Dubai The UAE’s flagship airlines Emirates Airline and Etihad Airways have signed a first-of-its-kind partnership agreement that will provide travellers with more convenient itinerary options when visiting the country. This summer, customers of each airline will be able to purchase a single ticket to fly into either Dubai or Abu Dhabi — with a seamless return via the other airport. It will allow them to enjoy the flexibility of one-stop ticketing for their full journey, plus easier baggage check-in. Essentially, the ‘open jaw’ arrangement will allow visitors to cover as much ground as possible when exploring Abu Dhabi, Dubai or…
Author: Naeem Akhter
Dubai Dubai’s well-loved festival park Global Village closed its gates last weekend, which means two things: Summer is almost here, and more go-to attractions are about to shut their doors. The good news is that residents can still enjoy some popular winter spots that will stay open for a few more days, even weeks. Here’s a guide to three must-visit attractions that are closing soon: Miracle Garden The emirate’s Miracle Garden — which blooms with over 150 million flowers — earlier announced that it is extending its operations for an additional month this season. It will continue welcoming visitors until…
Dubai Celebrations were held at the Labor Campus on the occasion of Labor Day in the UAE on 1st May. An event was organized by National Bank of Pakistan UAE at MBM Camp in Sonapur, with the support of Al-Fardan Exchange Sonapur Branch Dubai. The team of National Bank of Pakistan UAE informed the workers about legal way for sending remittance. In the event gifts also distributed among the workers. A similar event was also held in the labor camp of Pakistani worker base labor camp (Darwish Engineering Emirates LLC) in Ajman. The event also organized by National Bank of…
Dubai Global Chess League (GCL), a joint venture between FIDE and Tech Mahindra, announced Dubai as the venue for the inaugural edition in a press conference in the presence of key dignitaries. The world’s largest and first franchise-based chess league will be held in Dubai in association with Dubai Sports Council, the league’s Host Partner. Talking about hosting the inaugural edition of Global Chess League, Saeed Hareb, Secretary General, Dubai Sports Council, said, “Hosting the Global Chess League is a momentous occasion for us. FIDE and Tech Mahindra’s vision for the league will truly bring the sport of chess to…
Abu Dhabi The UAE’s Ministry of Finance announced relief for small and micro businesses, startups and freelancers under the corporate tax, which will come into effect from June 1, 2023. The Ministerial Decision No. 73 of 2023 specifies that businesses and individuals with revenues of Dh3 million or less can benefit from Small Business Relief initiative as it is intended to support start-ups and other small businesses by reducing their corporate tax burden and compliance costs. The UAE government last year announced that it would levy a nine per cent tax on the profits of companies exceeding Dh375,000. The Ministry…
Sharjah An Indian actress arrested in the UAE on drug possession charges has been released. According to media reports the woman, who was lodged in a Sharjah jail, has been granted bail. Her lawyer said the actress was granted bail and will stay with her relatives in the UAE. “The case is with the public prosecutor, and since the investigation is underway, she is not permitted to travel now.” A top Sharjah Police official confirmed to media that the actress had been arrested and referred to the public prosecution. The case is currently under trial, and her lawyer is waiting…
Dubai A new road project announced on Sunday will cut travel time by up to 60 per cent in five areas in Al Qusais. Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded a contract for constructing internal roads and lighting works in Al Qusais industrial areas 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5. The project will see 32 roads spanning 10km laid out with 43km of streetlights. It will boost the road intake by 200 per cent from 500 to 1,500 vehicles per hour in both directions. Mattar Al Tayer, director-general and chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the…
Dubai Located in the heart of Dubai, Fashionz by Danube and FashionTV is a luxurious residential tower featuring 700+ apartments spread over 65 floors. Each apartment is designed to embody the sophistication and glamour associated with the extravagant FashionTV brand. Fashionz is Danube’s commitment to affordable luxury for the residents of Dubai with apartments starting at Dh 850,000. Rizwan Sajan, Founder and Chairman of Danube Properties, added, “We are thrilled to collaborate with FashionTV for Fashionz. We wanted to bring glamour and luxury fashion into real estate. After all our homes are an extension of who we are and where…
Sharjah cricket stadium’s stand named on Sachin Tendulka Sharjah, United Arab Emirates The West Stand at the iconic Sharjah cricket stadium has been renamed the Sachin Tendulkar stand in a special ceremony. Not only does it coincide with the birthday of the famous cricketer from India but it also marks the 25th anniversary of the famous back to back centuries he scored against Australia in 1998 to a packed stadium. The 143 he scored on April 22 and 134 two days later in the finals of the Coca-Cola Cup, a triangular series between India, Australia, and New Zealand has been…
Dubai Global Chess League (GCL) unveiled its official logo, which resembles a chess board with 64 squares. The logo has been strategically launched 64 days before the inauguration of the first-ever GCL, a number that is well-known in the chess world. GCL is the world’s largest and first-ever league-styled chess tournament set to take place from June 21st, 2023, to July 2nd, 2023. The first edition of GCL will feature six teams with six players each, including a minimum of two female players and one icon player per team. Viswanathan Anand, five-time world chess champion and Mentor, GCL, said, “As…