Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed awards grant to fishermen
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Crown Prince and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, Deputy Prime Minister and UAE Minister of Defence, announced a Dh27 million grant to fishing enthusiasts. The aim of the grant is to support fishermen engaged in traditional artisanal fishing, which will contribute
UAE employees dissatisfied with labour conditions
New research from Future of Work 2024, commissioned by Zurich International Life, suggests that 6 in 10 employees believe their employer is not meeting their needs and calls for companies to provide personalised benefits to workers. For the report, 2,000 employees and 2,000 employers were surveyed across various industries
Dubai to invest in countryside tourism
His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum, Crown Prince and Chairman of the Dubai Executive Council, Deputy Prime Minister and UAE Minister of Defence, announced an investment of AED 390 million (US$ 106 million) in rural and countryside tourism. This includes a master plan to develop the Saih Al
Dubai visitors reminded of cultural attractions
With the onset of the high tourist season, Dubai's Department of Economy and Tourism has urged travellers to explore the emirate's cultural attractions. The first of these is the historic Al Fahidi neighbourhood, where you can stroll through winding streets and explore traditional architecture. It is home to the SMCCU
Super narrow skyscraper to be built in Dubai
The construction of a super narrow skyscraper has been announced in Dubai - the width of the Muraba Veil tower will be only 22.5 metres. According to the developers from the company Muraba, the project should interest both investors and tourists from all over the world. The famous Spanish firm
Falconry season starts in Abu Dhabi
The Abu Dhabi Environment Agency (EAD) has announced the start of the falconry season. This year it will run from 20 October to 20 January. The EAD has also laid down a number of regulations aimed at protecting wildlife, preserving the environment and supporting the ancient art of falconry. Falconers must
Winter camping season kicks off in Dubai
The winter camping season will start in Dubai from 21 October and will run until the end of April 2025. According to the emirate's authorities, the location of this season's temporary camping zones in Al Aweera will offer a safe and well-equipped environment for families and individuals to enjoy Dubai's