Several companies in the UAE are willing to shell out bonuses to attract and retain talent, according to recruitment experts in the country. “Employers in the country and the region are increasingly using bonuses as a key tool to attract talent with some statistics suggesting up to a 35 per cent increase this year over 2022,” said Aparna Navin from Holcim Group. The comments come a week after Emirates announced a whopping 20 weeks’ worth of bonus to its employees on the back on record-breaking results. Earlier in the year, another airline FlyDubai had also offered its workers a bonus of 22 weeks’ worth of pay. #uae #dubai #companies #shellout #bonus #attract #retain #talent #recruitment #experts #keytool #money #statistics #HolcimGroup #recordbreaking #burjdiary #burjdiaryfamily
Once air taxis are out flying in UAE skies, going from Dubai to Abu Dhabi could take just 10 to 20 minutes — with the ride costing about Dh800 to Dh1,500. A top official from flying taxi company Archer Aviation on Thursday explained how the service would work in the country. The futuristic ride could cost a passenger about Dh350 when going from point A to point B in Dubai. Nikhil Goel, chief commercial officer of Archer Aviation, agreed that such trips within cities would hover between Dh300 to Dh350 — but if a commuter is going from one emirate to another, then the fare would range from Dh800 to Dh1,500. #uae #abudhabi #dubai #airtaxis #ride #topofficial #flyingtaxi #ArcherAviation #futuristicride #NikhilGoel #emirate #burjdiary #burjdiaryfamily
UAE health authorities have stamped out a total of 409 sites where dengue-causing mosquitoes were found, a senior government official said on Wednesday. Concerns over dengue fever had emerged after the heaviest rain on record flooded several UAE neighbourhoods, creating ponds of stagnant water that could easily become mosquito breeding sites. Dengue fever is a viral infection that is transmitted by Aedes aegypti mosquitoes. Several measures have been taken to fight dengue fever in the UAE, said Abdul Rahman bin Mohamed Al Owais, Minister of Health and Prevention, as the matter was taken up in a Federal National Council (FNC) session on Wednesday. #uae #healthauthorities #stampedout #409sites #degue #mosquitos #denguefever #heaviestrain #recordrainfall #flooded #stagnantwater #breeding #burjdiary #burjdiaryfamily
Ireland, Spain and Norway announced on Wednesday that they would recognise a Palestinian state on May 28, saying they hoped other Western countries would follow suit, prompting Israel to recall its ambassadors. Spain's Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said the move was aimed at accelerating efforts to secure a ceasefire in Israel's war with Hamas in Gaza. Spain and its allies have spent months lobbying European nations, including France, Portugal, Belgium and Slovenia, to garner support for the recognition of a Palestinian state. "Today, Ireland, Norway, and Spain are announcing that we recognize the state of Palestine," Irish Taoiseach Simon Harris said at a press conference in Dublin. #uae #spain #ireland #norway #recognition #palestinianstate #westerncountries #israel #recall #ambassadors #pressconference #Dublin #burjdiary #burjdiaryfamily
Gold prices in the UAE have been consistently on the rise, hitting one record after another over the past few weeks. However, there is another precious metal that has been outshining gold’s record rally: Silver. The commodity has significantly outperformed gold this year so far, with gains of nearly 33 per cent compared to gold's 17 per cent, according to an expert. Spot silver prices recently surpassed the $30-per-ounce mark, hitting their highest point in more than a decade. From an investment perspective, here is what its performance to date means, according to the expert: “Had an investor invested Dh10,000 in silver at the start of January 2024, he/she would have roughly Dh13,415. Had the person invested the same amount in 24K gold, he/she would have a final value of Dh11,701.” #uae #goldprices #silver #surpasses #rise #recordprice #preciousmetal #outshining #commodity #outperformed #spotsilver #globaltrade #globalmarket #investment #burjdiary #burjdiaryfamily
Dubai Metro Red Line services between Al Khail Station and UAE Exchange Station have resumed following a two-hour-long disruption on Wednesday morning, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced. The RTA did not specify what was the reason behind the delay during peak rush hour but assured that "service is back to normal". The disruption was first reported at 6:19am and affected morning office commuters. According to the RTA post on the X platform, alternative bus services were deployed to facilitate transportation between the affected stations. #uae #dubai #RTA #dubaimetro #redline #services #disruption #reason #delay #peakhours #rushhours #assurance #officecommuters #burjdiary #burjdiaryfamily
Emaar Properties, real-estate developer, on Tuesday launched Dh55-billion The Heights Country Club & Wellness, which will span over 81 million square feet. Located 10 minutes from Al Maktoum International Airport, the project will house townhouses and semi-attached villas, a wellness centre, parks, ponds, lush greenways, and a country club. It also features cycling and jogging tracks, expansive parks, and numerous event plazas, integrated into the 1.3 million square meters of open space. The community infrastructure includes schools, hospitals, mosques, and a large retail space with a variety of upscale shopping and dining options. #uae #dubai #EmaarProperties #realestate #AlMakhtoumAirport #project #infrastructure #townhouses #villas #wellnesscentre #parks #pond #lushgreenways #countryclub #shopping #dinning #burjdiary #burjdiaryfamily
Residential and commercial buildings located on the main roads in Sharjah’s industrial areas must be connected to the sewage network immediately, the Ruler of Sharjah said in a directive on Tuesday. The initiative will ensure preserving the environment, public health, and safety. It will also reduce the need for deploying tankers to drain flood water. Dr. Sheikh Sultan Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, said in an earlier phone interview: "We don't leave new housing projects in the emirate's cities like this. We plan the sewage, gas, roads, and greening. I follow every detail in these projects, and thank God, our country is developing in terms of housing and the required services." #uae #sharjah #realestate #residential #commercial #industrialarea #sewage #directive #phoneinterview #housingprojects #services #burjdiary #burjdiaryfamily
