UAE: Some doctors see spike in food poisoning cases amid rising temperatures

Some medical facilities have seen a spike in cases of food poisoning as temperatures have soared in the UAE. Doctors say this is a seasonal trend and warned residents to be more careful with their handling of food during the summer months. “During the peak summer months, we do tend to see a noticeable uptick […]

Sharjah shop owners warned against selling Zamzam water

Business owners in Sharjah have been warned against trading Zamzam water, the Sharjah City Municipality announced on Tuesday. All commercial establishments in the city, regardless of their business activity, have been asked to strictly refrain from trading, displaying, or selling Zamzam water. The authority also urged all customers to refrain from purchasing Zamzam water from […]

UAE flights: Ticket prices up by 60% on peak travel day amid Eid Al Adha break

As UAE residents gear up for the upcoming Eid Al Adha break, travel demand to Arab and regional destinations is soaring, as are ticket prices. According to Bharat Aidasani, Managing Partner at Pluto Travels, airfares to Arab destinations have surged by up to 60 per cent during the Eid Al Adha holiday period as demand […]

Watch: UAE falcons with passports, on plane seats? Inside world of falconer

The sight of a falcon occupying its own airplane seat, complete with a passport, might seem surreal to most travellers. But for Ammar Al Marri, this is simply another day in the life of a dedicated Emirati falconer. In just six months, the 35-year-old from Abu Dhabi has built an Instagram following of 72,000 people […]