Wizz Air eyes another breathtaking Middle Eastern destination after Abu Dhabi exit

Following its recent withdrawal from Abu Dhabi, Wizz Air is now turning its attention to a new market in the Middle East. The aviation authority and airport operator of the Sultanate of Oman are currently in talks with the European low-cost...

Alert: Speed limit restored in Abu Dhabi after accident

UAE expats eye Portugal for income, Schengen access

Dubai: If you're a UAE expat earning passive income — from pensions, property, or investments — and dreaming of a European base with Schengen access, Portugal’s D7 Visa might be just what you need. While Portugal’s better-known D2 visa targets...

[UAE , WHO Complete Major Health Assessment Phase in Yemen’s Socotra Island

Field teams from the United Arab Emirates and the World Health Organization have successfully completed the first phase of a comprehensive health assessment on Socotra Island in Yemen, conducted in close coordination with Yemen’s Ministry of...

Dubai Police nab gang for fake investments

The Anti-Fraud Centre, which is part of the General Department of Criminal Investigation at Dubai Police, has arrested a group of people who were involved in cyber fraud. Specifically, they were promoting fraudulent trading and investment...

UAE: Indian Expat Woman From Kerala Found dead In Sharjah On 30th Birthday, Day Of Joining New Job

An Indian expat woman from Kerala was found dead in in her Sharjah apartment early Saturday, coinciding with her 30th birthday and the first day of a new job, her family has confirmed. The deceased, Athulya Sekhar, was found dead in her flat in...

UAE traffic alert: Accident on Dubai road causes delays

UAE Golden Visa offers long-term residency through nomination process without any sponsor

Foreigners who want to live, study, work and settle in the United Arab Emirates can make use of the UAE Golden visa to get a long-term residency without the need for a sponsor within the country. Two important things are important to know about...

Dubai upgrades bus stations around emirate

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority on Sunday announced that 22 public bus sites, including 16 passenger stations and 6 depots, have been upgraded. Nine stations in Deira were upgraded, alongside seven in Bur Dubai. These stations support 110...

UAE: Air Arabia wins bid to launch Saudi low-cost airline in Dammam, boosting Vision 2030 goals

Air Arabia-led alliance to launch new low-cost Saudi airline from Dammam under Vision 2030/ Representative Image TL;DR Air Arabia, based in the UAE, will lead a new Saudi low-cost airline. The airline will be based in Dammam and fly to 81...

UAE, USA sign Joint Statement of Intent to accelerate patent grant procedures

The United Arab Emirates and the United States of America signed a Joint Statement of Intent aimed at launching a bilateral cooperation programme to accelerate patent granting procedures in the UAE. This took place on the sidelines of the 66th...

IDEF 2025; Tawazun heads UAE Pavilion in Istanbul

Abu Dhabi: The UAE has planned a national pavilion at the 17th International Defence Industry Fair (IDEF 2025), which will take place in Istanbul, Türkiye, from July 22 to 27 2025. The pavilion will be managed by Tawazun Council for Defence...

Ethiopian Flight to Abu Dhabi Renews Commitment towards Strengthening Ties with UAE

Dubai Customs and Dubai Humanitarian: Joining Forces to Expedite the Flow of Relief Shipments and Facilitate Procedures

Dubai Customs held an expanded coordination meeting with Dubai Humanitarian to unify efforts and develop avenues for field and procedural cooperation. This is part of the leadership's vision to enhance urgent response and facilitate the movement...

Trump to help Afghans stuck in the UAE

US President Donald Trump speaks at a dinner with Republican Senators, in the State Dining Room at the White House in Washington, DC, US, Jul 18, 2025. REUTERS/Annabelle Gordon President Donald Trump said on Sunday he would help Afghans detained...

Trump says he’ll try to help Afghans stuck in UAE who helped US military

President Donald Trump on Sunday said he would try to help Afghan refugees in the United Arab Emirates who aided the U.S. military before the Taliban retook control, even after his own administration ended protections for Afghans in the United...

UAE’s Air Arabia chosen to operate new Saudi low-cost airline

Dammam: The UAE’s budget carrier Air Arabia has secured the bid to operate a new Saudi national low-cost airline, the Kingdom’s General Authority of Civil Aviation (GACA) announced on Sunday, July 20. Partnering with Egypt’s Nesma and Jeddah-based...

UAE: Kerala woman found dead on birthday, 1st job day

According to the family, Athulya and her daughter used to live in Kerala and used to visit her husband earlier. “Both Athulya and her daughter have UAE residence visa. But, it was only some months ago that Athulya started staying with her husband...

‘Wear makeup, show skin’: Indian girl exposes dark truth about working in Dubai

As the glitz and glamour of Dubai continue to attract thousands of job seekers, one young Indian woman’s experience lays bare the underbelly of the city’s work culture. At just 21, she moved to the UAE on a visit visa hoping to rebuild her life...

Texas Couple's Bankruptcy Petition Backfires for failure to disclose Assets in Pakistan and Dubai

Texas Couple's Bankruptcy Petition Backfires for failure to disclose Assets in Pakistan and Dubai Dr. Hasan Farid Hashmi, a Physician and, Umme Salma Hashmi of Texas, failed to disclose assets in Pakistan and Dubai in their bankruptcy petition...