Single-use styrofoam products will be banned in Abu Dhabi from June 1, the Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi and Abu Dhabi Department of Economic Development announced on X. The ban will be applicable to cups, lids, plates, beverage containers, and food receptacles for immediate consumption. Exempt items: Items exempt from this ban include, 1: Reusable storage boxes 2: Coolers 3: Items intended for medical use The initiative to ban single-use Styrofoam is an extension of the Abu Dhabi Single-Use Plastic Policy, and supports the aims of the Year of Sustainability. The Abu Dhabi Single-Use Plastic Policy was launched in May 2020. Under the policy, a ban on the sale of single-use plastic bags across all retailers came into effect from June 1, 2022, leading to a 95% drop in the use of these bags. #uae #abudhabi #singleuse #styrofoam #products #banned #environmentagency #economicdevelopment #plasticpolicy #sustainability #retailers #burjdiary #burjdiaryfamily
Archer Aviation, which is set to run air taxis in the UAE next year, on Monday announced the recruitment and training of pilots to operate electric vertical takeoff and landing (eVTOL) aircraft, bringing the launch of air taxi operations in the country a step closer to reality. The US-based company has partnered with Abu Dhabi-headquartered Etihad Aviation Training (EAT) to recruit and train prospective pilots to fly its Midnight aircraft. EAT offers training courses for airport, pilot, and cabin crew staff. It has listed Etihad Airways, Wizz Air, AirArabia, flydubai, Oman Air and many other carriers as its industry partners and customers. #uae #ArcherAviation #airtaxis #recruitment #training #pilots #electricalvehicle #eVTOL #aircraft #EAT #trainingcourses #midnight #burjdiary #burjdiaryfamily
Dr. Noor Sabah was recognised by Ajman police on Monday (May 20) for her heroic deed in saving the lives of major traffic accident victims in the emirate. The doctor was driving her car in the Masfour area in Ajman when she saw that there was an accident. Upon seeing the accident, she immediately parked her car and headed towards the victims, providing them with first aid until the ambulance came. Dr. Sabah thanked Ajman Police, saying that what she did was a national and moral duty. #uae #ajman #DrNoorSabah #heroicdeed #savinglives #trafficaccident #victims #emirate #Masfour #firstaid #ambulance #moralduty #burjdiary #burjdiaryfamily
Gold prices hit a record high on Monday morning in the UAE due to global rates jumping on the expectations of slowing US inflation. In the UAE, the 24K variant of the yellow metal rose Dh2.5 per gram to Dh295.0 per gram at the opening of the markets on Monday as compared to last week’s close of Dh292.5 per gram. While 22K, 21K and 18K variants were trading at Dh273.25, Dh264.5 and Dh226.75 per gram, respectively. The gold prices have risen by over Dh18 per gram since the start of this year. Spot gold was trading at $2,438.29 per ounce, up 0.74 per cent, at 9.05 am UAE time. #uae #gold #goldprices #recordhigh #Global #expectations #USInflation #24kVariant #YellowMetal #marketopening #SpotGold #trade #burjdiary #burjdiaryfamily
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi was killed in a helicopter crash in mountainous terrain near the Azerbaijan border, officials and state media said on Monday. The charred wreckage of the helicopter which crashed on Sunday carrying Raisi and Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian was found early on Monday after an overnight search in blizzard conditions. Iran's Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei expressed his condolences and declared five days of national mourning. According to Mehr news agency, the helicopter carried several dignitaries, including Iran's East Azerbaijan Province Governor Malek Rahmati, and Ayatollah Mohammad Ali Ale-Hashem, the representative of the Leader of the Islamic Revolution to East Azarbaijan province. #uae #Iran #IranianPresident #ForeignMinister #killed #helicoptercrash #mountains #AzerbaijanBorder #wreckage #BlizzardConditions #SupremeLeader #condolences #NationalMourning #mehrnews #IslamicRevolution #burjdiary #burjdiaryfamily
Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture) and Member of Dubai Council, inaugurated the Expo 2020 Dubai Museum in Expo City on Friday. The museum will formally open to the public with free entry on May 18, marking International Museum Day. The museum highlights UAE’s first foray into World Expos in the 1970s, Expo 2020’s inception and bid, masterplan design and site construction, the challenges of the pandemic and postponement, opening ceremony and the six-month event. The museum will also honor the World Expo’s impacts and ongoing legacy. Visitors on May 18 and 19 can avail complimentary, combined entry to the new museum and the city’s three Stories of Nations exhibitions, and a 50 per cent discount on all other attractions – Alif, Terra, the Women’s and Vision Pavilions, and Garden in the Sky. #uae #dubai #SheikhaLatifa #chairperson #dubaiculture #artsauthority #DubaiCouncil #museum #MuseumDay #construction #pandemic #postponement #burjdiary #burjdiaryfamily
Two police officers have lost their lives while responding to a police report, the Abu Dhabi Police General Command announced on Friday. Lieutenant Muhammad Obaid Mubarak and Lieutenant Saud Khamis Al Hosani passed away in a traffic accident while responding to a police report. The report was regarding a vehicle that broke down in the Sheikh Zayed Tunnel in Abu Dhabi. They were posthumously promoted to the rank of lieutenant from the rank of first policeman.Families of the martyrs have been presented the Medal of Duty by Lt. General Sheikh Saif bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior. #uae #abudhabi #police #policeofficers #GeneralCommand #died #trafficaccident #policereport #brokenvehicle #tunnel #promoted #rank #lieutenant #burjdiary #burjdiaryfamily
More than 400 scholarships are on offer for exceptional Emirati students in Dubai’s private schools. The Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has partnered with the Knowledge Fund Establishment for the initiative as part of the Dubai Social Agenda 33. Named the Dubai Distinguished Students Programme, the scholarships will cover half the annual tuition fees of outstanding Emirati students in schools rated ‘Good or Better’ in the most recent inspections. Applications for the 2024-25 academic year will open from May 20 till June 5. Emirati parents can register their children through the KHDA website. #uae #dubai #scholarships #EmiratiStudents #privateschools #KDHA #KFE #socialagenda #program #tuitionfees #GoodOrBetter #burjdiary #burjdiaryfamliy
