UAE government keeps fighting poverty
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, reaffirmed on World Humanitarian Day that the United Arab Emirates will continue to help all the disadvantaged and underprivileged and fight poverty around the world. In his
Traffic jams in Dubai
Traffic jams situation in Dubai is better than in Los Angeles, London, Rome and Sydney, according to the TomTom report. Thus, Dubai was among the top 100 cities in the world with the most favourable traffic situation. To compile the report, traffic jams in 390 cities
UAE government plans to develop winter sports
Representatives of the United Arab Emirates General Sports Authority (GSA) held talks with international winter sports organisations. Their main objective is to develop and popularise winter sports in the UAE. Sheikh Suhail bin Butti Al Maktoum, Executive Director of the GSA's Sports Development Sector, met with
Dubai police issues warning for football fans
Dubai police have reminded football fans of the heavy fines - up to 30,000 dirhams (US$ 8,200) - for showing offensive gestures and other hooliganism during matches ahead of the new sports season. Unlawful acts include entering the pitch, launching flares, fighting and throwing objects at
Dubai becomes favourite destination for nomadic executives
Dubai has overtaken Lisbon as the most popular destination for executives who have become digital nomads, according to a study by property broker Savills. The company assessed the top 20 housing markets on their attractiveness to long-term remote workers. It found that high-profile hybrid workers are
UAE residents can travel around the world on just one ticket
Residents of the United Arab Emirates can travel virtually around the world by booking just one ticket. As part of agreements between airlines and under the 'one baggage' policy, a passenger's checked baggage is sent directly to their final destination. By utilising the UAE's convenient location
Unusual museums in Dubai
The Dubai Department of Economy and Tourism has compiled a list of the most original and unique museums in the emirate, which have something to surprise both locals and travellers. The Museum of Illusions is located in the Al Seef neighbourhood on the shore of Dubai