In a major scam rocking Dubai’s business community, a company posing as a legitimate ship chandler has vanished with goods and services worth over Dh25 million, leaving nearly 100 suppliers across the UAE in financial distress. The Fraud OperationOperating under the name Rak Marine Services, the company rented offices in Al Reem Tower, Deira, and…
Dubai’s beloved Indian restaurant, Grubshack, has closed its doors after over a decade of serving soulful Goan and Bombay-style cuisine — and the emotional toll has been profound. Founder Gemma Mascarenhas, the Indian-origin woman behind the restaurant’s journey, suffered a heart attack shortly after its shutdown. According to Gulf News, Gemma was rushed into emergency…
At just 13 years old, Nathan Joseph Kappen is making waves in the world of karting. While most kids his age are finishing homework and school projects, Nathan is clocking speeds of up to 120 km/h in professional kart races. Based in Dubai, this promising Malayali racer has quickly risen through the ranks. In just…
Emirates Airlines has unveiled its list of the most popular summer travel destinations for 2025, based on global flight searches and bookings between July and August. The list reflects shifting travel trends, with a surge in demand for both timeless favorites and exciting new locales. Here’s where Emirates travelers are heading this summer—and why: 1….
Indian expats in the UAE can now use the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) without needing an Indian mobile number, marking a major step in digital financial inclusion for the global Indian community. Thanks to a recent development following an agreement signed during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s visit to the UAE in February 2024, NRIs can…
Wizz Air Abu Dhabi has suspended ticket sales for flights from Abu Dhabi to Belgrade, Sarajevo, and several other destinations, as part of a significant restructuring of its route network from the UAE capital. The airline’s final flight to Belgrade is scheduled for July 19, while the last service to Sarajevo will operate on August…
The UAE’s Golden Visa program offers long-term residency to professionals, investors, entrepreneurs, and exceptional talent. Designed to attract top-tier individuals across various sectors, the visa allows holders to live, work, and invest in the UAE without needing a local sponsor. Benefits include tax-free income, multi-entry access, extended stay durations, and the ability to sponsor family…
Dozens of investors have been left devastated after Gulf First Commercial Brokers, a Dubai-based brokerage firm, abruptly shut down operations, vanishing with millions of dirhams in client funds. A police complaint has been filed against Gulf First and its associated entity, Sigma-One Capital. The firm’s once-bustling offices at Capital Golden Tower in Business Bay now…
REDTAG has unveiled its latest store at Bawadi Mall in Al Ain, bringing its popular fashion and homeware collections to one of the UAE’s most family-friendly cities. Known for combining style with affordability, REDTAG offers something for everyone—whether you’re updating your wardrobe or refreshing your home. The new store features a wide selection of clothing…
Starting September 1, 2025, Emirates NBD will implement a Dh26.25 fee for certain international money transfers made via its DirectRemit service when initiated through the bank’s mobile app (ENBD X) or online banking platform. DirectRemit currently offers instant, zero-fee transfers to partner banks in India, Pakistan, the Philippines, Egypt, Sri Lanka, and the United Kingdom,…
The Ministry of Interior has issued a fresh warning urging residents in the UAE to stay vigilant as online scams grow more sophisticated, targeting unsuspecting individuals through social media and messaging platforms. In a newly released awareness video, the ministry highlights the case of a civil engineer who lost Dh42,000 in a scam that began…
In the winter of 1956, The Times correspondent David Holden arrived in Bahrain, then a British protectorate. What he found in the Gulf—from Dubai to Abu Dhabi and Oman—was a region steeped in remnants of British India. From servants called bearers and dhobis to soldiers in Hyderabadi uniforms, traces of the Raj were everywhere. The…