For women in the UAE seeking privacy and comfort while basking under the sun and walking against the crashing waves, private beaches in the Emirates offer an exclusive space to women. These provide an environment where women can relax without concerns about modesty and security. Early this week, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, launched the Dubai Quality of Life Strategy 2033, which is aimed at turning the emirate into the world’s best city to live in. The strategy includes 200 projects and initiatives, as well as extending the length of night swimming beaches by 60 per cent, and designating new beaches exclusively for women. Here are the existing private ladies' beaches in the UAE: Dubai Ladies Club Beach: It has a private, ladies-only beach and swimming pool, with an outdoor jogging track. Al Mamzar Beach Park, Dubai: This park offers a dedicated ladies beach area with amenities. On Mondays and Wednesdays, the entire park is reserved only for women and children. Boys are allowed only up till the age of 6. Al Bateen Ladies Beach, Abu Dhabi: Awarded the prestigious Blue Flag sustainability award by the Emirates Wildlife Authority, this beach is a favourite among women seeking a peaceful retreat. It boasts excellent facilities, including food and beverage outlets, washrooms, changing rooms and showers. Sharjah Ladies Club: This destination offers a private beach alongside facilities like a pool, spa and more. Girls are welcome, whereas boys under the age of 8 can enter the club. #uae #ladiesonlybeaches #privacy #modesty #security #privatebeaches #dubai #crownprince #lifestrategy #bestcity #projects #initiative #burjdiary #burjdiaryfamily
Parents in Dubai are taking an online survey sent by their children’s schools aimed at understanding and studying the transportation needs of students and parents. The survey is being conducted by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in cooperation with the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA). This is part of Dubai’s new plan to improve traffic flow in the emirate. Among the steps that will be taken to ease traffic is a plan, as announced earlier, to develop a policy to encourage students to use school transport, “which will help improve traffic flow around schools by 13 per cent”. #uae #dubai #schools #parents #onlinesurvey #understanding #transportation #studentsneeds #RTA #KHDA #trafficflow #trafficease #policy #burjdiary #burjdiaryfamliy
A British expatriate has filed a civil lawsuit demanding the tech giant disclose the identity of an AirTag owner, following allegations that his ex-wife used the device to secretly track his location. The case was filed after the man discovered the device hidden in his child’s toy, leading to a criminal report against the woman for breaching privacy. The 47-year-old man said in court records that he detected an Apple AirTag concealed inside a teddy bear which his Belarusian ex-wife, 41, gave their daughters. Alerts from his iPhone helped him find the device, which led him to his ex-wife parked outside his new residence — a location he had kept confidential following their divorce in July 2023 and subsequent custody ruling favouring him. #uae #dubai #BritishExpatriate #CivilLawsuit #TechGiant #AirTag #Disclosure #SecretTracking #CaseFiled #Concealed #Belarusian #iPhone #parked #burjdiary #burjdiaryfamily
Giving a sneak peek into what the future of healthcare holds, a live telerobotic surgery trial for emergency stroke treatment was successfully performed by a doctor in Abu Dhabi on a model about 7,000km away in Seoul, South Korea. The groundbreaking achievement was demonstrated by XCath – an early-stage medical device company dedicated to expanding endovascular treatment robotic systems and owned in part by Sharjah-based Crescent Enterprises. During the last day of Abu Dhabi Global Healthcare Week (ADGHW), hosted by the Abu Dhabi Department of Health (DoH), Dr Vitor Mendes Pereira, an experienced neurosurgeon performed a mechanical thrombectomy procedure – a timely removal of blood clots from the brain after a stroke, on a simulated patient. During the public presentation, Dr Pereira, in a matter of few minutes, went through the arteries of the ‘patient’ and pulled out a blood clot that would cause the stroke. #uae #abudhabi #healthcare #teleroboticsurgery #emergency #stroketreatment #Seoul #SouthKorea #achievement #demonstrated #CrescentEnterprises #ADGHW #DoH #burjdiary #burjdiaryfamily
Dubai’s Al Khail Road has been widened at two locations, easing traffic congestion by as much as 25 per cent. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) said the widening works were carried out in Al Jaddaf and Business Bay. In Al Jaddaf, a new lane has been added to increase traffic flow towards Deira. The highway has also been widened at the entrance to Business Bay. Hamad Al Shehhi, director of Roads at Traffic and Roads Agency, said: “Al Khail Road is a vital traffic corridor in Dubai. The RTA added a new lane at Al Jaddaf, increasing the total to six and boosting the road’s capacity by about 2,000 vehicles per hour, which has reduced congestion by 25 per cent. #uae #dubai #RTA #AlKhalilRoad #widened #trafficease #AlJaddaf #Deira #entrance #HamadAlShehhi #vital #corridor #newlane #congestion #burjdiary #burjdiaryfamily
When was the last time you updated your Apple device? The UAE's Cybersecurity Council on Wednesday issued a security alert, urging residents to update their operating systems immediately. Tech giant Apple has detected "several critical security vulnerabilities" in some of its products and thus issued an OS update to address these, the CSC said. These vulnerabilities, if ignored, could allow hackers to access devices, steal data, or even execute malicious codes into one's systems, the authority added.Apple users have been urged to upgrade their systems to the latest versions. The security update was particularly for all models of Apple TV HD and Apple TV 4K. Users have to make sure their TV boxes are operating on tvOS17.5. The UAE authority closely monitors cybersecurity risks and operating system updates to keep the public informed. #uae #apple #appledevices #cybersecurity #alert #residents #operatingsystems #techgiant #detection #security #vulnerability #CSC #hackers #stealdata #burjdiary #burjdiary #burjdiaryfamily
