Dubai
- Middle East
1978 Rolex watch with Dubai ruler’s signature sold for Rs 2 cr
A unique Rolex watch with the signature of Dubai’s ruler was sold for Dirham 1.1 million (Rs 2,48,42,615) at an auction at the Concrete venue at Alserkal Avenue in the Al Quoz…
- Middle East
Dubai Can cuts single-use plastic bottle usage by 18M in 2 years
Dubai: Dubai Can, the citywide sustainability initiative, has seen a reduction in the usage of an equivalent of almost 18 million 500ml single-use plastic water bottles in just two years since its…
- Middle East
Emirati businessman Saeed Juma Al Naboodah passes away
Eminent Emirati businessman Saeed Juma Al Naboodah, Chairman of the Saeed and Mohammed Al Naboodah Group and former Chairman of the Dubai Chamber of Commerce and Industry, has passed away on Wednesday,…
- India
Over 15K new Indian companies joined Dubai Chamber of Commerce in 2023
A total of 15,481 new Indian-owned businesses joined the Dubai Chamber of Commerce in the year 2023, with India emerging as the top country. This surge represents a 38 percent year-over-year (YoY)…
- Middle East
Soon, you can commute in ‘flying cars’ from Dubai-Abu Dhabi in 30 mins
Abu Dhabi-headquartered aviation services provider Falcon Aviation recently signed an agreement with California-based electric flying car manufacturer Archer Aviation to develop a “vertiport” network in key locations across Dubai and Abu Dhabi. This collaboration marks a…
- Sports
CT 2025: PCB chairman wants ‘participation assurance’ from BCCI
Karachi: Newly appointed PCB chairman Mohsin Naqvi would be eyeing an assurance from BCCI secretary Jay Shah on India’s participation in next year’s Champions Trophy in Pakistan during next week’s ICC Meeting…
- Middle East
Ramzan 2024: Dubai announces new timings for paid parking, metro, buses
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced new timings for paid parking zones and public transport during the holy month of Ramzan 1445 AH-2024. The revised timings for the holy month…
- Middle East
Heavy rain affects normal life in Dubai, disrupts flights
Jeddah: The travel plans of thousands of passengers were affected in UAE as Dubai Airport, one of the world’s busiest airports, cancelled, diverted and delayed several flights, including those coming from Hyderabad…
- Middle East
Emirates to serve iftar boxes for fasting passengers during Ramzan
Dubai-based Emirates Airlines will be serving thousands of meal boxes for fasting passengers both onboard and at boarding gates of the Dubai International Airport (DXB) during the holy month of Ramzan. Starting…
- Middle East
Dubai ruler announces 20% annual tax on foreign banks
Dubai: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and ruler of Dubai, on Thursday, March 7, issued a law mandating a 20 percent annual tax…
- Middle East
Dubai Mall ‘most visited place on earth’ in 2023
Dubai Mall witnessed a record 105 million visitors in 2023, a 19 percent increase from 2022’s 88 million. This makes the mall the most visited place on Earth last year. Over 20 million…
- Middle East
UAE: Visa process time in Dubai reduced by 25 days
In a significant move, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) government on Wednesday, March 6, launched a ‘Work Bundle’ platform to facilitate work permits and residency procedures in private sector companies. The first…
- Middle East
Dubai: 8 Careem captains get all-expense-paid Umrah trip
Dubai-based ride-hailing company Careem, which is owned by Uber, in partnership with Umrahme and Emirates Islamic, has rewarded eight of its top-performing captains with an all-expense paid Umrah pilgrimage. The initiatives was in…
- Middle East
Ramzan 2024: Dubai ruler launches Rs 2257 cr charity campaign for mothers
With the holy month of Ramzan just around the corner, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and ruler of Dubai has launched a new…
- Entertainment
Sania Mirza spotted with Atif Aslam in Dubai, photo goes viral
Dubai: Sports celebrity Sania Mirza has been embracing joy and positivity in her life despite facing personal challenges. Following her divorce from Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik, Sania has been spending quality time…
