UAE News
New St. George Orthodox Cathedral in Abu Dhabi nears completion
01 Sep 2023
Abu Dhabi’s St. George Orthodox Cathedral, one of the oldest churches in the UAE, is on track for completion early next year.
The previous cathedral in Mushrif was demolished last year, and construction for the new cathedral began in December. With almost 40 percent of the construction done, the new cathedral is expected to be ready by early next year.
The project is estimated to cost AED 25 million and is being entirely funded by the church members.
The current church... Read More
Bloom Arjaan by Rotana, luxurious hotel apartments with guaranteed return on investment
30 Aug 2023
Bloom Holding, one of the UAE’s foremost real estate development companies, has unveiled an enticing investment opportunity with a guaranteed annual return on investment of up to 8 percent over five years for its hotel apartments at Bloom Arjaan by Rotana. The availability of these premium units is limited, making it a highly sought-after opportunity.
Located in Bloom’s prestigious Park View on Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Island, the hotel apartments are managed by Rotana Hotel Management... Read More
Ishara Art Foundation presents a major solo exhibition “Only Life, Myriad Places”
30 Aug 2023
Ishara Art Foundation presents Only Life, Myriad Places, a major solo exhibition of Sudarshan Shetty (25th August – 9th December 2023). Celebrating the global premiere of the artist’s latest film ‘One Life Many’, the exhibition marks the first survey of Shetty’s moving image works, presenting rarely seen videos, multi-media installations and sculptures.
Sudarshan Shetty’s practice traverses the inner and outer realities of everyday life. Blurring the boundaries between dreams and... Read More
Which nationalities require no entry permit to visit UAE?
29 Aug 2023
Visitors may receive one of two possible visas on arrival: either a 30-day entry visa, which is extendable for 10 days, or a 90-day one.
Those from GCC countries can use their passports or their Identity Card to enter, and do not require a visa or a sponsor.
Indian citizens holding an ordinary passport can get a 14-day entry visa upon arrival and can apply for a 14-day extension. However, their passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of arrival, and the... Read More
Private schools reopen for a new academic year on August 28
28 Aug 2023
Private schools in Dubai reopen for the 2023-2024 academic year today, on August 28, Monday and the yellow school buses once again took over on Dubai’s roads on Monday morning after a two-month summer break.
Schools have organised staggered entries to ensure that there is time for introductions, school tours, and orientation sessions, supporting new students in adapting to their environment, peers, and academic expectations.
Students in Dubai schools seemed exhilarated as they... Read More
Six performances not to miss as Dubai Summer Surprises draws to a close
25 Aug 2023
Dubai Summer Surprises has been keeping the city engaged and entertained with a range of impressive musical performances, comedic acts, and captivating theatrical shows at renowned landmarks and shopping destinations right through the summer break. And now, in its season finale, DSS delivers six unmissable concerts and performances for the festival’s closing weekend, taking place from 1 to 3 September.
Prepare to be amazed as Bollywood sensation, Farhan Akhtar,... Read More
Taliban stopped 100 women flying to Dubai for university scholarships
24 Aug 2023
The head of a Dubai-based conglomerate on Wednesday said Afghanistan's Taliban authorities had stopped around 100 women from travelling to the United Arab Emirates where he was to sponsor their university education.
Khalaf Ahmad Al Habtoor, founding chairman of Al Habtoor Group, said in a video posted on X social media platform, formerly known as Twitter, that he had planned to sponsor the female students to attend university and a plane he had paid for had been due to fly them to the... Read More
Bloomingdale’s presents exclusive edit in celebration of Emirati Women’s Day
24 Aug 2023
This Emirati Women’s Day, Bloomingdale’s presents its bespoke edit that honors the spirit, creativity, and achievements of Emirati Women. Showcasing stylish, elegant, and unique pieces that resonate with their empowered personalities, the edit is available to shop online and in-store. Embrace contemporary elegance with the PH5 Alice Short Sleeve Crop Top and Ellie Midi Skirt with Traveling Ribs, the Pangaia x Roberto Lugo 365 Hoodie and Track Pants, Palm Angels Palm University Low-Top... Read More
Academic Calendar for Dubai's Private Schools - 2023-24
23 Aug 2023
The government of Dubai has announced academic calendar of private schools in Dubai starting in September for academic year 2023-2024. Private schools can only tentatively communicate public holidays to parents and confirm them once declared by the UAE government authority. The schools will reopen on August 28th and winter break will start from11 December 2023.
Academic Calendar for Dubai's Private Schools - 2023-24
28 August 2023 - Start of academic year
11 December... Read More
Five young Emiratis killed in road accident in Al Ain
22 Aug 2023
Five Emiratis were killed, and one was injured in a two-car road traffic accident in Al Ain on Tuesday.
Al Ain traffic department received an emergency call in the early hours of the morning reporting an accident at Saa Street, east of Um Ghafah. Police patrols and ambulances attended the scene.
Abu Dhabi Police said one person is in hospital with "serious injuries".
“Five young Emiratis died in the traffic accident between two vehicles. We offer our condolences to the... Read More
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