Sharjah RTA launches enhanced transport services for Eid Al Adha 2025, including 5,600 bus trips, special Sharjah-Dubai boat rides, and new Muscat routes to ease festive travel
The UAE will implement a comprehensive ban on the import, production, and trade of single-use plastic products from January 1, 2026, said Dr Amna bint Abdullah Al Dahak, Minister of Climate Change and Environment. This comes as part of the phased approach initiated in 2024 with the ban on plastic bags. “This builds upon the phased approach initiated in […]
Founder and Chairman Kabir Mulchandani has always looked at Dubai for primary listing, but a Reuters report says it could be an international exchangeÂ
Civic bodies across the country have launched a massive crackdown to combat the illegal slaughter of animals in homes, sandy areas, and other unauthorised locations during Eid Al Adha. Authorities are urging residents to use only accredited abattoirs, warning that violators will face hefty fines ranging from Dh5,000 to Dh20,000. The move is aimed at […]
A 22-year-old man in Singapore who allegedly made a bomb threat on an Abu Dhabi-bound flight will be charged today with seven years in prison and up to $50,000 (Dh183,500) fine. The young man allegedly shared a post on his social media account on February 14, 2025, after boarding the Abu Dhabi-bound flight in Singapore […]
Irish food exports to Middle East and Africa pass $620m and exporters expect growth
US President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Wednesday banning travel from certain countries citing national security concerns. The proclamation fully restricts and limits the entry of nationals from 12 countries: Afghanistan, Myanmar, Chad, Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya, Somalia, Sudan and Yemen. The entry of people from seven other countries: Burundi, Cuba, […]
As the spirit of Eid brings families together across the UAE, many parents embrace a modern approach to an age-old tradition of saving their children’s Eidiya in dedicated bank accounts. Eidiya, a cherished cultural practice in which children receive gifts often in the form of money from relatives during Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al […]
As of May 29, a new media law has come into effect in the UAE, ushering in a wide-ranging regulatory framework aimed at fostering responsible media practices, protecting public interest, and promoting social cohesion. The law introduces several detailed provisions that affect how media is produced and shared in the UAE. Here’s a clear breakdown […]
With Eid Al Adha coinciding closely with final exams and the start of summer holidays, families across the UAE are adjusting their travel plans toward shorter, more meaningful getaways. Fabien Chesnais, general manager at Mövenpick Resort Al Marjan Island, said the resort is witnessing a shift in booking patterns this Eid season. “Compared to previous […]