Moving to UAE for work? Pakistani consulate issues job guidelines

The Pakistan Consulate in Dubai has released a video aimed at informing Pakistani workers in the UAE about their employment rights and responsibilities, according to Khaleej Times. The video covers key workplace issues, including leave, salary,...

Colombian embassy showcases trade and tourism potential at exclusive luncheon for QBWA members

Ashraf Siddiqui In a significant step to deepen economic and cultural ties with Qatar, Her Excellency Odette Yidi, the Ambassador of Colombia to the State of Qatar, recently hosted an exclusive luncheon at the prestigious Diplomatic Club Doha for...

Abu Dhabi GDP rises 3.8% in Q2-2025, driven by 6.6% growth of non-oil sectors

The Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi (SCAD) has announced that the emirate’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reached Dhs306.3 billion in the second quarter of 2025, representing a 3.8 per cent increase compared with Q2 2024. The non-oil economy...

Dubai holidays are set to go cashless

If your ideal holiday is one long tap from plane seat to pool bar, Dubai just moved the needle. Emirates and flydubai have signed separate Memoranda of Understanding with Dubai’s Department of Finance to promote digital payments for visitors and...

Abu Dhabi GDP grows 3.8% in Q2

The Statistics Centre – Abu Dhabi (SCAD) has announced that the emirate’s real Gross Domestic Product (GDP) reached AED306.3 billion in the second quarter of 2025, representing a 3.8 percent increase compared with Q2 2024. The non-oil economy grew...

NBA Kicks Off 2025-26 Preseason with 76ers-Knicks Showdown in Abu Dhabi

The NBA's 2025-26 preseason opens with the Philadelphia 76ers taking on the New York Knicks today in Abu Dhabi. This game kicks off the season's first international competition. The teams will play two games at Etihad Arena on October 2 and 4. Abu...

UAE Dirham to Pakistani Rupee Rate Today- October 2, 2025

Karachi/Dubai- October 2, 2025: The UAE Dirham exchange rate against the Pakistani Rupee stands at 76.60 PKR today, reflecting relative stability in the bilateral currency relationship between Pakistan and the United Arab Emirates, one of...

How Jane Goodall’s message of hope planted seeds of change in the UAE

The powerful message of award-winning wildlife expert Jane Goodall about the human spirit and working together to create grass-roots change will live on as her legacy in the UAE. From a bee sanctuary in Dubai, to eco-warrior clubs she inspired and...

GCC Railway to cut Abu Dhabi–Riyadh travel to less than five hours

The GCC Railway could reduce travel time between Abu Dhabi and Riyadh to less than five hours, Etihad Rail Chief Executive Officer Shadi Malak said. Speaking at the Global Rail 2025 event in Abu Dhabi, Malak said the regional railway would...

In Dubai, addition of first EDITION residences by 2029

Shamal Holding and Marriott International will bring the first EDITION branded residences to the Middle East with a project planned at Dubai Harbour. The development, called The Dubai Beach EDITION, is expected to be completed in 2029 and will...

UAE: Pakistan Consulate reminds expats of laws on salary, leave, labour contract

Pakistan Consulate Dubai has issued a video for the country’s workers in the UAE to raise awareness about their employment rights and responsibilities. The video covers key employment aspects such as leave, salary, gratuity, overtime, and how to...

When is Diwali in 2025 and how do people celebrate in India and UAE?

Diwali or Deepawali is one of the biggest festivals in South Asia. In countries such as India and Nepal, where the so-called festival of lights is a major holiday, many splash out on big purchases such as jewellery, televisions, cars and property....

Just announced: The Dubai Beach EDITION to debut at Dubai Harbour

Dubai’s haute hotel scene is getting a chic new addition… The Dubai Beach EDITION. EDITION Hotels’ second serving of design-led hospitality will debut in 2029, bringing a chic hotel and residences to the entrance of Dubai Harbour, on the edge of...

DFNI x Air4casts: Tracking the Travelling Luxury Consumer

In this latest edition of our Traveller Insights Series, produced exclusively for DFNI by leading travel retail data experts Air4casts, the focus is on the much sought-after affluent air traveller. This elusive group of travellers is often...

UAE Offers Free Breast Cancer Testing at 86 Locations

The Friends of Cancer Patients (FOCP) has kicked off its annual Pink October campaign in recognition of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The initiative began with strong public participation at the Pink Caravan’s fixed and mobile medical clinics,...

How to watch Knicks vs. 76ers in NBA Abu Dhabi preseason game

It's time for the NBA preseason, and the action will begin halfway around the world in 2025. The New York Knicks and Philadelphia 76ers are set to play the first of two NBA preseason games at Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates on...

Dubai Fountain returns after five months with upgraded spectacle, draws thousands

Daijiworld Media Network - Dubai Dubai, Oct 2: After nearly six months of silence, the iconic Dubai Fountain made its grand return on Wednesday, unveiling an upgraded show that drew large crowds to Downtown Dubai. Families, tourists, and residents...

Dubai Duty Free becomes world’s first Autism certified airport retailer

Dubai Duty Free, one of the world’s largest single airport retail operators, has officially been recognised by the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), as the world’s first Autism Certified airport...

421 is 10: Abu Dhabi’s 421 Arts Campus celebrates decade of proud achievement

421 Arts Campus, the independent arts platform in Abu Dhabi dedicated to supporting emerging artists and creative practitioners from the UAE and the wider Southwest Asia and North Africa (SWANA) region, celebrates its 10-year anniversary on...

Dubai Duty Free achieves autism certified retailer recognition

Dubai: Dubai Duty Free has gained autism certified status from the International Board of Credentialing and Continuing Education Standards (IBCCES), making it the world’s first airport retailer to hold this recognition. The achievement reflects...