RTA’s offers public and private businesses to open retail shops at Dubai Metro stations. Image: AI Representative Image. Local and international businesses now have the opportunity to operate inside Dubai’s bustling metro and tram stations, as the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) opens retail and commercial leasing opportunities across the network.The initiative aims to boost […]
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum crowns 2025’s Arab Reading Challenge winners. Image: X Twelve-year-old twin sisters Bisan and Bilsan Kouka from Tunisia have taken the spotlight as joint winners of the 2025 Arab Reading Challenge, an event that drew over 32 million participants from 50 countries. The remarkable duo, who collectively read […]
Gold Prices Plunge Sharply in UAE After Diwali, Offering Buyers a Breather Dubai: Gold prices in the UAE have experienced a significant correction following recent historic highs, providing welcome relief to buyers after months of record-breaking surges post Diwali 2025. The tumbled rates in the wake of Diwali is creating a buzz among buyers looking […]
Indian teen Vaishnav Krishnakumar, UAE Golden Visa holder and top student, tragically dies of cardiac arrest during Dubai Diwali celebrations/ Image: Linkedin An 18-year-old Indian expatriate student, Vaishnav Krishnakumar, passed away unexpectedly in Dubai, just a day after Diwali. The teenager, who was a UAE Golden Visa recipient and a first-year BBA Marketing student at […]
90s hip-hop legends Wu-Tang Clan announces UAE show as part of their farewell tour. Image: Instagram Legendary hip-hop band Wu-Tang Clan are set to perform live at Dubai’s Coca-Cola Arena on Sunday, March 22, 2026, as part of their global “Wu Tang Forever: The Final Chamber” tour. The Dubai show marks the only Middle Eastern […]
Dubai taxi roofs are colour-coded, with different colours implying a different kind of ride. Image: AI Representative Image. Dubai’s public transportation is renowned globally for its sophistication and user-friendly approach. Among its numerous transit options, the taxi network stands out for its unique feature – brightly coloured roofs. These colours are not mere aesthetics but […]
Slash your rent and pay less in Dubai’s rising market with these negotiation moves. Image: AI Representative Image. Dubai’s rental market continues to heat up, but tenants now have sharper tools and stronger legal footing to keep costs under control. According to real estate data for the third quarter of 2025, average asking rents in […]
A cargo plane arriving from Dubai skidded off the runway and plunged into the sea at Hong Kong International Airport early Monday, colliding with a ground-service vehicle and killing two workers. The accident took place at approximately 3.53 am when Emirates SkyCargo flight EK9788, operated by Turkish carrier Air ACT, touched down on the north […]
Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan launches groundbreaking AI initiatives to drive innovation and digital growth/Image: X Dubai is taking bold strides toward becoming the world’s fastest, smartest, and most prepared city to embrace future technologies, under the leadership of His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum. At the recent second 2025 meeting […]
From November 1, Dubai delivery riders cannot use fast lanes on multi-lane roads, facing fines/Image: x Starting November 1, delivery motorcyclists in Dubai will be barred from using high-speed lanes across major roads, as authorities respond to a surge in traffic accidents and violations. The move, announced jointly by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) […]
