[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 […]
[ad_1] Sharjah tenants can now regularise old, uncertified leases with a 50% fee discount and full waiver of administrative fines/ Image: Sharjah24 The Sharjah Executive Council has approved a settlement plan for unauthorised lease contracts across the emirate, offering tenants and landlords significant fee and fine exemptions under new regulations. Chaired by His Highness Sheikh […]
[ad_1] The suspects were already wanted in another emirate for carrying out a similar bank customer robbery using the same criminal method/ Image: X In yet another display of exceptional policing efficiency, Fujairah Police have dismantled a dangerous gang specialising in robbing bank customers, just three hours after their latest crime in the emirate. The […]
[ad_1] From October 28, UAE Indian expats can apply for chip-embedded e-passports via GPSP 2.0/Representative Image The Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Consulate General of India in Dubai have announced the rollout of a new digital passport system for Indian citizens in the UAE. Starting from 28 October 2025, all applicants will receive […]
[ad_1] As of Tuesday morning, 24-karat gold in Dubai traded at Dh481.25 ($131) per gram, marking a sharp post-Diwali decline/ Image:AP Gold prices in Dubai continued their slide on Tuesday, holding below the Dh500 ($136) mark per gram amid weakness in international bullion markets. As of 7 a.m., 24-karat gold was priced at Dh481.25 ($130.00) […]
[ad_1] Yoga’s rise in the United Arab Emirates has extended far beyond wellness studios and mass-participation events. According to The National, UAE is now formalising yoga as a competitive sport, a move that reflects the UAE’s strengthening cultural partnership with India and the influence of its large Indian diaspora. By hosting international competitions, integrating yoga […]
