Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Samantha enjoys a mini-vacation in Dubai

Samantha

Samantha Ruth Prabhu and Shilpa Reddy are two of the most beloved BFFs. Samantha has many exciting projects coming out soon, including Shaakuntalam, Yashoda, and Citadel. She hosted a Save Soil environmental event, which was a Sadhguru initiative. One of the most beloved BFF pairs in the South Indian film community is Shilpa Reddy and … Read more

Insiders say Binance CEO has effective hold

Changpeng Zhao

Binance’s CEO Changpeng Zhao may have more control over the company than he admits. Former employees and investors claim Zhao maintains a firm hold on Binance in practice. If true, it contradicts the decentralised finance movement’s goal of removing authority from banks. Binance’s CEO has previously been hailed for his libertarian views on cryptocurrency and … Read more

Dubai urges use of smart apps to order Eid Al Adha sacrifices

Eid Al Adha

Dubai residents urged to use smart apps to order sacrificial animals. Muslims mark Eid by buying sheep and goats to sacrifice. The emirate is experiencing a wave of coronavirus, forcing abattoirs to cope. Veterinarians are called in to inspect the sheep at an abattoir ahead of one of Islam’s major holidays,Eid Al Adha in Dubai, … Read more

Sultan Haitham bin Tariq of Oman reshuffles cabinet

Sultan Haitham bin Tariq

Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq has reshuffled his cabinet, according to many media reports. Salim Al-Awfi has been appointed minister of energy and mining, Dr. Mohammed Al-Maamari was appointed endowments and religious affairs minister. Hilal Al-Sabti was appointed health minister. DUBAI: Oman’s Sultan Haitham bin Tariq has reshuffled his cabinet, according to many media reports. … Read more

Earthquakes erupt off coast of Iran, felt throughout Arabian Gulf

iran

Three earthquakes strike off Iran’s southern Kish Island, jolting Dubai and other cities across the Arabian Gulf. UAE’s National Center of Meteorology verified that the earthquake was felt throughout the Emirates. DUBAI: Three earthquakes struck off southern Kish Island in Iran on Wednesday, jolting Dubai and other cities across the Arabian Gulf. According to the … Read more

Banking Can Be a Game-Changer for Crypto Use in the UAE

Crypto

The Middle East has become one of the world’s fastest-growing crypto marketplaces. According to a recent survey, 33% of UAE residents have invested in cryptocurrency. Open Banking will provide crypto investors with a unified experience. Following the announcements from the regulatory bodies that oversee virtual assets and cryptocurrencies in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, crypto players … Read more

RTA launches third Dubai World Challenge for Self-Driving Transport

The 3rd Dubai World Challenge for Self-Driving Transport 2023, a first-of-its-kind event in the field of self-driving transportation, will be held by Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA). Self-driving buses will be the focus of this year’s competition submissions. RTA will begin accepting registrations for the challenge on Monday, May 30, 2022, at www.sdcongress.com. The … Read more

Iga Swiatek in race to claim second French Open title

iga swiatek

Iga Swiatek, the 2020 French Open winner, will face Lesia Tsurenko of Ukraine in the first round. Since the surprising retirement of world number one Ashleigh Barty, the 20-year-old from Poland has swept past all rivals and transformed herself into the woman to beat in women’s tennis. Swiatek has won five events in a row … Read more

Rich Lebanese buy ‘island passports’ as crisis bites

Lebanese

Fearing that visa issues would cost him his job in Dubai, and with no other options for returning home, Lebanese executive Jad spent around $135,000 on new citizenship for himself and his wife. The 43-year-old businessman received a small package in his mailbox less than a month after making the payment last year. Inside were … Read more

Pope Francis sends condolences to UAE for Sheikh Khalifa

Pope Francis

Pope Francis has said that he is “saddened” by the death of Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, former president of the UAE and Ruler of Abu Dhabi. In a message, the leader of the Catholic church sent his condolences to the newly appointed UAE president, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al-Nahyan, and to the country’s people, … Read more

GCC undergoing technology boom; women feel left out

technology

Technology is one of the world’s fastest expanding businesses, and the Arab Gulf is widely seen as one of its worldwide hubs. Dubai, called the “tech metropolis of the Arab world,” is at the epicenter of the region’s innovation landscape. The UAE’s commercial capital grew throughout the COVID-19 epidemic, possibly due to its choice to … Read more

