Dubai

Shakib Khan’s South Indian hero-inspired look turns heads online

After staying out of the public eye for nearly two months, Shakib Khan re-emerged in Dhaka, flaunting a bold new look that could easily be interpreted as being synonymous wih that of a South Indian film hero.

Dubai launches “Gaming Visa”

Dubai has launched a Gaming Visa initiative aimed at attracting content creators, offering employment, and training opportunities through it. In collaboration with companies and academic institutions, Dubai is extending long-term cultural visas to welcome more individuals, artists, and creators under the Creative and Talented Accreditation Certificate.

‘Rajkumar’ trailer to unveil at Burj Khalifa on Shakib Khan’s birthday

Versatile Media, the production company behind the film, disclosed this information today (March 20) at a press conference for the film.

U-19 Asia Cup / Bangladesh opt to field against India in semifinal

Bangladesh won the toss and opted to field first in the second semifinal of the ACC U-19 Asia Cup at ICC Academy Ground in Dubai today.

Mythic legends to modern wonders: Discover the world's most breath-taking fountains

Prepare to be enchanted as we explore the astonishing beauty of the five most spectacular fountains around the world, where nature and human artistry converge in a symphony of splendour.

Take your adventure to new heights: 5 places in Asia for paragliding

Here are the 5 places where you can experience paragliding in Asia.

The global war for talent is expanding

The tech war between nations is well-established – the US and China being the least coy about this battle. There is another (more subtle) war happening: the battle for talent is quietly turning into a more global competition. 

COP28: Asking a fox to guard the hen house

Ironically, the UAE has appointed the CEO of one of the world’s largest oil producers to preside over COP28.

UAE to launch economy ministry in the metaverse

The United Arab Emirates has recently announced a virtual economy ministry to be set up inside the metaverse. The project is to be launched at Dubai's Museum of the Future.

February 4, 2016
February 4, 2016

Dubai ruler seeks student for cabinet post

Dubai's ruler is looking for a young person to sit on the United Arab Emirates federal cabinet as the voice of youth - and has used Twitter to announce the job opportunity.

February 4, 2016
February 4, 2016

Three lakh jobs in Dubai by 2020

Around 300,000 new jobs will be created in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in next four years ahead of the World Expo 2020 that is scheduled to be held in Dubai.

January 12, 2016
January 12, 2016

Gemini Arabians name Sehwag as skipper for the inaugural MCL

Gemini Arabians name Virender Sehwag, the former India player, as their captain for the inaugural season of Masters Champions League (MCL).

January 1, 2016
January 1, 2016

16 hurt as fire erupts at Dubai skyscraper

A huge fire rips through a luxury Dubai hotel Thursday night, injuring 16 people, just a few hours before the emirate celebrated the new year with a spectacular fireworks display nearby.

December 28, 2015
December 28, 2015

Messi, Barcelona win big at Globe Soccer Awards

Barcelona and star player Lionel Messi triumphed at the seventh edition of the Globe Soccer Awards in Dubai on Sunday, taking home the prizes for best team and best player.

October 27, 2015
October 27, 2015

India's biggest airline in initial share offering

Indian budget airline IndiGo plans to conduct an initial share offering this week as it seeks to raise as much as 32.68bn rupees ($500m; £325.6m), according to reports.

September 22, 2015
September 22, 2015

Little Bangladesh – Mapping Abu Dhabi exhibition opens in New York City

An exhibition about the day in the life of a spot in Abu Dhabi - a small square boasting a supermarket and a single tree opened in New York city.

September 21, 2015
September 21, 2015

Man held with Saudi Riyals at Dhaka airport

Customs Intelligence officials detain a man and seize huge amount of Saudi Riyals from his possession at Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.

September 1, 2015
September 1, 2015

Dubai boatyard to build 'world's biggest dhow'

A Dubai family boatyard hopes to revive the traditional dhow sailing ship by building the largest the world has ever seen.

August 15, 2015
August 15, 2015

18 gold bars seized at Dhaka airport, 1 held

Customs Intelligence recovered 18 gold bars worth about Tk 1 crore from Dhaka’s Hazrat Shahjalal International Airport.