Dubai bank consultant scammed out of Dh100,000 via WhatsApp trading scheme
Dubai bank consultant scammed out of Dh100,000 via WhatsApp trading scheme

An Indian bank consultant in Dubai has filed a police complaint after losing Dh100,000 in a sophisticated online trading scam orchestrated entirely over WhatsApp. The victim, Satish Gadde (name changed on request), borrowed the amount through a personal loan and is now struggling to repay it in...

UAE firm creates ready-to-eat meals edible for 25 years
UAE firm creates ready-to-eat meals edible for 25 years

A United Arab Emirates (UAE)-based company is set to introduce ready-to-eat meals that can remain consumable for up to 25 years, thanks to advanced freeze-drying technology. Red Planet, the company behind this innovation, offers a wide variety of meals from scrambled eggs to chicken biryani as...

UAE denies rumors of lifetime Golden Visa for select nationalities
UAE denies rumors of lifetime Golden Visa for select nationalities

The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Ports Security (ICP)of the United Arab Emirates dismissed rumors circulating in local and international media regarding the UAE offering a lifetime Golden Visa to certain nationalities. In a statement released on Tuesday, July 8, the...

UAE launches nomination-based lifetime golden visa for Indians, Bangladeshis
UAE launches nomination-based lifetime golden visa for Indians, Bangladeshis

The United Arab Emirates has launched a new pilot nomination-based golden visa programme offering lifetime residency to select residents of India and Bangladesh, according to a report by PTI. The scheme marks a significant shift from the countrys existing golden visa model, which typically...

Dubai gold shopping guide: 15 expert tips for buying jewellery, diamonds & gems
Dubai gold shopping guide: 15 expert tips for buying jewellery, diamonds & gems

Dubai, widely known as the City of Gold, continues to be a top destination for jewellery lovers from around the world. From intricate gold pieces to dazzling diamonds and vibrant gemstones, the city offers a wide variety of choices for those shopping for weddings, gifts, or personal collections....

Indian scam call centers targeting UAE residents go silent after KT exposé
Indian scam call centers targeting UAE residents go silent after KT exposé

Call centers in Noida and Jaipur that were orchestrating elaborate forex scams targeting UAE residents have abruptly gone silent following a Khaleej Times investigation that exposed their operations. The investigative report revealed that agents at three call centres two in Noida and one in...

UAE to entice over 9,800 millionaires in 2025
UAE to entice over 9,800 millionaires in 2025

The United Arab Emirates has become one of the most aspiring destinations for millionaires as it is expected to attract the highest number of high-net-worth individuals in 2025, with more than 9,800 relocating to the UAE. According to Henley Partners study released by international investment...

Qatar, UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain reopen airspace; Dhaka-bound flights resume
Qatar, UAE, Kuwait, Bahrain reopen airspace; Dhaka-bound flights resume

Commercial flight operations on several Middle Eastern routes from Bangladesh resumed on Tuesday as Qatar, the United Arab Emirates (UAE), Kuwait, and Bahrain reopened their airspace following a temporary suspension amid the prevailing global situation, reports BSS. The airspace of these...

UAE teachers to face AI-driven assessment to boost student skills
UAE teachers to face AI-driven assessment to boost student skills

Thousands of teachers will undergo an artificial intelligence-driven gap analysis to understand how to ensure they nurture the cognitive and practical skills of young students to thrive, said Sarah Al Amiri, the UAEs Minister of Education. We have redesigned the competency framework for...

UAE urges UNSC to take urgent action on Israel-Iran clash
UAE urges UNSC to take urgent action on Israel-Iran clash

The foreign minister of the United Arab Emirates is calling on the UN Security Council (UNSC) to take urgent and necessary measures to obtain a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, Al Jazeera reported. Sheikh Abdulla bin Zayed al-Nahyan also said that diplomacy is required to prevent the situation...

Bangladesh, UAE seek to reset ties, resolve visa challenges: Lutfey Siddiqi
Bangladesh, UAE seek to reset ties, resolve visa challenges: Lutfey Siddiqi

Bangladesh and the United Arab Emirates are working to reset and strengthen their bilateral relationship, focusing on trade, investment, and resolving long-standing migration and visa challenges, according to Lutfey Siddiqi, Special Envoy for International Affairs to the Chief Adviser of...

New UAE dirham symbol: Dos and don'ts, latest guidelines on how to use
New UAE dirham symbol: Dos and don'ts, latest guidelines on how to use

The new dirham symbol, announced in March, signifies more than just financial value it embodies heritage, ambition, and the nations forward-looking vision. Designed with meticulous attention to detail, drawing inspiration from national motifs and guided by precise structural principles, the...

Free WiFi in UAE: Where to connect, how to access it across all emirates
Free WiFi in UAE: Where to connect, how to access it across all emirates

Staying online in the UAE is now easier than ever, with free WiFi access available at airports, public transport hubs, malls, and outdoor spaces across all seven emirates. Whether youre a tourist or a resident, a strong internet connection is often just a few taps away. Dubai: - Dubai...

UAE: Soon, residents can get salaries, pay bills, traffic fines through cryptocurrency
UAE: Soon, residents can get salaries, pay bills, traffic fines through cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrency is rapidly becoming an integral part of daily life in the UAE, with adoption rates rising across the country. Industry executives say that residents may soon be able to pay for utility bills, groceries, traffic fines, and even receive salaries in cryptocurrency as digital payments...

