Washington, DC, home after federal search

US orders diplomats, families to leave Saudi Arabia after Houthi strikes hit Dammam Airport, Aramco site

US orders diplomats, families to leave Saudi Arabia after Houthi strikes hit Dammam Airport, Aramco site

European government websites go dark after AI-discovered flaw sparks security scramble

European government websites go dark after AI-discovered flaw sparks security scramble

Australian lawmaker loses both legs in vehicle attack as suspect appears in court

Australian lawmaker loses both legs in vehicle attack as suspect appears in court

Business

Tim Clark: Emirates revenues surpass 2025 levels despite regional challenges

Tim Clark: Emirates revenues surpass 2025 levels despite regional challenges

Philippine central bank raises key interest rate by 50 basis points

Philippine central bank raises key interest rate by 50 basis points

Meta strikes deal to keep Zuckerberg in California after wealth tax concerns

Meta strikes deal to keep Zuckerberg in California after wealth tax concerns

Emirates Skywards revives Mile-A-Minute offer for Dubai visitors

Emirates Skywards revives Mile-A-Minute offer for Dubai visitors

Technology

Apple Duo folding phone tips: Screen protection, hinge care, magnets - key dos and don'ts

Apple Duo folding phone tips: Screen protection, hinge care, magnets - key dos and don'ts

OpenAI to sell its top models on Google Cloud in latest enterprise push

OpenAI to sell its top models on Google Cloud in latest enterprise push

Dubai RTA hosts AI challenge to develop smart mobility solutions

Dubai RTA hosts AI challenge to develop smart mobility solutions

This New York apartment building can run on a battery for days

This New York apartment building can run on a battery for days

Sports

Premier League ones to watch: Valentin Barco

Premier League ones to watch: Valentin Barco

Ace bowler Mohammed Shami not giving up hope of India return

Ace bowler Mohammed Shami not giving up hope of India return

Svitolina announces end of marriage to Monfils as Ukrainian cites toll of war

Svitolina announces end of marriage to Monfils as Ukrainian cites toll of war

Dubai Sports Council launches 2026-2027 sports events calendar featuring more than 500 events

Dubai Sports Council launches 2026-2027 sports events calendar featuring more than 500 events

Health

Ebola has spread from Congo to 4 other countries. A look at where things stand

Ebola has spread from Congo to 4 other countries. A look at where things stand

Weight-loss drug users turn to supplements to manage side effects

Weight-loss drug users turn to supplements to manage side effects

Veradermics' oral minoxidil pill shown to boost hair growth in late-stage study

Veradermics' oral minoxidil pill shown to boost hair growth in late-stage study

Doctors warn chronic diseases are appearing before 30 as biological ageing accelerates among young adults

Doctors warn chronic diseases are appearing before 30 as biological ageing accelerates among young adults