[ad_1] Celebrating unity and pride: UAE Flag Day on November 3 and National Day on December 2/Representative Image The United Arab Emirates marks two key occasions that reflect its history, leadership, and unity: Flag Day on November 3 and National Day on December 2. While Flag Day celebrates the symbol of the nation, the UAE […]
[ad_1] UAE launches Dh4.7 billion endowment district with hospital, schools, university, 2,000 homes, supporting global health/Image: X In a major move to advance health, education, and social development worldwide, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has unveiled a permanent endowment district […]
[ad_1] Emirates named 2025 Best International Airline/Image: Emirates Emirates has once again secured its position as a leader in international aviation, winning multiple prestigious awards in 2025. From top honours as Best International Airline to recognition for First Class suites and lounges, the Dubai-based carrier continues to innovate luxury travel while expanding its global network. […]
[ad_1] Sheikh Mohammed launches AED100 million UAE Volunteering Ecosystem to create 10,000 jobs and expand nonprofits/Image: X Driven by the UAE’s enduring spirit of unity and generosity, a new national vision is taking shape to empower community participation and social development. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has launched an ambitious framework designed […]
[ad_1] The UAE Central Bank has cut interest rates twice in two months, bringing the base rate down to 3.90%, the lowest since 2022/ Image: File The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has reduced the Base Rate applicable to the Overnight Deposit Facility (ODF) by 25 basis points, from 4.15% to 3.90%, effective Thursday, […]
[ad_1] From January 2026, the UAE will tax sweetened drinks based on sugar content, while artificially sweetened beverages face a 0% rate/ Image: Pexels The UAE has publicly announced the final details of its new tiered volumetric model for taxing sweetened drinks, including the calculation method, rate brackets, and enforcement framework, ahead of its rollout […]
[ad_1] UAE unveils three new Indian passport designs today / AI-generated illustration Indian expats in the UAE are witnessing a first-of-its-kind change, as the Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi confirmed on October 28, 2025, that three different Indian passport designs are now officially in circulation the older booklet, the machine-readable version, and the newly introduced […]
[ad_1] Kerala nurses Abhijith Jees (left) and Ajeesh Nelson (right) saved a passenger’s life mid-air during their first-ever flight to the UAE. (Photo: Response Plus Medical) A life saved at 35,000 feet What began as a hopeful journey turned into a life-saving moment for two young nurses from Kerala. Abhijith Jees, 26, from Wayanad, and […]
[ad_1] A fire in Abu Dhabi’s Musaffah Industrial Area was quickly contained, causing no casualties or damage/Representative Image A fire broke out on Tuesday evening in several commercial shops in Abu Dhabi’s Musaffah Industrial Area, prompting a rapid response from the Abu Dhabi Police and the Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority. The blaze was quickly […]
[ad_1] Sheikh Mohammed visited Zayed Educational Complex, praising national identity, sports, economic awareness, creativity, and leadership efforts/Image: X During a visit to Zayed Educational Complex in Al Warqa, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, emphasized that modern education in the UAE […]
