Airspace over Iran, Israel, and parts of the Gulf fell silent Friday, with flight trackers showing vast no-fly zones spreading across the region/ Image generated using AI for creative and illustrative purposes A number of major American and European airlines have suspended flights to key destinations in the Arabian Gulf, as tensions escalate between Israel […]
Over 250 blood donation campaigns led by Indian expats in Dubai have helped save more than 25,000 lives in 10 years./ Image: (Gulf News) As the world marks World Blood Donor Day on June 14, a quiet but powerful movement in Dubai is being celebrated for its life-saving impact. Founded by a small group of […]
A towering blaze swept through a 67-storey residential building in Dubai Marina, but was brought under control within six hours as 3,820 residents were safely evacuated without a single casualty. (X) Late Friday evening, a significant fire broke out in a 67-storey residential building in Dubai Marina. The blaze, which lasted for approximately six hours, […]
Dubai gold prices see second-biggest 2025 surge, following the record high of Dh420/gram earlier this year amid the global tariff war. (File) Gold prices in Dubai rose sharply on Friday as escalating tensions between Israel and Iran pushed investors toward traditional safe-haven assets. The 24-karat gold variant jumped by Dh4 (approximately $1.09) per gram, reaching […]
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 […]
ARIIS, Dubai Metro’s new AI robot, uses LiDAR and 3D imaging to inspect tracks without disrupting operations, cutting manual work by 1,700 hours/ Image: RTA Dubai In a major technological breakthrough for urban transportation, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has officially introduced an AI-powered robotic system to inspect and monitor the Dubai Metro’s rail […]
In 1965, with no commercial flights available, Haji N. Jamaluddin arrived in Dubai by ship from Mumbai/ Image: X-Dubai Airports In a heartfelt tribute to a life dedicated to Dubai, 90-year-old Indian expatriate Haji N. Jamaluddin was recently presented with a special commemorative airport-entry stamp, 60 years after he first set foot in the emirate. […]
Expats can now apply for Dubai government jobs with salaries up to Dh40,000 ($10,880) (Representational Image) In a move that signals openness, opportunity, and long-term vision, Dubai’s government is actively hiring skilled expatriates across a spectrum of high-impact roles, offering not just jobs, but careers with purpose, stability, and highly attractive salary packages.While the UAE […]
Travellers can now park for up to two weeks for just Dh300 across all DXB terminals/ Image: dubaiairports.ae As the mercury rises and summer travel plans ignite, Dubai International (DXB) is making journeys smoother and more affordable for thousands of outbound passengers. In a strategic move perfectly timed for the bustling season, Dubai Airports has […]
Issac Paul Olakkengil was a skilled civil engineer specializing in Building Information Modelling, working in the UAE since 2019 Issac Paul Olakkengil, a 29-year-old civil engineer from Kerala, India, died after suffering a cardiac arrest during a scuba diving training session at Dubai’s Jumeirah Beach on Friday, June 6. The tragic incident unfolded while Issac […]
