UAE leaders commemorate Jan 17 as day of 'resilience and solidarity' following Houthi attack
UAE leaders commemorate Jan 17 as day of 'resilience and solidarity' following Houthi attack

On January 17, the UAE marks a day of strength, resilience, and solidarity, reflecting on the tragic Houthi attack that took place exactly three years ago. President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed, in a post on X, paid tribute to the nations enduring spirit, highlighting the values that define the UAE....

Italy, Albania and UAE ink clean energy cooperation deal
Italy, Albania and UAE ink clean energy cooperation deal

Italy, Albania and the United Arab Emirates signed a three-way clean energy cooperation deal Wednesday that calls for the Gulf countrys expertise to be put to use in Albania to produce solar, wind and other renewable energy, some of which would then be transferred to Italy via an underwater cable....

United States overtakes UAE as leading source of expatriate remittances
United States overtakes UAE as leading source of expatriate remittances

The United States has surpassed the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in sending the most expatriate income, maintaining the top spot for three consecutive months. This marks a significant shift in global remittance trends, driven by a steady increase in U.S. expatriate remittances since political changes...

2 dead as light aircraft crashes off UAE coast
2 dead as light aircraft crashes off UAE coast

A light aircraft crashed Sunday off thecoast of Ras Al Khaimah, one of the UAEs seven emirates, killing two people,the Emirati aviation authority said. A light aircraft operated by the Jazirah Aviation Club crashed into the sea,claiming the lives of both the pilot and co-pilot, said the General...

Champions Trophy: PCB choose UAE as neutral venue for India games
Champions Trophy: PCB choose UAE as neutral venue for India games

The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has officially conveyed to the International Cricket Council (ICC) that the United Arab Emirates (UAE) will be their choice as the neutral venue for Indias matches in the Champions Trophy, reports Cricbuzz. This decision was arrived at after a meeting between...

UAE residents quit jobs due to traffic stress
UAE residents quit jobs due to traffic stress

Long commutes amid peak traffic have led some UAE residents to quit their jobs due to mental and physical strain. Experts warn that hours spent in traffic can negatively impact health and job performance; Khaleej Times reported this on Wednesday. Sarah Sultan, a former education sector employee,...

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

Saudi prince discusses ‘new crises’ during UAE visit
Saudi prince discusses ‘new crises’ during UAE visit

Saudi Arabias de facto ruler discussed new crises in the Middle East with the UAEs president during his first visit to the country in three years, Emirati media said. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and UAE leader Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan met on Sunday in Al Ain, a former oasis on the...

UAE pardons 75 more Bangladeshis
UAE pardons 75 more Bangladeshis

The United Arab Emirates government has pardoned 75 more expatriate Bangladeshis, who were arrested for staging demonstrations in the UAE in solidarity with the anti-discrimination movement led by students in Bangladesh in July, reports The Business Standard. With the latest pardons, the UAE has...

UAE arrests three in Israeli rabbi’s murder
UAE arrests three in Israeli rabbi’s murder

The United Arab Emirates announced on Sunday the arrest of three suspects in the murder of an Israeli rabbi, which Israel has described as an anti-Semitic attack. The ministry of interior announced that the UAE authorities have arrested in record time the three perpetrators involved in the...

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

Nazmul's Team Aims to Make History in Familiar Sharjah
Nazmul's Team Aims to Make History in Familiar Sharjah

Bangladeshs cricket team, led by dynamic spinner Nazmul Hossain Shanta, is cool-headed to make history as they embark on their inaugural ODI series in the iconic Sharjah Cricket Stadium. This three-match series against Afghanistan marks a significant milestone for the Tigers, who have previously...

Top UAE firms keen to invest in Bangladesh: Envoy
Top UAE firms keen to invest in Bangladesh: Envoy

The United Arab Emirates is very keen to invest in Bangladeshs logistics, ports, aviation and renewable energy sector and expressed readiness to support the Interim Government of the country, ambassador of the Gulf nation said on Tuesday. Ambassador Abdulla Ali Abdulla AlHmoudi expressed the...

UAE envoy meets Chief Adviser
UAE envoy meets Chief Adviser

Ambassador of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to Bangladesh Abdulla Ali Abdulla Khaseif AlHmoudi called on Chief Adviser Professor Muhammad Yunus at the State Guest House Jamuna here today(Tuesday), reports BSS. Earlier in the day, Chief Representative of the JICA MIchiguchi Tomohide met Chief...

UAE Ramadan countdown starts
UAE Ramadan countdown starts

The countdown to Ramadan has officially begun in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with only four months remaining until the holy month of fasting. The Emirates Astronomy Society announced that the crescent moon signalling the beginning of Jumada Al Awwal, the fifth month in the Islamic calendar...

UAE launches first lab to create new wheat varieties 'Sharjah 1' to provide 19% protein content
UAE launches first lab to create new wheat varieties 'Sharjah 1' to provide 19% protein content

The UAE may soon develop its own variety of wheat, thanks to the first biotechnology laboratory focused on wheat hybridisation. The new lab in a farm in Sharjah is equipped with advanced technology that helps researchers measure plant growth and analyse genetics. The facility also includes an...

Bangladesh urges UAE to resolve visa restrictions for workforce mobility
Bangladesh urges UAE to resolve visa restrictions for workforce mobility

Bangladesh has called on the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to address the visa restrictions, including the pending employment visa applications, to ensure easier mobility for its workforce. Bangladesh also highlighted the significant reforms being undertaken by the interim government, aimed at...