The third-floor office of the Blue Chip Group in Bur Dubai's Al Jawahar Centre bustled with activity until last week. Dressed in suits, dozens of representatives pitched investments in various sectors like the equity market, gold mining, cryptocurrency, and real estate. With a $70-million portfolio and over 700 clients as stated on their website, Blue Chip offered a tempting deal: a three per cent monthly return on a minimum investment of $10,000, locked in for 18 months. But the promise turned sour as payouts suddenly stopped, leaving investors with bounced cheques and unanswered calls. Now, the office stands empty as investors scramble for answers, only to find the owner and its 70-odd staff members vanished. When visited Blue Chip’s office last week, it was deserted, with a throng of irate investors filling the space. #uae #dubai #BlueChipGroup #AlJawaharCentre #bustled #lurch #disappear #millions #representatives #investments #equitymarket #goldmining #cryptocurrency #realestate #burjdiary #burjdiaryfamily
A restored Falaj (irrigation) system is now helping farmers in Bithnah to grow better crops using lesser amount of water. The ancient Falaj, which was ruined and unused, was restored by nonprofit organisation Emirates Nature-WWF, through a project sponsored by Etihad Rail. “The Falaj was broken when we first came to the area,” said Altaf Habib, Projects Manager at Emirates Nature-WWF. “When we attended the local majlis, they requested us to restore it. Today, it is irrigating eight farms in the area.” The system is designed in such a way that no external forces are required for it to operate. “Water flows because of the force of gravity,” he said. “This means no machines are needed to pump water. This means it is sustainable and does not require any power sources. During the harsh summer months, we have to resort to pumping water from a nearby well and transporting it to a tank that then travels through the Falaj pipes.” #uae #Bithnah #falaj #irrigationsystem #bettercrops #water #organization #sponsored #EtihadRail #EmiratesNature #WWF #LocalMajlis #restored #forceofgravity #pumpwater #burjdiary #burjdiaryfamily
Nearly a month has passed since the record breaking rainfall on April 16, which left thousands of cars damaged. Yet, these vehicles remain idle in garages or parking lots due to extensive repair timelines or lack of insurance claim approval. According to insurance firms, the complexity of the vehicle’s make/model, especially the availability of spare parts and the magnitude of the damage, are the two most critical factors that might contribute to turnaround time. “In some cases, the approval from the other insurance company (faulty party) might take time to come (in case of multi-vehicle involvement). At the present stage, the insurance companies and garages are overwhelmed with repair cases due to a large number of vehicles that needs to be attended to at the same time. There is a capacity constraint. Over a passage of few weeks this bottleneck will start to ease out,” said Dev Maitra, managing director of Savington International Insurance Brokers. #uae #stillwaiting #insuranceclaim #recordbreaking #rainfall #carsdamaged #parkinglots #extensiverepair #claimapproval #complexity #spareparts #magnitude #burjdiary #burjdiaryfamily
Authorities in Abu Dhabi have urged residents to be cautious when driving or walking on the roads due to high-speed winds that raise dust and dirt. The Department of Municipalities and Transport Al Dhafrah Region asked residents to close doors and windows to prevent dust from entering buildings. It also warned motorists to be careful and follow safety rules while driving. It asked residents to avoid direct exposure to dust and dirt and and follow weather forecasts from official authorities. Safety procedures to be followed in cases of weather fluctuations: 1. Ensure that demolition operations and the machinery used are stopped. 2. Install temporary fences, plastic barriers and signs around work sites. 3. Remove all potentially volatile materials at heights and open areas. 4. Stop activities related to lifting operations using tower and mobile cranes and suspended platforms. 5. Ensure that scaffolding is secured according to approved specifications. 6. Alert all workers and employees of the necessary measures to be taken and the need to exercise caution. 7. Stop all work in high and open areas and stop the movement of heavy equipment and vehicles. 8. Ensure that tower cranes are secured according to approved specifications to protect against weather conditions and strong winds. #uae #unstableweather #highwinds #dust #residentswarned #precautions #AlDhafrah #preventdust #motorists #safetyrules #avoidexposure #weatherforecasts #officialauthorities #burjdiary #burjdiaryfamily
Leafy greens, tomatoes, baby potatoes, rice, and wheat are some of the crops that will be grown in Dubai's vertical farm. The farm, in the heart of the desert, has been designed to produce fresh vegetables within a controlled factory setting by UAE-based sustainable agricultural and food technology startup, Pure Food Technology. The vertical hydroponic farm is powered by artificial intelligence, solar energy, robotics, and innovation-patented technology. "This system has been specifically developed for the desert, where water resources and abundant sunlight are readily available,” said Sebastian Carlton, CEO of Pure Food Technology. “With minimum interference and with the robotics and AI all you need will be a source of water and the solar energy.” #uae #dubai #leafygreens #tomatoes #babypotatoes #rice #wheat #verticalfarm #desert #freshvegetables #controlledfactory #agriculture #foodtechnology #startup #verticalhydroponic #artificialintelligence #burjdiary #burjdiaryfamily
The newest members of the Dubai Police's world-famous supercar patrol fleet have been unveiled: Two limited-edition Alfa Romeos. The force recently showcased the 'Stelvio Quadrifoglio’ and 'Giulia Quadrifoglio' vehicles both 100th anniversary edition models at the Arabian Travel Market. Packed with impressive features, these two cars can accelerate from 0 to 100kmph in just 3.6 seconds. Brig Khalfan Obaid Al Jallaf, director of the Tourist Police Department, said these additions reinforce the emirate's global reputation as a premier tourist destination. "The patrols play a crucial role in assisting tourists and visitors during events and community initiatives promptly addressing their inquiries and providing them with essential information, contributing to a seamless and enjoyable experience," Brig Al Jallaf said. #uae #dubai #dubaipolice #worldfamous #supercarfleet #unveiled #limitededition #AlfaRomeo #StelvioQuadrifoglio #GiuliaQuadrifoglio #burjdiary #burjdiaryfamily
