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Dear Big Ticket Abu Dhabi – Discover The Secret Of How to Win Big Ticket Of AED 100,000?
July 09, 2025 | Dubai, UAE– Dear Big Ticket Abu Dhabi has officially launched a third season of its delightful wish campaign to Win Big Ticket, allowing residents in the UAE to enter their wishes for a chance to win AED 100,000. The campaign is...

Top summer holidays for UAE travellers from Dh1,899
Unwind in Al Alamein – from Dh3,349 Egypt’s best-kept secret on the Mediterranean coast: Discover Al Alamein, where heritage meets luxury. Lounge on pristine beaches, explore nearby historical landmarks, and enjoy laid-back seaside charm in one of...

9 supper clubs in Dubai that you need to book ASAP
Life There’s no denying that supper clubs have harboured a newfound momentum in this part of the world. To recover from a socially distant world, this concept garners all the traits of a refined social experience, combined with everyone’s love for...

United Arab Emirates Bans Transit Visas For Nigerians
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has imposed new restrictions for visa applications on Nigerian nationals. The restrictions include an outright ban on transit visas and tighter eligibility requirements for tourist visas. A circular made available to...

Interior minister visits UAE to boost bilateral security, ease visa process for Pakistanis
Pakistan Pakistan Interior minister visits UAE to boost bilateral security, ease visa process for Pakistanis Close Naqvi says relaxation in UAE visa policies will bring great relief Published On: Fri, 11 Jul 2025 11:57:53 PKT ISLAMABAD (APP)...

New pedestrian traffic lights installed at Abu Dhabi intersections
The authorities in Abu Dhabi started installing and operating traffic lights on several sidewalks at pedestrian crossings across Abu Dhabi, addressing a challenge drivers face at these crossings. The step will facilitate the movement of traffic,...

Dubai Police warn against summer driving dangers
Speaking to Gulf News, Al Ghaithi said the summer months, particularly between July and September, pose unique challenges. “It’s not just about the heat,” he said. “It’s about behaviour, attention, and responsibility on the roads.” He cited driver...

Education shapes the UAE's strength and character, says Sheikh Saud
Under the patronage and in the presence of His Highness Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, UAE Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, the Emirate marked a significant milestone in its educational journey by hosting the 19th annual RAK -...
Dubai Sotheby’s completes sale of key seven-bedroom mansion
Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty has announced the successful sale of a custom-designed seven-bedroom mansion located in the sought-after Hills View enclave of Dubai Hills Estate. The agency represented both buyer and seller in this...

UAE reviews visa processs for Nigerians, bans transit applications
Stakeholders and operators in the downstream sector of the aviation industry expressed shock yesterday over the review of visa application requirements for visitors to Dubai, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) city. The newly updated requirements...

44 Interns Join Lockheed Martin's Advanced Technology Internship In Abu Dhabi
(MENAFN- Mid-East Info) CISS Programs Prepare Next-Gen Talent for Roles in AI, Space and Aerospace Systems -p decoding="async" class="CToWUd" title="CISS Summer 6" src="#" alt="CISS Summer 6" width="620" data-bit="iit" /> ABU DHABI, United Arab...

Why fake news about the UAE's golden visa should give us all pause
Since 2019, when the UAE introduced its 10-year residency programme – usually referred to as the golden visa – hundreds of thousands of people have obtained one. The visa’s popularity should not be surprising; it empowers people to put down roots...

From Oud to Vanilla: The Evolution of Fragrance Preferences in the UAE
Local Businesses Scent has always been a part of culture and expression, and nowhere is that truer than in a region like the UAE, where the love of fragrance is literally ingrained. Over time, a noticeable shift in preferences has occurred, with...

BEEAH’s real estate debut aims to redefine sustainable, urban living in the UAE
UAE-based BEEAH, widely known for its leadership in environmental management in the region, is expanding into the real estate sector with the launch of Khalid Bin Sultan City — a climate-smart, net-zero-ready urban development located in the...

Lockheed Martin welcomes 44 interns to tech internship in Abu Dhabi
This summer, interns will work alongside Lockheed Martin engineers on five cutting-edge projects centered on space systems, artificial intelligence and simulation. Lockheed Martin has launched the latest edition of its summer internship programme...

UAE Golden Visa At Rs 23 Lakh For Indians Turns Out To Be Fake News
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has officially denied all claims and rumours about offering a lifetime Golden Visa to Indian citizens. The clarification came from the country’s federal authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security...

UAE imposes stricter visa rules on Nigerians, bans transit Visas
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has tightened its entry requirements for Nigerian travelers, with Dubai immigration no longer issuing tourist visas to Nigerians aged 18 to 45 unless they are accompanied. Additionally, applications for transit visas...

Dubai Inmates Compete In Virtual Chess Championship, Win 5Th Place
(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) A team of inmates from Dubai Police's Correctional and Penal Institutions placed fifth in the inaugural edition of Asian Inmate Chess Championship, held recently virtually under the supervision of the International Chess...
Soon, US visa costs to increase for UAE applicants
Since taking over the US Presidency, Donald Trump's administration has fully suspended all nonimmigrant and immigrant visa issuance to nationals of Afghanistan, Burma, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Haiti, Iran, Libya,...

UK couple launch Islam-inspired lifestyle brand for children in UAE
Baby dinner sets adorned with Arabic alphabets, keepsake dolls wearing kufis and hijabs, personalised toys and Islam-inspired decor – these are some of the products offered by UK-based start-up Once Upon a Dua. The Islamic lifestyle brand targets...