Author: Dubai News Staff
Dubai regains the position it held in the same index last year becoming the leading city in the Middle East and North Africa according to the 2024 Global City Index by Brand Finance. Internationally, Dubai rose to the fifth position with the results of 86/100, leaving behind reputed cities as Singapore, Los Angeles, Sydney, San Francisco, and Amsterdam. Dubai’s success, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai says, can be credited to the thinking of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Primer Minister of UAE, and the framework…
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has revealed that the Dubai Metro will operate longer hours on Sunday 10 November due to the cycling event known as the Dubai Ride that is a portion of the Dubai Fitness Challenge. Both the Red and Green Metro Lines will operate from 3:from 00 am to midnight on Sunday during which time residents and guests get an added privilege of five extra hours with this service. The additional metro timings are also to easePTS of Dubai Ride event by enabling cyclists to arrive at the start points in Dubai Mall and Dubai World…
The creative wing of the Government of Dubai Media Office , Brand Dubai, has unveiled the 11th version of the Flag Garden at Jumeirah Beach, Umm Suqeim 2 . This year’s show, under the #ZayedAndRashid theme, commemorates the UAE’s founding fathers, Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan and Sheikh Rashid bin Saeed Al Maktoum. A garden of UAE flags numbering 11,600 that was arranged in portraits of these giant leaders shows the important roles they played in the nation’s development. The 2024 Flag Garden is an incredible 75 meters in length and stands at 104 meters tall, making the 2024…
DEWA has recently entered into an MoU with Al Furjan Fund for enhancing social endeavors of Dubai as per Dubai Social Agenda 33 . This initiative, launched by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, emphasizes “Family: The article titled “The Foundation of Our Nation,” as a response to the notions in its pursuit of improving the quality of life of the people in respective countries and residents. ‘’It was signed by Dr. Yousef Al Akraf the Executive VP of Business Support and HR at DEWA and HE Ahmed Al Bedwawi the Chairman of Al Furjan Fund, ’’ The main…
All Eyes on Hollywood.AI and Bollywood.AI as FAME King Sheeraz Hasan dominates at Binance Blockchain Week in Dubai Dubai’s iconic Coca-Cola Arena bursts with high-octane energy and excitement as Binance Blockchain Week draws over 4000 major players from blockchain, AI, and entertainment. At the center of this electric gathering was FAME King Sheeraz Hasan representing Hollywood.AI and Bollywood.AI, the two brands capture the full attention of investors, influencers, and brands in attendance to be apart of the multi trillion dollar artificial intelligence future. With Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (widely known as CZ), Co-founder He Yi, and CEO Richard Tang present,…
The UAE Government for a third time has postponed the visa amnesty to December 31, 2024 and granted people who are under visa legalisation violations more time to legalise their stay in the country. Initially, the prevention measure was scheduled to end on October 31, but due to the weakness and people’s desire, it is extended to match the UAE’s 53rd National Day. This extra time should give violators an opportunity to leave the country, obtain a job or sort out their legal status of residency according to the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security ICP. According…
What increase the feeling of optimism for Tess and Avel, both senior citizens hailing from the Philippines, is the fact that through the UAE’s visa amnesty scheme, they have been given a pass to leave the country and have not been made to pay nearly Dh200,000 in overstay penalty fees. Tess The 70-year-old Torre lauded her good fortune saying the amnesty early Christmas present, her birthday is in November 24. Such people as her and her husband were part of hundreds of overstayers at the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) in Dubai’s Al Awir centre who were…
Dubai is preparing for large-scale changes as the government approves its largest budget in the history of the state. Made known to the public by HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai this record budget for 2025- 2027 will allocate Dhs 272 billion to facilities and amenities that shape the quality of life in Dubai. اعتمدنا بحمدالله اليوم ميزانية حكومة دبي 2025-2027 بإيرادات تبلغ 302 مليار درهم .. ومصروفات 272 مليار درهم وهي الأضخم في تاريخ الإمارة .. تم تخصيص 46% من ميزانية العام القادم لمشاريع البنية التحتية…
Dubai is gearing up for a night of high-energy entertainment as Da-Bangg: It is the eminently practicable relations of the Tour Reloaded to touch down in Dubai Harbour on December 7, 2024. Bollywood superstars Salman Khan, Sonakshi Sinha, Jacqueline Fernandez, Disha Patani, Tamannaah Bhatia, are ready for an entertainment-packed program for more than four hours full of music and fun. Such artists popularizing Bollywood music and included dance by Prabhu Deva the movie star along with live performances of Aastha Gill. Maniesh Paul will be the host of the show, while Sunil Grover to perform his comedy as always. The…
A man named Swadesh Kumar a Dubai based Indian resident was recently rewarded by the Dubai Police after he returned Dh100,000 he found lying in the Al Barsha region. The recognition celebration was conducted by Brigadier Majid Al Suwaidi, the Director of Al Barsha Police Station, with other officers, including Colonel Mostafa Mohamed Abdullah, the Head of the Traffic Registration Section, Lt. Col. Yasser Al Hashemi the Head of the Criminal Records Section, and several others. To reward Kumar for his act of integrity and what is considered responsibility, Brigadier Al Suwaidi awarded Kumar. He also added that the people…