Emirates airlines embraces digital currencies and metaverse to attract new customers

UAE flag carrier Emirates plans to embrace advanced digital solutions such as blockchain, metaverse, and cryptocurrency as part of its strategy to connect with customers in a faster and more flexible way. The Dubai-headquartered airline will hire new staff for metaverse and non-fungible tokens, also known as NFTs, in an effort to develop applications to … Read more

DUBAI ACHIEVES WORLD RECORDS IN ENERGY AND WATER PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

Dubai's DEWA

The adoption of cutting-edge international technologies in the production, transmission, and distribution of energy and water by the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) helped the company set world records in energy and water performance indicators, outperforming a slew of leading utility companies in the European Union and the United States in a variety of … Read more

DUBAI RECEIVED 630,000 HEALTH TOURISTS IN 2021

According to a survey presented by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) during the ongoing Arab Travel Market in Dubai, Dubai would host 630,000 foreign health tourists in 2021. Despite the global COVID-19 pandemic, foreign patient spending reached over AED730 million last year. According to the survey, Asian countries accounted for 38 percent of all health … Read more

Lebanese abroad cast votes in key parliamentary election

Lebanese

State media stated that Lebanese expatriates in 48 countries, including France and the United Arab Emirates, voted on Sunday ahead of the May 15 parliamentary elections. The crucial election takes place in the midst of an unparalleled financial crisis that has prompted a mass departure, with opposition politicians resting their hopes for change on the … Read more

Morikawa puts golf glory ahead of financial gain

Morikawa

British Open champion Collin Morikawa on Tuesday insisted he will usually position golf glory ahead of monetary gain amid the controversy over a chain of new Saudi-backed tournaments. Phil Mickelson’s agent revealed on Monday that the six-time major winner has asked a launch from the PGA Tour to play the first LIV Golf Invitational Series event in … Read more

Dubai’s DEWA part climbs in Gulf’s biggest IPO since 2019

Dubai's DEWA

Shares of the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority increase around 16 percent on Tuesday in the Gulf region’s largest first public offering since Saudi oil giant Aramco in 2019. DEWA shares rise 19 percent in the first minutes of trading before closing up 15.72 percent at 2.87 dirhams ($0.78), as the Dubai stock exchange has fallen 0.5 … Read more

Ramiz Raja to meet with BCCI official at ICC meeting: reports

ramiz raja

Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) chairman Ramiz Raja will attend the upcoming International Cricket Council (ICC) meeting in Dubai. He is hopeful of positive interaction with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), as per reports. ICC meeting is scheduled to take place from April 7 to 10. Reports said that the officials from … Read more

Ramiz Raja to meet BCCI officials next week

ramiz raja

Ramiz Raja, the chairman of the Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB), will meet with officials from the Indian cricket board in Dubai for a formal meeting. Raja will meet with authorities at the International Cricket Council (ICC) board meeting, which will have a significant impact on the future schedules of both cricketing nations. The ICC summit … Read more

Deepika Padukone astonish fans in her airport look

deepika padukone

Deepika Padukone made a statement with her elegant airport appearance as she came home after collecting her TIME100 Award in Dubai. At the Mumbai airport, the Gehraiyaan actor was photographed wearing a beautiful brown overcoat with a white shirt and large pants. A Louis Vuitton purse and black stylish sunglasses completed the Bollywood diva’s outfit. … Read more

Abhishek Bachan, Arjun Kapoor and Ranbir Kapoor will be heading to Dubai for a special match

This is a known fact that Abhishek Bachan, Ranbir Kapoor and Arjun Kapoor are the fans of football. They also play for Bunty Walia’s all stars football club (ASFC). Every weekend the actors are spotted along with many actors working on their dream of playing football. Rumors are there that these actors will fly to … Read more

Giant white diamond ‘The Rock’ enters Dubai auction for the first time

dubai

DUBAI: A giant white diamond named “The Rock” enters the world of the auction in Dubai for the first time on Friday. The bidding price for the precious diamond is expected to go as high as up to $30 million. The 228.31-carat pear-shaped gem, which was mined and polished in South Africa more than 20 … Read more