Dubai and Abu Dhabi become favourite cities for remote executives
Dubai and Abu Dhabi have topped the list of the most favoured destinations for digital nomads in executive positions. The ranking, compiled by UK-based Savills, says the two largest cities
Dubai foils attempt to smuggle tonne of drugs into the country
According to the Dubai Customs Service, the agency, using modern customs systems, foiled a large-scale attempt to smuggle drugs, in particular the drug Pregabalin. The narcotic substances, weighing 1 tonne 100
Visa amnesty programme launched in UAE
The UAE's visa amnesty programme, which starts on Sunday, September 1, is an opportunity for those who are in the country illegally to regularise their residency status or leave the
Mermaid of the UAE becomes an internet sensation
Khawla Al Shehi, a well-known Emirati diving instructor and freediver known as Mermaid of the UAE, has caused quite a sensation with a unique piece of underwater art. Photographed by American-Iraqi
Dubai Summer Surprises Festival concludes with a mega sale
Dubai Summer Surprises, Dubai's summer shopping and entertainment festival, concludes with an epic three-day mega sale with discounts of up to 90 per cent on various categories of merchandise. The mega
UAE astronomers detect cosmic explosion
Astronomers from the Al Hatim Observatory, located in the desert of Abu Dhabi, on 25 August recorded a powerful cosmic explosion. The observatory became the third in the world to
Dubai Metro celebrates 15th anniversary
Dubai Metro is celebrating its 15th anniversary with entertainment, souvenirs and unique sweets for residents and visitors to the emirate. Under the theme ‘15 Years on Track’, the Dubai Roads and
Dubai updates list of free entertainment options
The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism has updated the list of free entertainment options in the city before the start of the new tourist season. Traditionally, one of the most
Riyadh to launch metro for the first time
Saudi Arabia's capital Riyadh will launch a city metro for the first time in 2024, the kingdom's Minister of Transport and Logistics Services Saleh Al Jasser said. He said the long-awaited
Binous Classic bodybuilding championship to take place in Dubai
Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) will host the second edition of the Binous Classic bodybuilding championship on September 7 and 8, including a sports competition and exhibition. A total of 700