Editor-in-chief mailbag: Sixers are back from Abu Dhabi, readying for preseason home opener

The Sixers played a pair of preseason games in Abu Dhabi last week. Unsurprisingly, the team looked overmatched against a mostly healthy New York Knicks squad in two losses. The team will look much different when any of Joel Embiid, Paul George,...

‘Dubai Content Creators Programme’ enters new phase

Dubai: The Dubai Press Club (DPC), in partnership with Dubai Health, has launched the second phase of the ‘Dubai Content Creators Programme’, dedicated to health and science communication. The initiative aims to provide participants with advanced...

Dubai patient beats tongue cancer after life-saving surgery at King’s College Hospital London, Dubai

A Dubai resident diagnosed with tongue cancer has successfully undergone life-saving surgery at King’s College Hospital London in Dubai. The patient, who was suffering from a rapidly progressing tumour, received timely intervention with a surgery...

UAE Dirham to Pakistani Rupee Rate- October 06, 2025

The UAE Dirham (AED) has softened to 76.59 Pakistani Rupee (PKR) today, marking a slight decline of 0.01 PKR from yesterday’s rate of 76.60 PKR, as confirmed by trusted financial sources tracking market trends. This adjustment echoes a robust...

UAE to introduce new sugar tax on drinks

The UAE is set to get a new sugar tax on drinks in January 2026, as per the country’s Ministry of Finance. Per Gulf News, from January 2026, the existing excise tax rules for sugary drinks will be updated, with a new tiered system will be...

Once critically ill, Gazan girl on road to recovery thanks to UAE doctors

Two years since the Hamas attacks, which led to the war waged by Israel in Gaza, much has changed for the 3,000 Gazans living in Emirates Humanitarian City in Abu Dhabi. One of the most visible indications of such change is Rahaf Ayyad, 13, who...

NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah Successfully Removes Foreign Body from 10-Year-Old Child: A Model of Rapid Multidisciplinary Response

Sharjah, UAE – 29 September – A life-threatening case of foreign body aspiration (FBA) in a 10-year-old boy was successfully managed at NMC Royal Hospital Sharjah, thanks to the swift action and seamless collaboration of a multidisciplinary...

Devmark partners with Iquna to launch Dubai waterfront community

Devmark, the UAE’s leading real estate project sales and marketing consultancy, together with developer Iquna Properties, has announced the launch of Avida Residences, an exclusive waterfront community on Dubai Islands. The project marks the first...

Ministry of Sports establishes UAE Obstacle Sports Federation under chairmanship of H.E. Abdulrahman Abu Al Shawareb

H.E. Dr Ahmad Belhoul Al Falasi: The establishment of the Federation aligns with the UAE’s strategic vision to diversify national sports, reaffirming our commitment to developing organisational and technical frameworks to achieve the Federation’s...

World’s most accessible airports by 2035: Dubai Airports launches next phase of strategy

Image: Supplied Dubai Airports has unveiled the next phase of its accessibility strategy, reinforcing a 10-year commitment to make Dubai International (DXB) and Dubai World Central – Al Maktoum International (DWC) the world’s most accessible and...

Huru launches in UAE to drive financial inclusion for unbanked communities

Badr Al Ghurair, founder of Huru/Image: Supplied Huru, a homegrown UAE fintech company licensed by the Central Bank of the UAE, has officially entered the market with a mission to become a one-stop financial management platform for the country’s...

Speculation over ODM leader, RAILA ODINGA’s health grows as PHOTO surfaces from Dubai Hospital

Monday, October 6, 2025 - Amid growing speculation about ODM party leader, Raila Odinga’s whereabouts, keen-eyed Kenyans appear to have identified his location in the United Arab Emirates. On Sunday, October 5th, a photo emerged showing Raila...

Blackstone and Abu Dhabi's Lunate team up to build $5bn Gulf logistics platform

Blackstone, the world's biggest alternative asset manager, and Abu Dhabi-based Lunate are teaming up to invest in Gulf logistics assets and create a platform dedicated to the development of the sector across the region. The companies will be...

Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi, Asia-Pacific Centre for Environmental Law host international symposium on the future of shipping, sustainable ocean management

Sorbonne University Abu Dhabi (SUAD), in collaboration with the Asia-Pacific Centre for Environmental Law of the National University of Singapore (APCEL NUS) will host an international symposium on Tuesday, October 14th at its campus on Al Reem...

Dubai Cements Its Place as a Global Events Hub

As Dubai gears up for one of its most dynamic event seasons, the Dubai World Trade Centre (DWTC) has revealed an impressive calendar for the final four months of 2025, featuring more than 135 major exhibitions, conferences, and international...

Dubai Airports launches next phase of accessibility strategy, pledging to make DXB the world’s most accessible airport by 2035

The launch is supported by a public awareness campaign co-created with People of Determination showcasing lived experiences Dubai, UAE,October 2025: Dubai Airports today announced the next phase of its accessibility strategy, a renewed 10-year...

UAE clarifies rules for administrative fine exemptions

Health-related circumstances Health emergencies top the list of exemption cases. Individuals unable to complete transactions or settle fines on time due to medical conditions may be considered for exemption. Each case is reviewed based on...

14 restaurants in Dubai to eat your way around the world

Dubai’s dining scene offers a passport to the world without leaving the city. From the bold flavours of South Africa to the vibrant tastes of Spain, the comfort of British classics, the spice and richness of India, the elegance of modern China,...

UAE finalizes amendments to excise tax on sweetened beverages

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Ministry of Finance (MoF) has announced the completion of a series of proposed legislative amendments to integrate the updated excise tax policy into national legislation, aligning with the GCC’s adoption of a tiered volumetric...

Dubai unveils map of 16,000 accessible facilities

Dubai: Dubai Municipality is transforming the emirate into one of the world's most accessible cities, with over 16,000 facilities now equipped with features designed for People of Determination (PoD), according to senior officials. Speaking to...