UAE residents consume more fruit and vegetables
Residents of the United Arab Emirates have increased their consumption of fresh fruit and vegetables, according to a study commissioned by the Irish Food Council. In the survey, 50% of respondents
Dubai changes rules for residence visas
Dubai authorities are abandoning the practice of affixing residence visas to foreigners' passports. Visas will now be linked to the Emirates ID card. Thus, state authorities will no longer ask
A guest was doused with liquid nitrogen in Tabu restaurant
Dubai's Tabu restaurant has apologised to a customer who was doused with liquid nitrogen by a waiter during dinner. It is reported that the incident occurred during a theatrical presentation
Yalago observes growth in global hotel bookings in 2022
Yalago recorded a 92% increase in hotel bookings in 2022 compared to the previous year. Yalago is part of the Emirates Group and one of the world's fastest-growing leisure hotel
UAE GBC meets with the Women’s Forum of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean
The UAE Gender Balance Council (UAE GBC) today held talks with the Women's Forum of the Parliamentary Assembly of the Mediterranean to explore ways to enhance cooperation. The Parliamentary Assembly
Cloud seeding operations in the UAE
Cloud seeding operations have been doubled in the United Arab Emirates as meteorologists try to increase rainfall. It is believed that rainfall will enhance the country's water and food security and
Dubai South signs agreement to bring the first British premium education school to a residential area
Dubai South, the largest master developer in one city focused on aviation, logistics and real estate, has announced that it has signed an agreement with Bright Capital Investment, a school
Dubai Culture receives ISO certificates
Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) has received ISO certification (ISO 30415:2021) in diversity and inclusion and another (ISO 30406:2017) in sustainable employment management, becoming the first government organisation
8th DIPMF kicks off in Dubai
Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Mohammed
Dubai Mall changes its name
The Dubai Mall has announced a name change after 14 years in operation, announcing the change on social media site TikTok. It is now simply called Dubai Mall - without