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UK Adds 135 Ships and Lukoil's Dubai Unit to Russia Sanctions List
The UK has sanctioned 135 ships and Lukoil’s Dubai trading arm in a fresh move to disrupt Russia’s shadow fleet and cut off oil revenues. File Image / Pixabay The UK has added 135 ships and the Dubai-based unit of Lukoil to its Russia-related...

Dubai’s desert roads after rain: A visual story

<b>Malhaar Ensemble Brings India-UAE Cultural Legacy to Life at Carnegie Hall</b><b>, New York</b>
In a proud and poignant moment for both the UAE and India, the Dubai-based Malhaar Ensemble took centre stage at the historic Carnegie Hall on Saturday, July 19, as part of the 6th New York Big Apple Music Festival. Representing the UAE’s spirit...

Dubai Ruler Sheikh Mohammed Spotted Using Public Tram, Video Goes Viral
Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum surprises commuters as he takes crowded public tram, reinforcing his down-to-earth image In a rare and humble public appearance, Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the ruler of Dubai and Prime Minister of...
Dubai Chambers to host Dubai Business Forum – USA in New York this November to highlight D33 investment opportunities
Dubai Chambers has announced that the fourth international edition of the Dubai Business Forum will take place in New York City on 12 November. The forum aims to introduce the American business community to the diverse opportunities created by the...

Dubai To Introduce Flying Taxis By 2026: Here’s What To Expect
Dubai plans to launch its first fleet of flying taxis in 2026, offering a new form of electric air travel designed to reduce travel times across the city. The service, developed by California-based Joby Aviation, will operate using electric...

IFA UK Names Syed Javeed Shah, Resident Of Abu Dhabi, UAE And Indian National, Among Top 5 Finalists For 2025 Member Of The Year Award
(MENAFN- PR Newswire) The award ceremony took place on June 26, 2025, at the Royal College of Physicians in London. This recognition puts a spotlight on individuals who have demonstrated leadership in financial management, ethical practice, and...

Pakistan-UAE trade jumps 20%, hits $10.1 billion in FY25
Bilateral trade between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) saw a strong boost in FY25, rising by 20.24% to reach $10.1 billion, as reported by the State Bank of Pakistan. This surge highlights growing economic cooperation between the two...

Union Coop, ENOC launch mobile eLink gas station in Dubai
New partnership brings on-site refueling to Muhaisnah 1 community with smart, convenient services.Union Coop, one of Dubai’s leading retail cooperatives, has partnered with ENOC Group to launch a mobile eLink fuel station at Etihad Mall in the...

Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy wraps up global roadshows for Expand North Star 2025
The Dubai Chamber of Digital Economy has completed a series of global roadshows in partnership with the Dubai World Trade Centre to promote Expand North Star 2025. The event, known as the world’s largest exhibition for startups and investors, will...

How Much Is Cost of Living in Dubai? Here's the 2025 Breakdown Expenses
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Among all the cities in the UAE, Dubai often captures the heart of many expats, and for good reasons. From its modern skyline, cosmopolitan lifestyle, to tax-free income and abundant job opportunities, Dubai is a magnet for...

New Schengen Visa Rule: What UAE residents should know before their next Europe trip
New Schengen visa rule requires UAE residents to complete applications online before booking appointments/ Image: File TL;DR Starting June 18, 2025, UAE residents must complete the full Schengen visa application online before booking an...
The ultimate Dubai city guide – where to get Dubai chocolate, best beaches and much more
Tuesday 22 July 2025 1:13 pm Share Facebook Share on Facebook X Share on Twitter LinkedIn Share on LinkedIn WhatsApp Share on WhatsApp Email Share on Email The ultimate Dubai city guide, from malls to beaches and desert Dubai is booming. The most...

Billionaire to sell Rs 2,800 crore London mansion, move to UAE
One of the UK’s richest residents, Norwegian-born shipping magnate John Fredriksen, is reportedly putting his 300-year-old Georgian manor in London up for sale, just weeks after declaring that “Britain has gone to hell” following controversial tax...

Filipina CEO builds learning, leadership legacy in UAE
Watch the trailer of the UAE indie film Love in Disguise, starring Filipina actress Gerryl Gaid opposite Daniel Matsunaga. After relocating to the UAE, she rose through the ranks in finance and now serves as a senior analyst at one of Dubai’s...

Why is UAE releasing its most treasured Falcons thousands of miles away from home?
Since 1995, the UAE’s Sheikh Zayed Falcon Release Programme has released over 2,300 falcons to restore endangered populations globally/ Image: WAM TL;DR: The UAE’s Sheikh Zayed Falcon Release Programme has released over 2,300 falcons since 1995....

Dubai shatters records with $117bn in real estate deals in H1 2025: Who’s buying, where, what’s driving it
Dubai logged over 1.3 million real estate procedures in just six months, signaling unmatched transaction volume and investor confidence/ Image: Pexels Dubai real estate hit $117B in deals in H1 2025 — a 25% YoY rise. 125,000+ transactions and 1.3M...

Dubai-listed Union Coop to generate green energy to cut carbon emissions
Union Coop, the largest consumer cooperative in the UAE, is installing solar photovoltaic (PV) systems on roofs and parking areas as it seeks to lower carbon emissions and support the UAE’s net-zero targets. The project, launched in collaboration...
DFZ Council, DWTC Free Zone welcome Louis Vuitton under Dubai's One Freezone Passport Initiative
The Dubai Free Zones Council (DFZC), today announced the successful implementation of the One Freezone Passport, a ground-breaking initiative aimed at enhancing the ease of doing business across Dubai’s free zones. The initiative provides...

Ukrainian model, 20, found with horrific injuries in Dubai says CCTV of final moments before she blacked out 'has been erased' in cover-up
A Ukrainian OnlyFans model who went missing in Dubai and was later found severely injured on the side of the road has claimed that CCTV footage of her final moments before losing consciousness was erased by police in a cover-up. Maria Kovalchuk...