- Per capita income shrink in dollar, grow in taka
- 80 teams to monitor markets during Ramadan to ensure fair pricing
- Elon Musk-led group makes $97 billion bid for control of OpenAI
- Ex-Habiganj MP Majid Khan arrested
- Major refugee aid groups sue Trump administration over executive order
- Arab states oppose Trump's Gaza plan, Egyptian FM tells Rubio
- Dhaka's air 'unhealthy' today
- Expect strict action if anti-social elements threaten anyone: PHQ
- Hamas to halt hostage releases, jeopardizing Gaza ceasefire
- Youth is not time but prospect: Home Adviser
- Gold price hits record high of nearly Tk1.50 lakh per bhori
- BFF completes signing formalities with 36 female footballers
- Ex-state minister Dipankar Talukder held
- 'HIV infections could surge if US support is dropped'
- Iran urges UN to take ‘firm’ stance against displacement plot for Gaza
- Accused corrupts to be brought back from neighboring countries: ACC Chairman
- Govt assures BNP of holding polls by Dec: Fakhrul
- 343 more arrested in ‘Operation Devil Hunt’
- Three-day PaperTech Expo begins at ICCB
- 'Najmul was working very hard when he wasn't playing'

Expats stage protest for full rehabilitation, financial support
Bangladeshi expatriates, mainly those who had been living in Dubai, staged a sit-in protest in front of the InterContinental Dhaka hotel in the capital on Monday, demanding financial support and full rehabilitation for those affected by the July movement. The protest led to a blockade on the...

Dubai's ‘airport city’ set to create thousands of jobs as new passenger terminal nears completion
Dubai South is anticipating a surge in population and job creation as the emirates new airport terminal at Dubai World Central (DWC) takes shape, according to a top official. Currently home to around 25,000 residents, the area will soon be a bustling hub for over a million people, as the new...

Dubai to welcome world's tallest wellbeing resort by 2028
Dubai is set to become home to the worlds tallest wellbeing resort as part of the Dubai Quality of Life Strategy 2033, announced Sheikh Hamdan on Tuesday. The ambitious project, named Therme Dubai, will be located at Zabeel Park and is scheduled to open in 2028, reports Khaleej Times. The city...

Dubai's AI employee cuts 24-hour tasks to just 2 minutes
The Dubai Health Authority (DHA) has introduced AI-powered employees, leveraging Robotic Process Automation (RPA) to transform everyday operations. This advanced system combines machine learning and content recognition to reduce task completion times from 24 hours to only two minutes. Majid...

Shah Rukh Khan charms thousands at Dubai
Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan captivated thousands of fans during his visit to Dubais Global Village on Sunday at an event that turned into a memorable celebration of stardom, charm, and nostalgia, Gulf News reported. Known as the King of Bollywood, Shah Rukh took to the stage amid roaring...

Half of UAE residents spend more than they earn
A recent survey has revealed that just over half of UAE residents50.46 per centspent more than they earned in the past year. Conducted by the financial technology platform Yabi, the Financial Health Report 2024 highlights significant challenges in financial security and planning among residents,...

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...