Friday, November 22, 2024

New Year's Eve

WhatsApp users globally made 1.4 billion calls on New Year’s Eve

WhatsApp users the world over made more than 1.4 billion voice and video calls on New Year's Eve, the most ever calls in a single day on the platform, Facebook said. As Covid-19 made meeting with friends and family tough,...

All New Year’s Eve fireworks: Where to watch in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and RAK

All New Year’s Eve fireworks: From the Burj Khalifa to Yas Island and Marjan Island... Here's where the skies light up BURJ KHALIFA: This year the iconic Burj Khalifa will be hosting extravagant pyrotechnic shows and a water-music dance at...

Dubai Police chief inspects Burj Khalifa and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard operations room for New Year’s Eve celebrations

Dubai: Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, the Commander-in-Chief of Dubai Police, today inspected the operations room at Burj Khalifa and Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Boulevard in Downtown Dubai, set up to secure New Year’s Eve celebrations. The inspection was...

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Dubai’s new ‘islands’ out to create another offplan property wave

Dubai: It’s not just offplan property launches that are booming in Dubai – there are ‘islands’ too. Coming off the...

UAE clarifies eligibility of applicants for extended visa amnesty

Abu Dhabi: The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security has confirmed that individuals violating residency and visa regulations after September 1...

UAE’s National Day celebrations to be called Eid Al Etihad

The official name for the UAE National Day celebrations is 'Eid Al Etihad', its organising committee announced on Tuesday. The name emphasises the theme of...

UAE: Students who have not cleared EmSAT can reapply to universities

After UAE authorities announced the cancellation of EmSAT entrance exam in early November, the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research allowed universities to...

No luggage queues at Dubai’s new airport

Dubai: Passengers arriving at Dubai World Central’s new terminal won’t have to wait for their bags - instead, the luggage will be ready at...