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 […]
Early 3am Metro start to support Dubai Ride 2025 / AI-generated Illustrative purposes only In preparation for the popular Dubai Ride 2025 on Sunday, November 2, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has extended Dubai Metro operating hours, with trains starting as early as 3:00am to make it easier for cyclists and spectators to reach […]
Parkin PJSC expands paid parking to Dubai Studio City and Outsource City, rates starting Dh2/Representative Image As Dubai’s commercial districts continue to expand, its streets are adapting. Parkin PJSC, the emirate’s largest public parking operator, has added paid parking zones in Dubai Studio City and Dubai Outsource City, effective 31 October. Clearly marked T-code areas […]
Salik updated tolls for Dubai Ride on 2 November, ensuring smooth traffic during Fitness Challenge/Representative Image Salik has updated toll charges for participants in the Dubai Ride, coinciding with the city-wide Dubai Fitness Challenge 2025. The changes aim to manage traffic efficiently during the event and improve the overall road experience for all commuters. Toll […]
UAE tightens traffic rules to protect delivery riders / AI-generated illustration Food may still come fast, but delivery riders won’t be allowed to race to get it to you anymore. In a joint announcement made in late October 2025, Dubai’s RTA and Sharjah Police unveiled tough new traffic rules for delivery riders, warning that reckless […]