The introduction of e-visas and affordable packages for Umrah has prompted many UAE residents to undertake the pilgrimage a few times a year. However, as Muslims around the world prepare for the Haj pilgrimage (June 14-19), it is now mandatory for UAE residents to book a slot on Nusuk App to perform Umrah. Also, only people with valid Umrah visas will be able to undertake the pilgrimage. With Saudi Arabia announcing the entry date of Umrah visa holders as May 23, 2024, and exit date as June 6, 2024, pilgrims are eager to seize the opportunity to embark on the pilgrimage. #uae #evisa #nusukapp #pilgrimage #affordablepackages #residents #undertake #bookaslot #umrah #entrydate #burjdiary #burjdiaryfamily
“Many opportunities crossed my path, but I had no interest in them because I enjoyed Dubai very much and the freedom given to do my job,” said Colm McLoughlin, executive vice chairman and CEO of Dubai Duty Free (DDF). With an illustrious career spanning 55 years in the travel retail industry and 41 at the helm of Dubai Duty Free, McLoughlin, 80, will step down at the end of this year, becoming the longest-serving staff member of the duty free. “I thought about retirement many times and I discussed it with my family also, so I decided to make it definite this year. I have been here since the very beginning and in the industry for 55 years… I enjoyed the trust of Sheikh Mohammed and Sheikh Ahmed. So I never seriously thought about going anywhere else. This year, because of my age, I decided to retire. I am going to remain in an advisory capacity with duty free,” the outgoing chief executive and industry veteran told in an interview on Thursday. #uae #dubai #dutyfree #DDF #ColmMcLoughlin #vicechairman #CEO #illustrious #career #retailindustry #longestserving #retirement #advisory #burjdiary #burjdiaryfamily
Parkin Company PJSC, the exclusive operator of public parking spaces in Dubai, is looking at building more multi-level parking to provide alternative to motorists during unstable weather, top company executives said on Thursday. “We are studying more options to expand our platform – and one of them is multi-storey parking, which represents 2 per cent of our revenues. We have different plots that can accommodate multi-level parking,” Parkin CEO Eng. Mohamed Al Ali and Parkin CFO Khattab Omar Abu Qaoud told after the release of their Q1 financial report. Parkin registered an 8 per cent increase in revenues, reaching Dh215.3 million, in the first quarter of the year, following a successful IPO (initial public offering) in March. Net profit was up by 5 per cent to Dh103.7 million on the back of a higher EBITDA (earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation) base. #uae #dubai #Parkin #PJSC #parkingspaces #multilevel #unstableweather #revenue #accommodate #CFO #registered #IPO #EBITDA #burjdiary #burjdiaryfamily
Abu Dhabi’s popular raffle draw Big Ticket on May 9 has announced that it will resume operations after a temporary halt. The next live draw has been scheduled for June 3. This comes after all major private raffle draw operators paused their operations in the beginning of this year due to a change in UAE rules and regulations. According to Big Ticket, the operational pause earlier in April provided them with an opportunity for to assess and confirm its readiness to adhere to the evolving regulatory landscape set by the UAE’s Gaming Regulatory Authority (GCGRA) for a safe and regulated commercial gaming environment. #uae #abudhabi #raffledraw #bigticket #resumeoperations #temporaryhalt #livedraw #scheduled #assess #confirm #readiness #adhere #regulatorylandscape #burjdiary #burjdiaryfamily
Global Village, which concluded its 28th season on Wednesday, May 8, hosted a record 10 million visitors this season. “As the curtains draw on another spectacular season, we are thrilled to celebrate the remarkable milestone of 10 million guests gracing Global Village with their presence,” said Fernando Eiroa, Chief Executive Officer of Dubai Holding Entertainment. “This underscores Global Village's positioning as a global cultural destination and reaffirms our commitment to driving economic growth and fostering cultural exchange. It is also a testament to the enduring allure of our multicultural haven and the unwavering dedication of our team.” The season opened on October 18, 2023 and the entertainment destination offered everything from thrilling concerts and immersive cultural experiences, to shopping sprees and exhilarating rides to its visitors. #uae #dubai #globalvillage #season28 #concluded #recordvisitors #remarkable #milestone #10million #culturaldestination #burjdiary #burjdiaryfamily
Enjoying Dubai's nightlife scene such as partying with your friends is all fun and games until you realise you forgot your purse, wallet, or phone in a taxi. What do you do when it happens? Dubai prides itself as one of the safest cities in the world. Here are easy steps you can do when you forget something in a taxi. 1. Call RTA customer service If you lost your item in a Hala taxi booked online, you can simply call the RTA Call Centre at 800 9090 and provide your trip details, such as your ride's time and date, pick-up/drop-off location, and booking number. If you booked the taxi via Careem, you can also contact the app's customer service and make a report accordingly. 2. File a report via email After realising your valuable item is still sitting in the back seat of the taxi, it may seem like making a phone call is not enough. You can also send an email to [email protected], providing your trip details. 3. Report it on the RTA app Reporting and tracking your lost item is easy when you download the RTA app. You just have to follow these simple steps: Select the icon in the top-right section Select “feedback” from the menu Select “Lost & Found” Send a description of the item Send your journey details, including locations, date and time of the trip, and journey receipt Upon completion of the 5 steps, you can track the status of your item from a text from RTA. 4. Visit an RTA station If you feel like reporting in person will make you feel better, visit any RTA station. Dubai metro and bus stations have a designated RTA officer. You can report the incident to the person in charge and they will help you file a report. #uae #dubai #nightlife #party #forgotthings #dubaiprides #safestcity #RTA #customerservice #filereport #RTAapplication #burjdiary #burjdiaryfamily
