COMMUNITY & PEOPLE
Dubai opens three worker markets serving 640,000 workers
Dubai, United Arab Emirates: Dubai Municipality has opened three integrated markets for workers across key industrial areas, bringing 866 stalls offering essential goods, personal services, sports and community facilities...
COMMUNITY & PEOPLE
Before it disappears: Remembering Dubai’s iconic Toyota Building
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates: For more than 50 years, Dubai’s Toyota Building has stood beside one of the emirate’s busiest roads, watching the city’s...
COMMUNITY & PEOPLE
Pakistani community celebrates Independence Day in UAE
ABU DHABI, United Arab Emira: Pakistani residents across the UAE gathered Friday to mark their country’s 79th Independence Day, with flag-raising ceremonies and community...
COMMUNITY & PEOPLE
Dubai launches summer safety campaign for delivery riders
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a summer safety campaign to help delivery riders manage the risks...
COMMUNITY & PEOPLE
Indian expat student from Dubai selected for UAE space mission
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A Dubai-based Indian expat student will represent the UAE at an international space mission where she will take part...
COMMUNITY & PEOPLE
Dubai Police’s ‘Relieving the Injured’ Initiative Brings Comfort to Crash Victims
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Recovering from a serious road accident can be physically and emotionally challenging. In an effort to support patients during that...
COMMUNITY & PEOPLE
Sharjah Police recover Dh500,000 in stolen valuables within hours
SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates: Sharjah Police say they recovered nearly Dh500,000 worth of stolen valuables and arrested burglary suspects within three hours of receiving...
COMMUNITY & PEOPLE
Dubai Opens New Animal Shelter to Boost Pet Adoption and Stray Cat Welfare
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Dubai Municipality has opened a new animal welfare shelter in Al Warsan, expanding the emirate's efforts to promote pet...
COMMUNITY & PEOPLE
Sheraa supports more than 60 UAE startups through AED5 million resilience fund
SHARJAH, United Arab Emirates — More than 60 startups and small businesses across the UAE have received funding and business support through the Sharjah...
COMMUNITY & PEOPLE
UAE launches programme to train influencers on family-focused content
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The UAE has launched a new programme aimed at developing content creators who can produce responsible digital content focused...
COMMUNITY & PEOPLE
S. Janaki: The Voice That Never Left Home
I do not remember the first time I heard S. Janaki’s voice. I must have been five, perhaps a little older, when “Irul Moodukayo...