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Dubai

Dubai: Rent freeze for three years – what is the new proposed law?

Explained: What are the rights of the landlord and tenant under the new proposed law Dubai: If you are a Dubai-based tenant or landlord, a new law which was proposed earlier this year is expected to benefit you, one way...

Dubai Police arrest a man for dancing in Metro without a mask

Dubai: Dubai Police have arrested a man for indecent behaviour on a Dubai Metro train after a video went viral for him dancing without wearing a mask. According to Brigadier Obaid Al Hathboor, Director of Transportation Security Department at Dubai...

Eid Al Fitr prayers in Dubai: Timings and regulations announced

Prayers will be held at many mosques at 5.55am on Wednesday or Thursday Dubai: Eid Al Fitr prayers will be held in Dubai (on Wednesday or Thursday) while adhering to precautionary measures in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Islamic...

Dubai Police arrest 54 runaway maids during Ramadan

Public urged to report absconding domestic workers Dubai: Dubai Police have arrested 54 runaway domestic maids during Ramadan. Colonel Ali Salem, Director of Infiltrators Department at Dubai Police, warned community members, especially families, against hiring runaway maids as they could pose...

Dubai Cares highlights access to education at Expo 2020 pavilion

Pavilion will have installations focusing on power of education and the future of work (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || ).push({}); Dubai: UAE-based global philanthropic organisation Dubai Cares will put the spotlight on access to...

Ten-year-old Indian girl sets a world record in Dubai

Chhipa adopts intelligence techniques to memorise names of nations, capitals, currencies Dubai: A ten-year old Indian girl living in Dubai has set a world record for memorising all 196 countries, their respective capitals and their currencies. Previously, the world record...

Dubai: Sheikh Mohammed announces establishment of Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Cancer Hospital

The facility, covering an area of 50,000 square meters, will include 250 beds. Dubai: A charitable cancer hospital named after the late Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid will be established in Dubai. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and...

Dubai: 87% residents positive about getting a job this year

Consumer confidence in Dubai highest since 2015, says new report. Consumer confidence in Dubai rose to its highest in the first quarter of this year since 2015, a new report has said. The Consumer Confidence Index released by the Dubai Economy...

Revealed: Dubai’s population and how it grew amid Covid

Though the population, the growth rate slowed due to the impact of Covid-19 on the UAE’s job market. Dubai’s population grew by 55,300, or 1.63 per cent, to 3.41 million (m) in 2020, according to Dubai Statistics Centre’s latest data. Though...

Hamdan bin Mohammed issues Resolution regulating district cooling services in Dubai

Dubai: Dubai Crown Prince and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum issued Executive Council Resolution No. (6) of 2021 regulating district cooling services in the emirate of Dubai. The Resolution establishes...

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Filipino Teen Wins Inaugural Eurovision Asia Contest in Bangkok

Filipino pop star Carmelle triumphed at the debut Eurovision Asia held in Bangkok, securing the top spot with her song “Sobra‑Sobra”. The event featured 11 nations and drew enthusiastic crowds despite a modest live audience.

Saudi Interior Ministry Executes Two Convicted Terrorists, Warns of Ongoing Crackdown

The Saudi Interior Ministry announced that two citizens, Fadel bin Hassan bin Abdullah Al Safwani and Jawad bin Abdullah bin Ali Khurairis, were executed after their terrorism convictions were upheld. The ministry warned that severe measures will persist against anyone endangering public security.

Gulf Railway Project Set to Boost Trade and Cut Transport Costs by 2030

Business leaders and experts say the Gulf Railway will streamline logistics across the GCC, handling millions of passengers and 200 million tonnes of cargo annually. The network connects Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, the UAE and Oman.

Gulf Rail Project Opens New Private Sector Opportunities, Says Transport Chief

Transport and postal deputy minister Fatima Abdullah Al-Dhaen explains the strategic benefits of the Gulf Railway. The rail line is set to enhance connectivity, logistics efficiency and private sector involvement.

India U‑19 clinches Asia Cup in dramatic one‑wicket win over Pakistan

India’s U‑19 side chased down 338 runs against Pakistan, winning by a single wicket on the final ball in Oman. Legends Sachin Tendulkar, Sourav Ganguly and Virender Sehwag lauded the performance, highlighting standout contributions from Aaryavir Sehwag and Lakshya Raichandani.