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Saturday, 18 January, 2025

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Transcom's Simeen and her son's luxurious flats on Dubai island

A substantial amount of illegal assets of Transcom Group has been found in the elite city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates, financed by money that was laundered. Simeen Rahman, the CEO of Transcom Group, and her son, Zaraif Ayaat Hossain, the Head of Strategy and Transformation at the group, hold...

Dubai women gets 5-year jail, Dh50,000 fine for drugs supply

Khaleej Times reported a woman has been sentenced to five years in Dubai prison for facilitating the consumption of drugs to others. According to the case data, the resident, in her 30s, was convicted by the Dubai Criminal Court for supplying two psychotropic substances amphetamine and...

Dubai eases holiday travel with smart customs app, extra measures

Dubai International Airport (DXB) is bracing for a New Year travel surge, expecting over 5.2 million passengers between December 13 and 31, with peak activity projected from December 20 to 22. To manage this busy period, Dubai Customs has ramped up operations with expanded inspection teams and...

Dubai to reimpose 30% alcohol sales tax from next month

Dubai will reinstate a 30% municipality tax on alcohol sales starting January 1, 2025, according to several restaurateurs and a communication from alcohol retailer African + Eastern. The announcement was made via email to restaurants and bars, notifying them of the change, reads a Khaleej Times...

Thousands of UAE homeowners become 'accidental millionaires' as property prices surge

A significant rise in property prices has transformed thousands of Dubai homeowners into accidental millionaires, according to a recent analysis by global real estate consultancy Knight Frank. The report highlights that nearly one in every five homes in Dubai is now valued at over $1 million, a...

Emirates unveils its first A350 aircraft

Emirates has officially unveiled the very first Airbus A350-900 to join its fleet at an exclusive event showcase in Dubai on Wednesday. The Emirates A350 is the first new aircraft type to join Emirates fleet since 2008. Apart from its newly delivered A350, Emirates operates two other aircraft...

Dubai's Burj Azizi set to become world's 2nd-tallest tower with vertical mall, 7-star hotel

Dubai is preparing to unveil a new architectural marvel with the construction of Burj Azizi, a 132-storey skyscraper that will become the worlds second-tallest building, standing at an impressive 725 meters. Scheduled for completion by 2028, the tower will surpass Kuala Lumpurs Merdeka 118 to claim...

Who will account for the 17 lakh crores of smuggled funds?

The nations economy is grappling with the detrimental effects of smuggling, while expatriates continue to send their hard-earned money back home. Meanwhile, corrupt officials and bribery networks are siphoning off the countrys wealth, leading to extravagant lifestyles abroad. These dishonest...

Dubai’s Soudi couple inspires next gen entrepreneurs with bold ventures

Dubai-based British couple Dariush Soudi, founder of Arena Capital and Gladiator Summit, and Angela Soudi, director, Arena Capital and Creator of Junior Gladiator Kidpreneurs are dedicated to equipping the next generation with essential entrepreneurial skills. Dariush, 58, a British entrepreneur...

How Dubai Police use AI to tackle children on 'alarming' social media posts

An email from Interpol in the U.S. alerted Dubai authorities about a Snapchat post by a child that showed expired medicines labeled as suicide. The post raised serious concerns for the childs safety and the risk of other children copying it. When we received the alert, we knew we had to act...

No escape: Dubai police crack down on distracted driving, even behind tinted windows

Distracted driving, particularly the use of mobile phones, remains a significant threat to road safety. Dubai Police is taking a proactive approach to combat this issue, employing advanced technology to detect and penalize offenders, regardless of tinted windows. Major General Saif Muhair Al...

Gold prices plunge in Dubai market in early trade as all eyes on US elections

Gold prices fell over Dh1 at the opening of the markets in Dubai on Tuesday. At 9am UAE time, the 24K variant of the precious metal fell Dh1.5 to Dh331.0 per gram compared to last nights close of Dh332.5. Among the other variants, 22K, 21K and 18K opened lower at Dh306.5, Dh296.75 and Dh254.5...

Nasum and Nahid face visa issues

Thirteen members of the Bangladesh cricket team have reached Dubai in two groups for a three-match ODI series against Afghanistan, starting on November 6. However, with the series just two days away, left-arm spinner Nasum Ahmed and fast bowler Nahid Rana have yet to receive their visas for...

Private air charter Opul Jets offering ultra-fast Wi-Fi, tasty meals, other exclusivities on flight

Plush seats, constant Wi-Fi connection at even 31,000 feet, and a steady supply of mouth-watering delicacies chartering a luxury private plane has a lot going for it. As a nexus of travel, Dubai draws visitors from the world over and state-of-the-art tech and services. Opul Jets is going to be...

Dubai and Abu Dhabi top the global list for expats' ease of entry

A recent study has revealed that Dubai and Abu Dhabi are jointly ranked first in the world for ease of entry. Additionally, Dubai has maintained its leading position in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region on Kearneys Global Cities Index, ranking 24th worldwide and achieving a place in...