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UAE: holiday for Prophet Mohammed’s birthday announced

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has declared Friday, September 29, 2023, a paid public holiday for private sector employees to celebrate the birthday of Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). This holiday, known as Milad un Nabi (Mawlid), is observed on the 12th day of the Islamic month of Rabi Al Awwal […]

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Dubai’s passport-free travel: Emirates passengers to walk through check-in, immigration with the new smart passage

Dubai Airports is set to introduce passport-free travel for passengers at Terminal 3 later this year. Biometrics and facial recognition technology will be used to enable passengers to check-in and board the aircraft using their identity, eliminating the need for physical passports. This development is expected to be implemented around November-December. The General Directorate of

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New Palm Jebel Ali island’s First villas for sale announced

Real estate master developer Nakheel has introduced the first villas available for purchase on the Palm Jebel Ali island. This project, covering an area of 13.4 square kilometers, is twice the size of the Palm Jumeirah. The masterplan for this palm-shaped island was revealed by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and

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Overwhelming rain, hailstorm to lash parts of nation; specialist issues admonitory for inhabitants

The UAE is expected to experience varying levels of rain and hail, along with the possibility of thunder and lightning, during Monday and Tuesday. These conditions are anticipated to affect the eastern and southern regions of the country, as well as some internal areas. Strong winds may also lead to reduced visibility due to blowing

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RTA Finishes 90% Construction of Cycling Tracks at Al Khawaneej, Mushrif

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has reported that 90% of the construction work for the cycling tracks in Al Khawaneej and Mushrif has been completed. These tracks, spanning 7 kilometers, will connect to the existing cycling paths, extending the network to a total length of 39 kilometers in both districts. H.E. Mattar Al Tayer,

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Fines up to Dh400,000 under UAE Commercial Agencies Law announced

The UAE’s Commercial Agencies Law now stipulates severe penalties for violations, including the seizure of goods and fines of up to Dh400,000. This applies to any party found in breach of the law, whether it involves a third party or two contractual parties. Hasan Al Kilany, Senior Legal Counsel at the Ministry of Economy, emphasized

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UAE: Fake currency sellers over social media to face jail

“A Criminal Gang Sentenced for Counterfeiting Currency Scam A criminal gang involved in counterfeiting currencies has been sentenced to prison, following an investigation initiated by the Federal Capital Public Prosecution. The gang defrauded individuals through a deceptive scheme promoted on social media platforms. Their modus operandi involved claiming that they could provide genuine currencies at

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Danube Properties to launch Dh2.5 billion project Oceanz in Dubai

“Dubai’s Fastest-Growing Private Real Estate Developer, Danube Properties, Launches Oceanz: A Dh2.5 Billion Luxury Project Benefiting from robust investor demand, Danube Properties, known as the fastest-growing private real estate developer in the UAE, has unveiled Oceanz. With a development value exceeding Dh2.5 billion, Oceanz is set to grace the skyline of Dubai Maritime City, offering

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New 55 parks announced to be built in dubai

“One of the great advantages of living in Dubai is the continuous development and expansion of the city. While news often revolves around new infrastructure such as roads, bridges, malls, residential areas, and dining destinations, there’s exciting news for outdoor enthusiasts. Dubai Municipality is actively working on the creation of 55 new parks throughout the

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