5 Cool Things To Do This Weekend In Dubai And Abu Dhabi: From Laser Tag Battles To Sunset Brunches

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) This weekend, ditch the ordinary and dive into immersive experiences across Dubai and Abu Dhabi. Whether you're teaming up for a laser tag face-off inspired by your favourite shooters, toasting to golden hour at a sunset...

Watch: New Patrol To Monitor Hazardous Materials In Abu Dhabi

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) The UAE has always been at the forefront when it comes to protecting the environment and Abu Dhabi is taking further steps to keep the ecosystem safe. Authorities in the country's capital on Thursday, July 31, launched a...

Watch: Digital Dubai Launches AI-Powered 'Emirati Family', Unveils First Member

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) In a pioneering step to enhance the digital quality of life and reinforce Dubai's position as a global hub for digital transformation, Digital Dubai has launched the first-ever virtual 'Emirati Family' created using...

Abu Dhabi opens smart rest stops for delivery bike riders

Abu Dhabi: The Integrated Transport Centre (ITC), part of the Department of Municipalities and Transport in Abu Dhabi, has inaugurated two dedicated rest stops for delivery bike riders in Rabdan and Shakhbout City. This initiative, launched in...

Lindsay Lohan Finds Privacy and Peace in Dubai

Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Actress Lindsay Lohan shared her reasons for leaving Hollywood to live in Dubai during a recent appearance on ‘Live with Kelly and Mark.’ The 39-year-old star reflected on her life in the UAE, emphasizing her sense of...

Dubai: 24-hour paid parking at mosques from August, but free during prayer time

Around 2,100 parking spaces across 59 mosques in Dubai will now be managed and operated by Parkin Company. Parking will be provided free of charge to worshippers for one hour during prayer time. And the rollout of 24-hour paid parking services...

UAE: Will temperatures cross 50°C as peak summer heat period begins?

With the month of August right around the corner, things are about to get even hotter with the Al Mirzam season upon us, according to UAE astronomer Ibrahim Al Jarwan. Recently, parts of the UAE were hit with sporadic showers, sandstorms and even...

Inspired by Sheikh Zayed: Meet the Emirati leader fostering community spirit

A long-serving Emirati leader helping to strengthen the UAE's enduring sense of community has outlined the importance of championing unity and inclusivity in a proudly multi-cultural society. Dr Mugheer Khamis Al Khaili, chairman of Abu Dhabi's...

India, UAE advance future-ready defence partnership

New Delhi, Jul 31: Taking a step towards building a future-ready and resilient defence ecosystem, India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) held a high-level seminar on defence industry cooperation in New Delhi on Thursday. The event, organised on...

Israel evacuates diplomatic staff in the UAE, Israeli media say

JERUSALEM/DUBAI (Reuters) -Israel is evacuating most of its diplomatic mission staff in the United Arab Emirates, Israeli media reported late on Thursday, after Israel's National Security Council sharpened its travel warning for Israelis staying...

Israel evacuates diplomats from UAE after identifying heightened security risk

Israel was reportedly evacuating most of its diplomatic mission staff in the United Arab Emirates on Thursday after the National Security Council sharpened its travel warning for Israelis staying in the Gulf country. “We are emphasizing this...

Phub Dorji appointed as Bhutan’s envoy to Kuwait, UAE and Bahrain

KUWAIT CITY, July 31: The Royal Court of Bhutan has announced that King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck issued a decree on the Ambassador Extraordinary of Phub Dorji as Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Kingdom of Bhutan to...

Sanders Announces Trade Mission to Israel, UAE

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders released the following statement today announcing her overseas trade mission to Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from Sunday, Aug. 3-Saturday, Aug. 9. “Next week I will have a chance to...

Investigation: A Putin Ally, Russia’s War Machine, And Luxury Villas In Dubai

Private beachfronts, million-dollar bathtubs, evenings of wine, whiskey, cigars, and karaoke – or performances by Russian pop stars whose fame stretches back to the 1990s. Those are some of the trappings of an “ultraluxe” villa complex in Dubai...

UAE President meets Sheikh Hamdan after appointment as Armed Forces General

Governor Sanders to embark on trade mission to Israel and United Arab Emirates

ISRAEL (KATV) — Governor Sanders is set to travel to the Middle East next week to oversee a trade mission. In a release, Sanders announced that she would embark on missions to Israel and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from Sunday, August 3, to...

Dubai Mallathon: Walk, run and win iPhones this August!

The initiative aligns with Dubai’s Year of Community and Quality of Life Strategy, offering residents and visitors a safe, comfortable space to stay active despite the heat. With over 10 kilometres of indoor tracks available, participants can...

Israel evacuates diplomatic staff in UAE amid genocide in Gaza

Israeli media outlets have reported that Israel is in the process of evacuating the majority of its diplomatic mission staff from the United Arab Emirates. The decision came late Thursday amid an escalation in the travel warning issued by Israel's...

Paid parking at Dubai mosques from August except for prayer time

Parking will be no longer be free near Dubai's mosques, starting in August. Parkin, the emirate’s public parking operator, will manage about 2,100 parking spaces across 59 sites at Dubai's mosques, it was announced on Thursday. One hour of parking...

'We have nothing to lose' – Down to four riders, aggressive racing saves UAE Team ADQ's Tour de France Femmes

Earlier this week, UAE Team ADQ's Tour de France Femmes campaign looked to have hit a roadblock after the illness and withdrawal of team leader and GC hope Elisa Longo Borghini. However, three days and countless attacks later, the four remaining...