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Dubai Food Guide: From Street Food to Matcha Delights
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Like any other major city, Dubai's lively atmosphere is enhanced by its bustling markets, lively street food scene, and relaxed cafes. Dubai's street food, in particular, has seen its influence spread widely across various...

‘Emirates First’ officially opens – an exclusive new First Class experience at Dubai International (DXB)
Emirates has officially opened ‘Emirates First’, an exclusive new First Class check-in experience at Dubai International Airport (DXB) Terminal 3. The dedicated area offers a luxurious, private environment for First Class passengers and Skywards...

UAE presents model for inclusive growth at UN forum
The United Arab Emirates presented its inclusive development strategy at the 2025 High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development, detailing domestic and international strides in advancing women’s rights and leadership. Addressing the UN...

New bank aimed at African immigrants cleared to sell mortgages
A new digital bank aimed at the African diaspora living in Britain is to start offering mortgages from Monday after getting the green light from regulators. Afin Bank, which is majority owned by the Sierra Leone reinsurer WAICA, was fully...

UAE: Sharjah’s Khorfakkan mountain road to become the next big winter tourism destination!
Scenic mountain road to Khorfakkan set to offer cool winter views and natural beauty/ Image: Wikipedia TL;DR Sharjah is building a scenic mountain road reaching Khorfakkan’s highest peak at 1,100 meters. The route offers cooler winter weather,...

UAE To Introduce Sugar Tax For Beverages From 2026
The UAE will introduce a new tiered sugar tax from 2026 as it looks to promote public health and reduce consumption of sugary drinks. The UAE Ministry of Finance and Federal Tax Authority (FTA) announced a major revision to the excise tax...
UAE Showcases Global Model for Women Empowerment and Gender Equality at UN Forum
TDT | Manama Email : editor@newsofbahrain.com The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has shared its pioneering approach to women empowerment and gender equality with the global community at the 2025 UN High-Level Political Forum (HLPF) on Sustainable...

UAE: Office Perfect For Instagram? Design Spaces To Aid Work, Not Looks, Say Employees
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) UAE offices need to shift focus from being visually striking to being truly human-centered ; that's the recurring message from HR professionals and workplace designers. This takeaway from Gensler's newly released 2025...

Flying with Emirates? Here’s all you need to know about the new First Class check-in at Dubai Airport
The new Emirates First Class check-in area at Dubai Airport offers a calm, private space with luxury service from the start / Image Composite: emirates.com TL;DR Emirates has launched a dedicated First Class check-in area at Dubai’s Terminal 3. It...

Fighting Diabetes, Obesity: UAE Doctors List Benefits Of New Rule On Sweetened Drinks
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Doctors and nutritionists are optimistic manufacturers will reduce the sugar content in their products as the UAE implements a selective tax on sugar-sweetened beverages (SSBs) starting early next year.“This is a...

ALAIN launches first Vida Residences In Abu Dhabi
Property Posted on July 18, 2025 Share Tweet Share Share Email In partnership with Vida Hotels & Resorts Alain is delivering a development that goes beyond traditional residential offerings Asset management company ALAIN in collaboration with Vida...

Special Events That Call For A Luxury Car Rental In Abu Dhabi
(MENAFN- Kashmir Observer) The Right Car for the Ideal Occasion Weddings, proposals, and family celebrations are experiences people remember forever. Arriving at the event in a high-end vehicle adds an additional factor to the day. For couples,...

UAE: Is Menopause Forcing Women Out Of The Workplace?
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Dubai-based women's health educator and menopause coach Sharon James once worked with a client who was fired from her job as a flight attendant soon after she began experiencing symptoms of menopause, like weight gain and...

UAE: Al Ansari Exchange Offers Customers Up To Dh60 Cashback After Remittance Delay
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) Al Ansari Exchange customers impacted by the recent remittance delays have received cashback vouchers ranging from Dh20 to Dh60 that can be used in their next transaction, the company confirmed to Khaleej Times on Friday,...

UAE, Hungarian Presidents strengthen cooperation
The talks took place at the Hungarian Parliament Building, where President Tamás Sulyok welcomed His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan during his official visit to Hungary. The Hungarian President expressed his hope that the visit would...

For foreign investors, UAE is a top draw
UAE’s efforts to attract and support new investment are having a positive effect. Foreign direct investment (FDI) in the country jumped 49% in 2024 in comparison to the previous year, according to the World Investment Report 2025 — impressive,...

UAE Vice-President seen playing Volleyball with residents at Abu Dhabi summer sports event
Abu Dhabi Summer Sports is a large-scale, climate-controlled event promoting fitness for all ages through over 12 sports and family activities/ Image Abu Dhabi Media Office TL;DR: UAE Vice President Sheikh Mansour joined a volleyball match,...

Dubai property entrepreneur to lead growth strategy at Simpson & Marwick
Calum White, the Edinburgh-born founder of Dubai-based estate agency White & Co, has joined Simpson & Marwick as director of growth & innovation. Since launching his own business in 2021, Calum has grown it to a team of 420 with a projected...

UAE President Visits Hungary for First Time – What is He Doing Here?
The president of the United Arab Emirates is visiting Hungary for the first time, Defence Minister Kristof Szalay-Bobrovniczky said on Facebook. "This is not only an important diplomatic event but also a historic moment," Szalay-Bobrovniczky said....

10 Best Cafes in Dubai You Must Try Right Now
Dubai is not just about the skyscrapers and fancy malls. In addition to this stunning skyline, the city has an incredible cafe culture that’s totally taking off as one of its largest draws. So, coffee aficionado, foodie, or simply looking for the...