As Russian President Vladimir Putin holds face-to-face talks with White House leader Donald Trump on Friday, the world will be watching with bated breath. The state leaders are set to begin their summit at 11:30 a.m. local time (3.30 p.m. ET) at the Elmendorf Richardson military base in Anchorage, Alaska. There will then be a… Untitled
Author: Olga Gafurova
Dubai’s economy expands 4% in Q1 2025 driven by health sector
The positive economic trajectory is a continuation of strong momentum from 2024, when Dubai’s economy expanded by a total of 3.2 per cent at constant prices. Dubai’s economy has demonstrated robust health in the first quarter of 2025, recording a Gross Domestic Product (GDP) of Dh119.7 billion, a 4 per cent increase compared to the… Untitled
TOTÓ DUBAI celebrates Ferragosto with an exclusive 5-Course Wine Pairing Menu
Celebrate Ferragosto, Italy’s cherished summer tradition, with a specially curated five-course coastal seafood journey paired with premium Italian wines at TOTÓ Dubai, available throughout the day from Thursday, August 14th to Saturday, August 16th. This limited-time experience at Downtown’s refined Italian dining destination captures the true spirit of Ferragosto — a holiday that honours harvest,… Untitled
Sakshi Nath: “We focus on how we make people feel”
Dubai is a city of dreamers, risk-takers, and innovators and few embody that spirit more fully than Sakshi Nath. A science graduate with a Master’s in Fashion Design, Sakshi has seamlessly transitioned between industries to build iconic brands in both fine dining and beauty. From co-founding African Fish in Lagos in 2000 with her husband… Untitled
DXB set to welcome over 3.6 million guests during the back-to-school peak
Dubai International (DXB) is gearing up for a busy end to the summer holidays, with families returning from vacation and students travelling back to Dubai ahead of the new academic year. Between 13 and 25 August 2025, DXB is expected to welcome more than 3.6 million guests, with daily averages reaching 280,000. The busiest day… Untitled
Accident Free Day 2025 could wipe four black points from your licence
As summer vacations come to an end and UAE gets ready to go back to school, the Ministry of Interior has declared August 25, 2025 — the start of the new academic year— as ‘A Day Without Accidents’. The Ministry of Interior (MOI) will conduct this initiative in coordination with all police departments across the… Untitled
UAE carries out 68th airdrop of aid over Gaza Strip under ‘Birds of Goodness’ operation
The UAE today carried out its 68th humanitarian airdrop over the Gaza Strip as part of its “Birds of Goodness” initiative, part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, in cooperation with the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and with the participation of Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, Belgium, and France. The shipment included quantities of essential food supplies,… Untitled
Dubai airline sets new rules for carrying power banks onboard flights
Power banks cannot be used on Emirates flights from October 1, the Dubai airline has confirmed. “Emirates travellers are still permitted to carry one power bank onboard with specific conditions but it’s a strict ‘no’ using them from October 1” – the airline said in a statement. Also In This Package Hong Kong Airlines flight… Untitled
India’s leading real estate developer, Casagrand, to deliver first UAE project in Dubai Island
Marking a defining milestone in its global growth journey, Casagrand, one of India’s most trusted and fastest-growing real estate brands, has announced its strategic entry into the UAE. The company’s first premium residential project on Dubai Islands is expected to be officially announced soon. This foray into the international market is part of Casagrand’s long-term… Untitled
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed arrives in Russia to meet Vladimir Putin
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan arrived in Moscow on an official visit to Russia on Thursday August 7. The Abu Dhabi Ruler’s plane was escorted by military aircraft upon entering Russian airspace to welcome and salute him. An official reception ceremony was held upon his arrival at Vnukovo Airport, where the national… Untitled
Last Updated: Thursday, August 7, 2025 | 1:05 pm | Dubai, United Arab Emirates