Authorities in Fujairah have captured a wild cat that was spotted on the loose in a residential area located near the mountains. As clips of the cat began going viral on Monday, specialised teams from the Fujairah Environment Authority immediately moved to identify the location of the wild cat. The Director of the Fujairah Environment Agency, Aseela Moalla, said that a UAE citizen was identified as the owner of the animal. The citizen cooperated with authorities, handing over the wild cat and acknowledging his ignorance about whether it was legal to own such an animal. A hefty fine has been levied on the owner. While the authority did not reveal the exact amount, according to UAE law the penalty for owning a dangerous animal without registration begins at Dh10,000 and could go up to Dh500,000. #uae #fujairah #wildcat #ontheloose #authorities #residentialarea #FEA #AseelaMoalla #acknowledging #heftyfine #leived #UAELaw #burjdiary #burjdiaryfamily
Adolescents experiencing untreated mental health challenges may experience feelings of guilt related to different issues, prompting them to run away from home, say experts. This advice follows amidst numerous instances of teenagers leaving home in the UAE, with most returning safely except for the recent case of the unfortunate death of a 17 year old. While children may be running from something, they could also be running into something, explained experts in wellness and medicine. It’s crucial to acknowledge that running away can lead to negative outcomes as well. Therefore, healthcare professionals reiterate that parents must try to create an atmosphere of “acceptance at home”. It's crucial to prioritize listening to children when they're speaking, rather than engaging in television watching or internet surfing. #uae #adolescents #mentalhealth #runaway #leavinghome #unfortunatedeath #wellness #medicine #crucial #acknowledge #negativeoutcomes #healthcare #reiterate #prioritize #burjdiary #burjdiaryfamily
The Dubai Frame will soon undergo a massive makeover. “We will have a future of Dubai exhibition which will show visitors how the city will look 50 years in the future,” said Ahmed Ibrahim AlZarouni, Head of Public Parks and Recreational Facilities Department at Dubai Municipality. “It will be totally different to what the public has seen at the attraction so far.” This was revealed by Dubai Municipality at the Arabian Travel Mart (ATM) that kicked off on Monday. Located inside the Zabeel Park, Dubai Frame stands at 150 metres tall and provides a bird’s eye view of the emirate’s landscape. On one side, it offers a glimpse into the past of the city, while the other side shows the glitzy and glamorous present of it. #uae #dubai #dubaiframe #massivemakeover #dubaiexhibition #publicparks #facilities #recreational #ATM #ZabeelPark #birdeyeview #glitzy #glamor #glimpse #burjdiary #burjdiaryfamily
A British tourist, who was unable to move owing to severe exhaustion and high blood pressure while hiking on the Hatta mountains, was rescued by Dubai Police's Air Wing and the Brave Squad. The operation was prompted by an emergency alert that the police received. The tourist was in urgent need of evacuation owing to the challenging terrain, and a descent on foot would have taken him around four hours, the police said. Pilot Colonel Ali Al Muhairi, Director of the Dubai Police Air Wing Centre, said they dispatched a helicopter equipped with a medical team after receiving the alert from Dubai Police's Brave Squad in Hatta. "Despite the rugged mountain terrain, the helicopter managed to reach the tourist after being provided with precise coordinates by the Brave Squad using advanced aerial navigation systems," Al Muhairi said. #uae #dubai #britishtourist #severeexhaustion #bloodpressure #hattamountains #dubaipolice #airwing #bravesquad #challengingterrain #ruggedmountain #coordinates #navigation #burjdiary #burjdiaryfamily
The Dubai Safari Park has introduced a special summer pass ticket and for the first time the facility will remain open to public during the summer months. This was revealed by the Dubai Municipality on the opening day of Arabian Travel Market (ATM) on Monday. “Last year we trialled this experience and studied the sleeping and feeding patterns of our animals,” said Ahmed Ibrahim AlZarouni, Head of Public Parks and Recreational Facilities Department at Dubai Municipality. “It was a success last year, so this year we wanted to open it to public. We wanted to choose the best time of the day for the animals to come out without being affected by the heat. Based on that, we are opening just limited daily batches of tickets available to small groups of up to 10 people.” #uae #dubai #safaripark #summerpass #tickets #facility #dubaimunicipality #ATM #feedinganimals #AlZarouni #publicparks #recreationalfacilities #burjdiary #burjdiaryfamily
Large swathes of the deserts in the UAE have turned into lush green landscapes following a period of higher than usual rainfall over the past couple of weeks. Explorers in the country have witnessed several areas carpeted in greenery, including parts of the Sharjah Kalba road around Shawka and Masafi Dibba. “I have been seeing it getting greener for a while since we began getting more rain,” said explorer and rain chaser Sajjad. “However, this year the greenery is even more after the record-breaking rainfall.” The expat, who has been living in Dubai for over a decade, said that this is the first time he had seen the country so green. “I have travelled all over the UAE chasing rain and I have seen my fair share of greenery,” he said. “However, this is the first time I have seen such extensive parts of the country covered in a blanket of green. In most parts, it was impossible to see even a patch of sand.” #uae #dubai #largeswatches #deserts #lushgreen #landscapes #rainfall #explorers #SharjahKalba #Shawka #MasafiDibba #GreenCountry #burjdiary #burjdiaryfamily
UAE residents are likely to see more rains over the next few days as the country transitions into the summer season, a weather expert said. The showers, however, are expected to be concentrated in the southern and western regions of the country. With the UAE receiving the heaviest rainfall on record on April 16, followed by a bout of rain and hail on May 2 to 3, the expert said the country is unlikely to see any significant weather events in the near future. “Chances of rain are particularly high on Sunday, May 5, followed by Monday and Tuesday. There is a weak chance of rainfall in Sharjah and Dubai. The low pressure is moving outside the country now,” said Dr Ahmed Habib, a weather specialist at the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). “It will be fair to partly cloudy at times within the internal parts of the UAE in the southern region, and the coastal region in the western part of the country will witness rainfall. Cloud formation is evident that will bring rainfall to these regions.” #uae #rains #transitions #summerseason #weatherexpert #concentrated #heaviestrainfall #record #boutofrain #NCM #partlycloudy #cloudformation #burjdiary #burjdiaryfamily
