Ali Amir Hassan

During the prayers, imams and worshippers supplicated to Allah for His mercy, forgiveness, and blessings. Image Credit: X@Thousands gather across UAE for Salat Al Istisqa, seeking rainfall and blessings Dubai: Thousands of worshippers across the UAE came together on Saturday to observe rain prayers, or Salat Al Istisqa, following a call by President His Highness

Having travelled to 14 Indian states in the past two years and meeting common people, students and the business community, Dr Abdulnasser Alshaali, UAE Ambassador to India, has learned one key thing: “We need more flights” between the two countries. While UAE-India relations have reached new heights following the Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA), and

Labour and Social Protection Cabinet Secretary Alfred Mutua has announced 600 job openings for motorcycle riders in Dubai. In an update on December 5, Mutua revealed that officials from a UAE-based company will visit Kenya to conduct interviews and hire riders for the positions. The requirements for candidates include a valid Kenyan passport or proof

Singapore, Las Vegas, Frejus, San Francisco, Vancouver, London, Ibiza and Dubai were all already known as venues for next year’s (2025) T100 calendar, but a summary sent to athletes reveals that two more venues in the Middle East will be added next month. Those races, of which the exact location is not yet clear, will

The changing face of luxury travel was a key topic explored by industry leaders at Future Hospitality Summit (FHS) World, a high-profile regional conference held in Dubai from September 30 – October 2. Jonathan Worsley, founder and chairman of The Bench, FHS World’s organizers, caught up with four senior decision-makers from leading international hotel groups

Dubai: New attractions as well as familiar favourites will kick off Dubai Shopping Festival on Friday. The latest 30th edition, which runs till January 12, 2025, promises to be “the most extraordinary season ever” in the festival’s history, Mohamad Feras, Vice President, Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment (DFRE), told Gulf News. Launching DSF’s opening weekend

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has issued warnings regarding parking under the Dubai Metro viaducts. Image Credit: WAM If you are thinking of parking your car near a Metro station for using the Metro, you might want to reconsider. Your vehicle could be towed away, if you park your car under the

Two lanes on Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Road – minimum speed limit 120km/h If you are driving down E311 in Abu Dhabi, the two lanes from the left also have a minimum speed limit – 120 km/h. From May 1, 2023, Abu Dhabi Police introduced a fine of Dh400 for drivers violating the minimum speed

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai Image Credit: X/@DXBMediaOffice Dubai: His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, on Wednesday revealed what his secret shopper team found about how

Learn the key dos and don'ts of riding the Dubai Metro to ensure a smooth and fine-free journey, including rules on boarding, behaviour, and prohibited items. Image Credit: Gulf News Archives Dubai: If you have ever rushed onto the Dubai Metro in a hurry, only to realise you have ended up in the wrong cabin