Gang of four faces trial in UAE for stealing 20 MacBook Pro laptops
Gang of four faces trial in UAE for stealing 20 MacBook Pro laptops

Four men face trial at the Dubai Criminal Court for allegedly stealing 20 MacBook Pro laptops from two employees of an electronics trading company during a delivery in Al Baraha area, reports Khaleej Times. According to police investigations, the company had tasked two of its staff with...

Gold-plated sports car steals show at Sharjah jewellery exhibition
Gold-plated sports car steals show at Sharjah jewellery exhibition

A gold-plated car is a rare sight anywhere in the world, but in the UAE, its not too surprising, especially when it makes a dramatic appearance at major events. At the 55th edition of the Middle East Watch and Jewellery Show in Sharjah, one exhibit left visitors with their eyes wide open a 2014...

World’s longest diamond necklace set to shine at Sharjah jewellery show
World’s longest diamond necklace set to shine at Sharjah jewellery show

The worlds longest diamond necklace is poised to make headlines at the 55th Watch and Jewellery Middle East Show, opening on May 28 at Expo Centre Sharjah. The exquisite 108-meter creation, featuring over 600 lab-grown diamonds set in 18-karat rose gold, will undergo official evaluation by Guinness...

UAE tops 50C in highest May temperature on record
UAE tops 50C in highest May temperature on record

The United Arab Emirates registered a sizzling 50.4 degrees Celsius on Friday, the highest on record for May, following weeks of sweltering temperatures in the desert nation acutely vulnerable to climate change, reports BSS. Worshippers at Friday prayers reported feeling faint and some residents...

OpenAI, Oracle, G42, partners launch UAE-based AI mega campus
OpenAI, Oracle, G42, partners launch UAE-based AI mega campus

A consortium of major technology firmsG42, OpenAI, Oracle, NVIDIA, Cisco, and SoftBank Grouphas unveiled Stargate UAE, a 1-gigawatt AI infrastructure cluster located at the newly launched UAEUS AI Campus in Abu Dhabi, according to a press release. The initiative, led by G42 and operated by...

UAE: Professors using AI? Students say they feel 'cheated'
UAE: Professors using AI? Students say they feel 'cheated'

Rising concerns about professors using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in classrooms are now emerging, reversing earlier fears about students cheating, reports The Khaleej Times. These concerns were recently flagged at Northeastern University, US, when a student filed a formal complaint demanding a...

Litton admits Bangladesh fell short, praises UAE for series win
Litton admits Bangladesh fell short, praises UAE for series win

Bangladesh captain Litton Das conceded that his teams performance was below par in the third and final T20I against the UAE, as the hosts chased down 163 with remarkable ease to seal the series 2-1. Speaking after the 7-wicket defeat in Dubai, Litton was candid in his assessment of Bangladeshs...

UAE secures deal with Israel to allow urgent humanitarian aid into Gaza
UAE secures deal with Israel to allow urgent humanitarian aid into Gaza

The United Arab Emirates announced on Tuesday that it has secured an agreement with Israel to facilitate the urgent delivery of humanitarian aid to Gaza, amid growing global concern over the escalating crisis. According to the UAEs state news agency WAM, the deal was finalized in a phone call...

Litton Das blames fielding, bowling errors for narrow T20I loss to UAE
Litton Das blames fielding, bowling errors for narrow T20I loss to UAE

Bangladesh captain Litton Das admitted his teams shortcomings in fielding and bowling during the middle overs led to their narrow two-wicket defeat to the UAE in the second match of the three-match T20I series at Sharjah Cricket Stadium on Monday. Every loss hurts, Litton said during the...

Etihad Rail to Launch 25-Minute Abu Dhabi–Dubai Passenger Journey in 2026
Etihad Rail to Launch 25-Minute Abu Dhabi–Dubai Passenger Journey in 2026

Etihad Rail is set to dramatically transform intercity travel in the United Arab Emirates with the launch of its passenger rail service in 2026, offering a 25-minute journey between Abu Dhabi and Dubai. The service, currently undergoing trial runs, will mark a major advancement in national...

Parvez pays tribute to Tamim after record-breaking century
Parvez pays tribute to Tamim after record-breaking century

In a night to remember for Bangladesh cricket, Parvez Hossain Emon lit up the T20I stage with a blistering 100 off just 54 balls, powering the Tigers to a daunting total of 191 for 7. With nine sixes and five boundaries, Parvez didnt just reach a milestone he rewrote the record books. The young...

Litton calls for sharper finish despite confident start in UAE opener
Litton calls for sharper finish despite confident start in UAE opener

Bangladesh Captain Litton Das praised his teams performance in the opening T20I against the UAE but admitted theres room for improvement, particularly in how the Tigers closed out their innings. Speaking after the 27-run win in Sharjah, Litton lauded opener Parvez Hossain Emons century the...

It will always be close to my heart: Emon
It will always be close to my heart: Emon

Parvez Hossain Emon called his maiden international century special after scoring a match-winning innings in the opening T20I against the UAE. The left-handed opener blasted a 100 off 54 deliveries making it the fastest T20I century by a Bangladeshi and played a key role in the visitors 27-run...

UAE to build biggest AI campus outside US in Trump deal, bypassing past China worries
UAE to build biggest AI campus outside US in Trump deal, bypassing past China worries

The United Arab Emirates has signed a groundbreaking agreement with the United States to build the largest artificial intelligence (AI) campus outside of America, marking a significant shift in international tech collaboration. The deal, finalized during former U.S. President Donald Trumps visit to...