The number of fatalities on UAE roads rose by 3% last year compared to 2022, with road safety experts blaming the increase in the accidents primarily on the "misbehaviour of road users." The recently uploaded ‘open data’ on road safety statistics for 2023 by the Ministry of Interior (MOI) showed that there were 352 road fatalities across the country in 2023. This year's data showed a 3 per cent increase over the 343 deaths registered in 2022, but an 8 per cent decrease over the 381 fatalities recorded in 2021. “The UAE continues its focused journey to reducing the number of fatalities on our roads,” Thomas Edelmann, founder and managing director of Road Safety UAE. #uae #fatalities #roadsafety #misbehavior #roadusers #statistics #MOI #deathsregistered #decrease #ThomasEdelmann #burjdiary #burjdiaryfamily
This year's Abu Dhabi International Book Fair (ADIBF) is giving visitors a range of freebies including tickets to some of the Capital's cultural landmarks. ADIBF, which runs until Sunday, is hosting as many as 1,350 exhibitors from 90 countries. While entry to the fair is free, tickets should be booked by registering on its official website https://adbookfair.com. Visitors then get a free one-time visit to the Qasr Al Hosn and Louvre Abu Dhabi. While the fair ends on May 5, the complimentary access to the two cultural destinations is valid until May 12. Organized by the Abu Dhabi Arabic Language Centre (ALC), such initiatives aim to encourage a love of reading and promote culture and dialogue among people. #uae #abudhabi #bookfair #ADIBF #freebies #culturallandmarks #QasrAlHosn #LouvreAbuDhabi #complimentaryaccess #ALC #burjdiary #burjdiaryfamily
A majority – 66 per cent – of motorists in the UAE will be repairing their rain-damaged cars now, but plan to buy a new vehicle in the future, according to a new study released by market and consumer intelligence firm NIQ-GfK. About 22 per cent of car owners are considering to buy a new vehicle after assessing the damage. “The recent heavy rains in Dubai caused significant disruptions to the UAE's automobile sector. Many people were unable to get to dealerships or service centres due to the weather. This has impacted car sales and maintenance schedules,” said Rahul Dixit, consumer and marketing insights commercial leader, Arabian Peninsula and Pakistan at NIQ-GfK. #uae #majority #repair #raindamaged #damagedvehicles #newstudy #NIQ_GfK #buyingnew #heavyrains #automobiles #dealerships #burjdiary #burjdiaryfamily
Ibrahim Muhammad, the 17-year-old Pakistani boy who went missing nearly three weeks ago after an argument with his mother, has been found dead. He was the eldest of two sons. His mother confirmed receiving the heartbreaking news from Ajman Police, stating, "I was called today (Thursday) to identify the body. It was him. My heart has shattered into a million pieces." She said the body was discovered near Al Khor Tower in Ajman. The family had filed a missing person report and Ibrahim's father had made a heartfelt plea for his safe return. Ibrahim's mother said she had been living between hope and despair. "In recent days, we received word of possible sightings in Sharjah multiple times, and I rushed there each time. But, they all turned out to be false alarms. Each day I woke up hoping my son would be back, but today my worst fears have been realised. No mum should go through this." #uae #ajman #missing #pakistaniboy #founddead #argument #ajmanpolice #alkhortower #plea #safereturn #heartshattered #burjdiary #burjdiaryfamily
No cases of cholera have been reported in Dubai, authorities have said after the heaviest rainfall on record left some areas in the UAE flooded on April 16. Addressing concerns about the acute diarrhoeal infection, authorities said there have been no cases in Dubai. “We advise the public to rely on official channels for accurate information and recommend preventive measures in all seasons and weather conditions,” the Government of Dubai Media Office said in an advisory prepared by multiple local authorities. The authorities also denied rumours about water contamination in Dubai due to the rains. “However, as a precaution, we advise people to avoid accumulated rainwater and stagnant water,” the advisory said. #uae #dubai #rainfall #flood #diarrhoealinfection #acuteinfection #officialchannels #information #preventivemeasures #weatherconditions #burjdiary #burjdiaryfamily
The Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai has announced a temporary suspension of city bus services due to unstable weather conditions. The authority urged the public to monitor its channels for updates. It affirmed its full readiness to ensure smooth mobility for all road users in Dubai amidst the current weather fluctuations. The authority stated via its "X" account: "The Roads and Transport Authority is fully prepared and exerting all efforts to ensure smooth mobility for all road users in Dubai amidst the current weather fluctuations." The authority advised the public to follow safety guidelines when driving during weather fluctuations, stating, "Stay away from areas where rainwater accumulates, and drive carefully on wet roads." Additionally, it added, "Do not attempt to increase your speed by overtaking a slow-moving vehicle in front of you, or by moving away from a vehicle behind you, as wet roads increase the likelihood of vehicle skidding and reduce brake efficiency. #uae #dubai #RTA #suspension #busservice #unstableweather #weatherfluctuations #smoothmobility #guidelines #rainwater #burjdiary #burjdiaryfamily
Authorities in Dubai have detailed the procedures motorists must follow if they get caught on flooded roads or their vehicles break down amid unstable weather conditions. This came as heavy rains lashed the UAE on Thursday – two weeks after record showers left some areas flooded. Many vehicles were stuck on flooded streets then, with motorists forced to abandon them. If you are unable to ride through flooded roads and your only option is to take an alternative route against the flow of traffic, you need to contact the Dubai Police at 999 immediately. If your car breaks down on a road, “safely pull over to the roadside or, if you are unable to do that, activate your hazard lights to alert other drivers”, the Government of Dubai Media Office said in an advisory prepared by multiple local authorities. “Place a warning triangle 50 metres behind the vehicle and move to a safe roadside location. Afterwards, contact the police to report the issue.” #uae #dubai #motorists #procedure #floodedroads #unstableweather #alternativeroute #dubaipolice #hazardlights #dubaimedia #burjdiary #burjdiaryfamily
