Dubai: The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) in Dubai has kicked off its “We Are Here For You” awareness campaign, offering a range of services to Global Village visitors. The campaign, which runs from January 8 to February 8, 2025, is held daily at Global Village, near...

Dubai: Seeing something that looks like a legit payment process? Chances are that it won’t be. Scams involving authorized push payment (APP) are on the rise, and if sufficient precautions are not adopted could cost $7.6 billion by 2028 in six of the leading markets such as the US, the...

CALIFORNIA - LA - More than 10,000 structures have been destroyed. The two biggest wildfires ravaging the Los Angeles area have killed at least 10 people and burned more than 10,000 homes and other structures, officials said as they urged more people to heed evacuation orders after a new blaze...

ABU DHABI - The Abu Dhabi Marine Sports Club will organise the Yas Dhows Sailing Race (22ft Category) tomorrow, Saturday, with the participation of 60 dhows carrying 300 sailors and skippers. This race marks the first round of the new season of traditional marine races. The race will start at...

Anthony Hopkins, Anna Faris, and Eugene Levy are among the Hollywood stars whose homes have been destroyed in the catastrophic wildfires sweeping through Southern California. These fires, which have claimed five lives and forced more than 70,000 people to flee their homes, continue to devastate Los Angeles County, fueled by...

SHARJAH - Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Dr. Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Member of the Supreme Council and Ruler of Sharjah, the Sharjah Department of Culture has announced that the esteemed Syrian director and actor, Assaad Feddah, is the recipient of the Sharjah Award for Arab Theatrical...

2025 marks a pivotal moment where AI, cybersecurity, data governance, and sustainability converging to redefine the business environment Dubai, United Arab Emirates – Cisco revealed key technology trends for 2025, emphasizing a landscape shaped by shifting consumer behaviour, an expanding digital ecosystem, and the need to integrate AI. Reflecting these dynamics, the...

ABU DHABI - Abu Dhabi City Municipality emphasised that the Estidama Pearl Rating System is a tiered evaluation system, ranging from one to five pearls. It assesses buildings based on their adherence to sustainability requirements. Government-funded projects must achieve a minimum two-pearl rating, while privately funded projects must achieve at...

Dubai: The UAE Cabinet has issued a new family status law, addressing some issues for the first time, such as setting the minimum age for marriage at 18 years. Recovering dowry The new law also revises the provisions related to recovering gifts and dowry in cases where an engagement is...