Even as trucks and rollers worked on the five-metre stretch, traffic kept moving steadily, guided efficiently by RTA coordinators/ Image: Instagram Screengrab It started with a pothole, and ended with a viral lesson in efficiency. When Dubai resident Reshab Nagpal shared a short Instagram video showing the city’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) repairing a […]
Dubai surpassed the UK in 2023 to become the world’s second-largest gold trading hub, sourcing gold from Africa, Russia, Turkey, and Switzerland./ Image: (File) Dubai’s dazzling gold markets are among the most iconic symbols of its global economic influence. But beyond the glittering displays at the Gold Souq lies a vast international network. From African […]
Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed launched the sixth Arab Hope Makers, honouring 2025’s humanitarian heroes regionwide/Image: Dubai Media Office His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, has inaugurated the sixth edition of the Arab Hope Makers initiative, a pioneering programme recognising individuals, volunteer groups, and organisations that […]
Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed shares video showing Dubai Metro’s punctual trains, orderly operations, and commuter experiences/Image: X His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, offered a glimpse into daily life on the city’s Metro this Saturday, sharing a video that showcases how the […]
Indians made up 22% of Dubai’s property buyers in 2024, investing roughly AED 35 billion (₹84,000 crore), with over 29,000 buyers owning more than 35,000 homes/ Image: Pexels Dubai, once the playground of India’s high net-worth elite, is now seeing a very different kind of investor. The city that once sold penthouses to film stars […]
Microsoft unveils $15.2 billion UAE investment and Elevate UAE program to upskill 305,000 people in AI/Image: WAM At the Dubai edition of its global AI Tour, Microsoft showcased how artificial intelligence is shaping the UAE’s future, unveiling major initiatives to equip students, educators, and government employees with AI skills, and highlighting strategic investments to accelerate […]
Dubai boy, 7, sets record for dual Himalayan treks / Image credit: File photo Seven-year-old Ivan Krasiukov, a Grade 2 pupil at Bloom World Academy in Dubai, has been certified by Official World Record (OWR) Europe as the youngest person to complete both the Everest Base Camp 130-km trek (April 2024) and the Annapurna Circuit’s […]
This special report focuses on the fallout from the fiery Asia Cup clashes between India and Pakistan, with the ICC announcing sanctions against several players for breaching the Code of Conduct. The bulletin highlights that Suryakumar Yadav was accused of making ‘politically charged remarks’ and snubbing handshakes with Pakistan players, leading to a fine. Pakistan’s […]
Dubai Municipality invites villa residents to enter a Dh300,000 sustainable garden competition, closing 21 December 2025/Representative Image Dubai is calling on its residents to rethink their gardens not just as personal retreats but as contributions to the city’s environmental future. The new edition of “The Most Beautiful Sustainable Home Garden in Dubai” offers an opportunity […]
Widely recognised as the “City of Gold,” both Dubai and Johannesburg embody a radiant connection with the precious metal that has profoundly shaped their history, identity, and enduring global legacy. According to the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), Dubai accounts for nearly 15% of the world’s gold trade, symbolising modern opulence and global influence. Once […]
