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RTA launches bike rental service in Dubai

Written by on 23 February 2020

The Roads and Transport Authority and Careem have officially launched a bike rental service in Dubai, the first of its kind in the region. The service will provide 780 bicycles and 78 stations across Dubai in the initial phase, eventually expanding to provide 3,500 bicycles across 350 stations in Dubai upon completion. One can take […]

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Djokovic receives 10-year UAE residence visa

Written by on 17 February 2020

Next week, world No. 1 Novak Djokovic will arrive at the Dubai Duty Free Men’s Tennis Championships as a resident of this country. Portugal international Cristiano Ronaldo is not the only top sportsperson to be granted a 10-year ‘Gold Card’ resident visa by the UAE, but the list includes the likes of prominent sportsmen such as Djokovic […]

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Nivin Pauly & Manju Warrier to share screen

Written by on 16 February 2020

Mollywood star Manju Warrier will share screen space with young star Nivin Pauly in the upcoming movie ‘Padavettu’. The movie produced by actor Sunny Wayne is written and directed by debutant Liju Krishna. ‘Padavettu’ is the maiden film production venture of Sunny Wayne under the banner of his production house ‘Sunny Wayne Productions’. Director Liju […]

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50% discount on fines

Written by on 16 February 2020

50% traffic fine discount in UAE to come into effect today The fine violations can be paid using one of four methods. Ajman Police had announced a 50 per cent traffic fine discount, along with a cancellation of all black points and vehicle impoundment fees on all fines issued before January 31, 2020, will be implemented […]

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Oscar 2020 bright lights!

Written by on 10 February 2020

Los Angeles: Hollywood star Joaquin Phoenix finally ended his dry run at the Oscars as he picked up the best actor trophy for his performance in and as “Joker” at the 92nd Academy Awards. Renée Zellwegger has won the best actress Academy Award for her portrayal of Judy Garland in the tumultuous final year of […]

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Careful on the road!

Written by on 4 February 2020

The police have posted a video to raise awareness about the offence. The Ajman Police have posted a video to raise awareness among drivers about the importance of giving way to pedestrians on the road, stressing that violations are punishable by a Dh500 fine and 6 black points. The video shows the different types of […]

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Football sum-up

Written by on 3 February 2020

  The footballing world has been quite busy with deadline-day at the transfer market! With match days 25 over, Liverpool are still at the top of EPL, with 73 points, with a 4-0 win over Southampton. Manchester City are far off in 2nd, with 51 points, after a 2-0 loss to Mourinho’s Spurs yesterday. Leicester […]

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Next holiday in UAE?

Written by on 3 February 2020

Next holiday in UAE? We are on the 2nd month of the New Year, and wow has time gone by! It’s the start of a new week and a new month, with many people pleased to see January over, it’s time to remind ourselves of the next long weekend. If you’re already dreaming of the […]

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UAE mobile network changes name again: Here’s why

Written by on 30 January 2020

The UAE Network (Etisalat) provider on Thursday changed its network name to ‘NTD DAY ETISALAT’. As a part of World NTD Day, an awareness day for addressing neglected tropical diseases (NTDs). More than 250 global civil society advocates, community leaders, health experts, and policymakers will unite today in Abu Dhabi to kick off a decisive […]

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