Mohamed Alabbar: ‘I prefer hiring Indians’: Dubai-based Emaar founder Mohamed Alabbar praises work ethic and discipline | World News
Dubai-based founder and managing director of Emaar Properties, Mohamed Alabbar, has praised Indians for their…
UAE lifts Lebanon travel ban after weeks of restrictions; Emiratis revive long-awaited travel plans
UAE lifts ban on Lebanon travel The UAE has lifted its travel ban on Lebanon, allowing Emirati citizens to visit the country again after weeks of restrictions, a move welcomed by travellers eager to revive long-delayed holiday, family and reunion plans.The move has sparked excitement among UAE nationals eager to visit the Mediterranean nation, while…
Over 10,000 Etihad Rail tickets sold as UAE launches long-awaited passenger train service between Fujairah and Abu Dhabi
UAE’s first passenger train service launched The UAE entered a new chapter in its transport history on Tuesday as the country’s first passenger train service completed its inaugural journey, linking Fujairah and Abu Dhabi in just 1 hour and 45 minutes.Operated by Etihad Rail, the maiden service departed Fujairah at 5. 34am and arrived at…
Quote of the day by American social activist Alice Walker: “The most common way people give up their power is by…” | World News
Alice Walker (Image: Wikipedia) How often do we decide we can’t do something before we’ve even tried? We tell ourselves we have no say, no influence, no real choice, and so we stay quiet, stay put, and let things happen to us. The author and activist Alice Walker put her finger on this exactly. The…
Uae Fuel Prices July 2026: UAE announces petrol and diesel prices for July 2026; fuel rates cut after four months of hikes | World News
UAE announces lower petrol, diesel prices for July; check new rates / Image: file Thousands of motorists across the UAE will finally get some breathing room at the fuel pump after the country announced a sharp reduction in petrol and diesel prices for July 2026.The latest revision, which comes into effect from July 1, ends…
Quote of the day by American civil rights activist Rosa Parks: “I have learned over the years that when one’s mind is made up, this diminishes fear.” | World News
Rosa Parks (Image: Wikipedia) Notice how fear loves a wavering mind. When you’re unsure whether to do something, the dread builds, the what-ifs multiply, and every passing minute makes the thing feel scarier. Rosa Parks understood where that fear really comes from, and how to beat it. I have learned over the years that when…
Abu Dhabi Traffic Court: Abu Dhabi driver jailed, fined Dh70,000 after dangerous road swerving caught on camera | World News
Abu Dhabi driver jailed, fined Dh70,000 after dangerous road swerving caught on camera / Image – file An Abu Dhabi court has handed down a tough sentence to a driver whose dangerous behaviour on a public road put other motorists’ lives at risk. The Abu Dhabi Criminal Court sentenced the man to six months in…
Quote of the day by Barack Obama: “The best way to not feel hopeless is to…” – understand why action creates hope | World News
When things feel bleak, the instinct is often to wait. To wait for the mood to lift, for circumstances to turn, for some piece of good news to arrive and make us feel better. Barack Obama suggests we have it backwards. The best way to not feel hopeless is to get up and do something,…
UAE condemns Iranian attacks on Bahrain, Kuwait; reiterates full solidarity with Gulf neighbours
UAE condemns Iranian strikes The United Arab Emirates on Sunday strongly condemned renewed Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting Bahrain and Kuwait, describing them as a flagrant violation of the two countries’ sovereignty and a serious threat to regional security and stability.In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed its full solidarity with…
Quote of the day by US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg: “Fight for the things that you care about, but…” | World News
Think of the last time someone tried to win you over by shouting. Did it work? Usually, being lectured, shamed or steamrolled makes us dig in harder, not change our minds. Ruth Bader Ginsburg, who spent a lifetime fighting for causes she believed in, understood this better than most. Fight for the things that you…
Quote of the day by George Soros: “The main difference between me and other people who have amassed this kind of money is…” | World News
Most people who chase money want the money. George Soros, one of the most successful investors who ever lived, says he was after something else. He wanted ideas. Here is how he put it. The main difference between me and other people who have amassed this kind of money, he said, is that I am…
