Dubai: Meet 78-year-old expat who gives Eid Qurbani meat to the poor

As Muslims across the UAE prepare for Eid Al Adha by selecting their sacrificial animals (Qurbani), one retired Indian expatriate is also busy preparing the distribution of livestock in some poor communities in Africa. At 78 years old, Hussain Ahmedali Nalwala is embarking on his fifth year of this charity mission. Eid Al Adha, known […]

Schengen visa scam in UAE: Fake travel agents charging Dh4,000, experts warn

With the summer travel season in full swing, UAE residents are being warned about fraudulent travel agents charging thousands of dirhams per person for Schengen visa appointments and disappearing without delivering. Faisal M., a resident of Dubai Marina, had planned a summer getaway to the Netherlands, Spain, and Austria with his wife. He ended up […]

UAE’s premium schools cross Dh200,000 in annual fees, outpace other GCC countries

The UAE is witnessing accelerated growth in the premium school segment — outpacing its GCC neighbours — driven by a combination of rising affluence, sustained economic growth, the country’s longstanding commitment to educational excellence, progressive policy frameworks, and a stable regulatory environment. According to Alpen Capital’s latest GCC Education Industry Report, student enrollment across the region […]