Dubai has officially revealed the price of 14K gold for the first time, with Dubai Jewellery Group setting the rate at Dh301.75 per gram, making it the cheapest gold variant now available in the emirate. With global gold prices hitting historic highs this year — crossing Dh500 per gram in Dubai and $4,300 per ounce…
Indian music legend AR Rahman has created a special musical tribute for UAE National Day 2025 titled “Jamal Al Etihad.” The song will be officially unveiled on November 29 at 9.30pm at the Layali Al Wathba Theatre during the Sheikh Zayed Festival in Abu Dhabi. Unlike his usual focus on technique and emotion, Rahman describes…
Malayalam actress and renowned classical dancer Anu Sithara has successfully turned a long-cherished dream into reality with the launch of her own dance institution, ‘Kamaladhalam’. The new centre for classical dance is located in Muweilah Commercial, Sharjah, establishing a significant new hub for South Indian art forms in the UAE. The actress, known for her…
The DubaiNow app is transforming administrative tasks by offering residents a fast, digital way to obtain their International Driving Permit (IDP). This streamlined, paperless process drastically reduces waiting times and eliminates the need for inconvenient in-person visits previously required at RTA centres or the ATCUAE. By leveraging technology, the entire IDP application and issuance process…
Dubai is set to welcome the New Year with its most extravagant celebration yet, as Shah Rukh Khan brings a Bollywood touch to Downtown Dubai’s festivities. For the first time, New Year celebrations in the city will extend beyond a single night, running for eight days from December 31 to January 7. Emaar has announced…
Dubai’s Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) has sounded a fresh alert to residents as scam calls continue to rise across the city. Fraudsters are now posing as government authorities and using advanced voice-cloning technology to trick the public into sharing personal and financial information. The warning follows a growing number of complaints from…
Dubai has unveiled a landmark commercial skyscraper named after Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan. The 55-storey Shahrukhz Tower by Danube , located on Sheikh Zayed Road, is set to become a premium business and lifestyle destination in the heart of Dubai. Developed by Danube Group, the project features a life-size statue of Shah Rukh Khan in his…
NRI voter registration UAE is witnessing a major surge as thousands of Indian expats rush to verify and update their voter details ahead of India’s upcoming elections. Indian expatriates across the UAE are working quickly to update and verify their voter information as the second phase of India’s Special Intensive Revision (SIR) of electoral rolls…
Non-resident Indians (NRIs) in the UAE are increasingly opting for health and life insurance plans from India, driven by lower premiums, strong financial protection, and attractive tax benefits. Industry data shows a sharp rise in demand from UAE-based Indians who are seeking affordable long-term security for themselves and their families. Digital insurance platforms and major…
Deportation in the UAE refers to the legal removal of a non-citizen due to offenses or risks involving public safety, security, or morals, and is governed by strict laws. This process can lead to a permanent ban on re-entry unless authorities grant an exemption. There are two main types of deportation. Judicial deportation is ordered…
Mahidhaar Dommaraju, a 12-year-old from Dubai, is turning heads with a rare cricketing talent—he can bowl fast with both his right and left arms. This ambidextrous ability is nearly unheard of in pace bowling, making Mahidhaar a unique prospect in the cricket world. His father, Ramprasad, a former club cricketer from Chennai, first noticed Mahidhaar…
Once a haven for high-net-worth elites, Dubai’s real estate market is now attracting India’s growing middle class, including salaried professionals and small business owners. With structured developer payment plans, lowered interest rates, and tax-free rental income, owning property in Dubai has shifted from a distant dream to a viable investment strategy. Compared to Indian metros,…