News

UAE

UAE reaffirms support for China in combatting COVID-19

The UAE has reiterated its support for China in tackling the COVID-19 outbreak.
UAE turns to drones for plantation project

The UAE is expanding the use of drones for agricultural purposes.
Visa waiver agreement comes into force between UAE, Dominica

Citizens of the UAE and Dominica can now travel a lot easily between the two countries.
First organ transplant surgery carried out in Dubai hospital

Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has conducted its first-ever organ transplant surgery.

Death toll from riots in Indian capital rises to 19

Violent protests in New Delhi over a new citizenship law has left at least 19 people dead, casting a shadow over US President's official visit.
Egypt's former president Hosni Mubarak dies

Egypt's former President Hosni Mubarak has died at the age of 91, weeks after undergoing surgery.
Trump clinches $3 billion military equipment sale during India visit

The US will sign military deals worth more than $3 billion with India, US President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday.
Kuwait reports 3 new cases of coronavirus, raising total to 8

Three more people have died of coronavirus in Kuwait, taking the total death toll to eight.
Around 1,000 tourists at Tenerife hotel 'tested for coronavirus'

Around 1,000 tourists have been placed under quarantine in a hotel in southern Tenerife after a confirmed COVID-19 case was identified.

Sheikh Mohammed issues decree on advertising regulations

The Ruler of Dubai has issued a new decree that seeks to regulate the advertisement sector in the emirate.
World's first unmanned cooling plant opens in Dubai

The world's first unmanned district cooling plant has now opened in Dubai.
Remittances from UAE expats reach AED 165 billion

Expats in the UAE sent home around AED 165 billion last year.
Abu Dhabi attracts record visitor numbers in 2019

Abu Dhabi welcomed a record-breaking 11.3 million international tourists last year.
UAE GDP grew 2.9% in 2019

The UAE's economy grew by an estimated 2.9 per cent in 2019.

Dubai Tennis: Tsitsipas through; Agut and Fognini knocked out

World number six Stefanos Tsitsipas has advanced to the last-16 of the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships.
Djokovic eases past Jaziri in Dubai Tennis Opener

Top seed Novak Djokovic cruised into the second round of the Dubai Tennis Championships on Monday.
Caleb Ewan claims victory of UAE Tour stage 2

Caleb Ewan is the winner of stage 2 of the UAE Tour.
Dubai Tennis Championships set for men's action

The men's round at the Dubai Duty Free Tennis Championships kicks off on Monday.
New Zealand thrash India to register 100th Test win

New Zealand crushed India by 10 wickets in Wellington to go 1-0 up in the two-Test series.

Dubai Food Festival returns for 2020

Dubai is once again set to showcase its diverse culinary offerings with a packed schedule of events and unique experiences at the Dubai Food Festival.
Eva Mendes thinks Instagram is 'kind of stressful'

Eva Mendes admits she isn't a big fan of Instagram but does use it to "connect" with other women.
Meghan's friend denies registering 'Sussex Global Charities' website

Meghan Markle's best friend Jessica Mulroney has disputed reports claiming she's helping register the Sussex Global Charities website.
'Friends' cast to reunite for special episode

The cast of 'Friends' have taken to Instagram to confirm that they are gearing up for a special reunion on the small screen.
Prince Harry and Duchess Meghan 'require effective security'

Prince Harry and Meghan have stated in a new post on their website that they will "require effective security" after stepping down as senior royals.

Sierra Leone gangster leaves streets for life of poetry

Tired of life on the streets, a gangster in Sierra Leone has turned to poetry to reinvent himself.
William Wordsworth's home set to become hotel

Fancy staying in a hotel that was once home to celebrated poet William Wordsworth?
Indonesia offers reward for pulling tyre off crocodile's neck

Indonesian authorities are offering a reward to anyone who can remove a tyre stuck around the neck of a giant crocodile.
Thailand helps sea turtle swim again with prosthetic flippers

Goody, a turtle in Thailand who lost her left flipper years ago after she was entangled in a fishing net, can swim again.
Grandma charges family for Christmas dinner

A grandma in the UK is being criticised on the internet for her Christmas dinner.

Here's how to register for Abu Dhabi's road toll system

With road tolls set to be introduced in Abu Dhabi from October 15, here is everything you need to know about registering your car for the system before it's too late.

No stories to show.

Fly off to Phuket for a fun getaway

From fresh seafood to beautiful weather and stunning beaches, Phuket is a perfect destination for your next getaway.
Soak up the sun in Seychelles

If you love the sun, sand and the beach, then you are bound to fall in love with Seychelles.
Fly off to Singapore for a magnificent holiday

This tiny island in South East Asia is the perfect place for an all-in-one Asian holiday.