New Smart Salem centre in DIFC will be powered by artificial intelligence and smart automation solutions; a third centre planned in TECOM area soon
Dubai residents
digital transformation
Dubai residents can now report minor accidents on their DubaiNow app
The new service has been launched in association with Dubai Police; The app now provides more than 130 services from more than 30 government and private sectors
Dubai
UAE residents feel tremors after 5.9 magnitude earthquake rocks Iran on Wednesday morning
The earthquake hit the southern regions of Iran at 10:06 am on 15 June
Buying property in Dubai
Dubai home buyers seek homes that bolster mental health
A recent study about work-life balance said Dubai residents are among the most overworked in the world
Air connectivity
Dubai tops global index for air connectivity and ranks as third-best destination for digital nomads
UK nationals have long favoured Dubai for holiday and work, but the market also benefited from new demand from French, German, Swedish and Swiss buyers and long-term remote workers
Domestic staycations
Staycations vs international travel: The debate on what to do during the Eid al-Fitr holiday heats up
‘Revenge travelling’ and ‘escape tourism’ are fueling demand for international travel, but rising airfare prices have raised questions on what UAE residents will do during the Eid holiday
Coronavirus Pandemic
A city for our generation: How Dubai serves as a lifebuoy
Dubai’s ability to open safely to tourists and new residents during the pandemic has meant the city is a place where plans can be made and personal and professional goals can be achieved
Dubai Land Department
Dubai’s rent freeze draft law will add stability to market, say experts
New law has the potential to provide landlords with more clarity on future income and, in turn, support investor confidence
Dubai Land Department
Dubai’s proposed three-year rent freeze draft law explained
Taronish Mistry, BSA Ahmad Bin Hezeem & Associates LLC explains how the new legislation will impact the emirate
Al Thuraya Astronomy Center
Video: Astronomers marvel at rare annular eclipse in Dubai
Astronomers marvel at a rare spectacle that will not appear for another 14 years. For over 2 hours the Moon blocked the Earth’s direct view of the Sun.
Al Ras
In pictures: Dubai eased restrictions on movement in Al Ras and Naif
The Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management eases restrictions on movement in Al Ras and Naif areas in Dubai, as both areas record zero Covid-19 cases in the last two days.
aster clinic
In pictures: Dubai’s Naif area residents undergo Covid-19 tests
Hundreds of residents in the emirate’s busy Naif area tested for Covid-19 in a bid to control the spread of the coronavirus in cooperation with the Dubai Health Authority and Dubai Police.
cooling service provider
Motor City residents urged to report cooling issues to Dubai Police
Payments dispute over Eid weekend saw cooling services disconnected in Motor City
artists
Dubai metro stations come alive with the sound of music
Dubai Metro Music Festival: While some musicians were playing traditional instruments, others were using more creative methods, such as glass and old typewriters
artists
In pictures: Week-long free music festival at Dubai Metro stations
A new music festival, featuring artists and musicians from across the world, is being held from 17-23 March at five Dubai Metro stations – Burjuman, Union, DMCC, Mall of the Emirates and Burj Khalifa.
blockchain technology
Dubai a world leader in smart city tech – report
Dubai is one of the world’s top five cities for using technology to improve the lives of residents, according to the latest Smart Cities Index
Dubai
Marriage broker: Helping single expats in the UAE find their perfect match
The matchmaking segment in India alone is expected to show an upward trend in coming years, resulting in a projected market volume of $66m by 2023. Matchmaker par excellence Sumeet Merchant wants to be part of the action, as he helps single expats in the UAE find their perfect match