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The highly anticipated Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) is set to captivate residents and visitors not only with enticing discounts but also with a series of entertaining shows for the whole family. Where to Watch Dubai Shopping Festival's Spectacular Fireworks From Friday, December 15, to Sunday, January 14, the DSF will...

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is grappling with a substantial increase in onion prices as a result of India's recent decision to impose an export ban until March of the following year, aimed at stabilizing domestic prices. Retail industry executives in the UAE are actively seeking alternative sources to fulfill...

Five-year-old Alfai Al Marzooqi from Abu Dhabi has made history by becoming the youngest female to publish a book, as confirmed by the Guinness World Records. A Grade 1 student at Brighton College Abu Dhabi, Alfai's book, 'The Lost Rabbit,' explores themes of friendship, compassion, and love for animals. The...

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (Mohre) and the Ministry of Finance (MOF) have announced a new initiative to prioritize companies meeting Emiratisation targets in government procurement contracts. The move is part of an effort to boost the Emiratisation drive in the private sector. Private companies with 50 or...

The UAE Environmental Identity (UAEEI), a novel app developed by the National Experts Programme (NEP), in collaboration with the Ministry of Climate Change and Environment (MoCCAE) and e&, aims to engage UAE residents in carbon emission reduction efforts. Led by NEP Fellow Abdulla Al Remeithi, the project collects individual environmental...

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has initiated the collection of financial penalties from workers who failed to register in UAE's Unemployment Insurance Scheme or did not adhere to the payment schedule they selected upon registration. The legal deadline for enrollment ended in October 2023, allowing eligible workers...

Kezad Communities, in collaboration with healthcare services provider Burjeel Holdings, is embarking on a groundbreaking initiative to establish a state-of-the-art onsite healthcare facility within the Razeen workers' cities in Abu Dhabi. As part of Khalifa Economic Zones Abu Dhabi (Kezad) Group, this strategic partnership highlights Kezad Communities' dedication to elevating...

Dubai is poised to achieve a significant milestone by reaching 200,000 hotel rooms by the close of this decade, according to global hospitality industry leaders. Sébastien Bazin, the Group Chairman and CEO of Accor, expressed confidence in this projection, emphasizing the robust tourism plans in place across Gulf countries. Speaking...

Motorists in Abu Dhabi are now under the watchful eye of a new radar system, according to an announcement from the Abu Dhabi Police. The automatic system, known as EXIT-I radar, focuses on monitoring drivers who overtake near triangle intersections and deliberately enter roads ahead of other vehicles. Abu Dhabi...

Dubai-based carrier, Flydubai, clinched the prestigious title of "Airline of the Year" at the Aviator Middle East Awards, previously known as The Aviation Business Middle East Awards. Daniel Kerrison, Senior Vice President of Inflight Operations, accepted the accolade at a ceremony in Dubai attended by key figures in the travel...

As the UAE anticipates the arrival of Ramadan 2024, just 90 days away, preparations for the holiest month in Islam are underway. During Ramadan, Muslims engage in fasting from dawn to dusk, ushering in a period of spiritual reflection and slowed-down activities across the country, with reduced office hours. Ramadan...

The recently enacted UAE Bankruptcy Law marks a transformative milestone, introducing pivotal provisions to safeguard the national economy's vigor, uphold the rights of creditors, and aid debtors in settling obligations before resorting to bankruptcy. This comprehensive legislation, set to become effective on May 1, 2024, is a game-changer, aiming to...