Legendary Filipino band 'The Eraserheads' is coming to Dubai, it was announced on Thursday.The '90s icon is reuniting for a world tour that now includes the UAE. Ely Buendia, the band's vocalist and guitarist, shared a teaser of The Eraserheads' upcoming shows in an Instagram reel. Besides Dubai, the group will also be performing in San Francisco and Los Angeles in California, Honolulu in Hawaii, and Toronto in Canada. Dates and venues, however, are yet to be announced. The Eraserheads, whose songs have been an anthem of a generation, had left many heartbroken when they disbanded in early 2000. #uae #dubai #eraserheads #filipinoband #worldtour #reuniting #teaser #instagram #anthem #disbanded #dates #venues #burjdiary #burjdiaryfamily
New daily protocols are being implemented at Dubai Metro stations to ensure passengers' safety, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on Tuesday. RTA said 'crowd management protocols' would be in place during rush hours: From 7am to 9.30am From 5pm to 8.30pm Dubai Metro riders are urged to plan their trips ahead of time. Sign boards will be put up at stations and staff will be on-site to guide passengers. "We apologize for any inconvenience and reassure you that our foremost concern is ensuring you reach your destinations," the RTA said. Dubai Metro is yet to return to full operations after the unprecedented rain on April 16. Four stations: Onpassive, Equiti, Al Mashreq and Energy are still closed. The RTA last week issued an advisory, urging commuters to "avoid using the Metro during peak hours" and plan their journeys according to the stations that are currently operational. #uae #dubai #dubaimetro #dailyprotocols #implementation #passegersafety #RTA #crowdmanagementprotocols #rushhours #peakhours #advisory #burjdiary #burjdiaryfamily
During the severe weather on April 15 and 16, several UAE residents lost their vehicle number plates. As normalcy returned following roadblocks and waterlogging, many motorists found themselves with a pressing question: Can those who lost their number plates in Dubai temporarily use their vehicles? Motorists are permitted to utilise their vehicles "only when they go to the RTA (Roads and Transport Authority) to collect a new car plate."Authorities clarified vehicle owners must first apply for a "To Whom It May Concern" certificate, which can be done online via Dubai Police website. Residents who have Dubai-registered vehicles damaged due to floods and other natural disasters, no longer need to bring their cars to the police station to obtain a ‘To Whom It May Concern’ certificate. All they have to do is simply send a photo of the damaged vehicle. After getting an electronic copy of the certificate, the car owner can go to any RTA Customer Happiness Centre or Vehicle Registration and Inspection Centre to collect the vehicle plate replacement. #uae #dubai #floodhit #motorists #severeweather #numberplates #temporaryusage #permission #RTA #naturaldisasters #burjdiary #burjdiaryfamily
Even as the UAE braces for more heavy rains in the coming days after the historic rainfall event on April 16, the Arab world has entered a new season that is known as Kanat Al Thuraya. The season marks a significant shift in weather patterns with temperatures breaching the 40°C-mark. True to the nature of the season, the UAE recorded a high of nearly 40°C on the first day of Kanat Al Thuraya. Expected to last till June 7, it signals the UAE’s transition from spring to peak summer heat. During this period, the air is typically dry with a decrease in humidity levels. #uae #weather #summer #newseason #temperature #humiditylevels #weatherpatterns #KanatAlThuraya #significantshift #temperaturebreaching #burjdiary #burjdiaryfamily
Dubai is home to more than 120 of the world’s wealthiest families and individuals, with a total net worth of more than $1 trillion (Dh3.67 trillion) as the UAE has attracted thousands of millionaires from all over the world over the past decade, especially after the pandemic. This has positioned the emirate first in the Middle East, Africa and South Asia (MEASA) and among the top 22 cities globally in terms of wealthiest populations, the Dubai International Financial Centre said. More than 3,500 millionaires from Africa and 1,500 high-net-worth individuals from the UK have relocated to Dubai in the past decade alone, according to New World Wealth. While Henley Private Wealth said that 9,700 millionaires migrated to the UAE in 2022 and 2023 alone. #uae #dubai #wealthiestfamilies #individuals #postpandemic #MEASA #wealthiestpopulations #DIFC #financialcentre #millionaresmigrated #burjdiary #burjdiaryfamily
When entrepreneur Faizah Khadijah was able to access the warehouse of her desserts business, The Sweetie Shop, after the storm in the UAE on April 16, she was reduced to tears. “I had just received a consignment from the UK on the Sunday before the storm which included sprinkles, chocolate and wrapping paper,” she said. “The roof caved in, and everything was destroyed. I took a pen and notepad to write down everything I had to reorder, and I just burst into tears. Five years of my hard work had been ruined.” The British expat is one among hundreds of small and medium enterprise (SME) owners who are counting the losses due to the unprecedented rain and flooding. Faizah said that her dessert shop is continuing to operate out of its location in Ripe Market on a low capacity. “We have already lost so much money that we cannot afford to lose any more,” she said. “So we are running with what we have. We have to continue to reinvest and reorder into the business so we are trying our best.” #uae #entrepreneur #warehouse #dessertsbusiness #sweetieshop #storm #heavyrainfall #consignment #SME #burjdiary #burjdiaryfamily
Visitors at Dubai's Arabian Travel Market (ATM) will get a chance to meet, interact and engage with the second generation of the world’s first AI-powered cabin crew. Qatar Airways' Sama 2.0 will answer real-time questions, help travellers design curated travel experiences, and find answers related to FAQs, destinations, support tips and much more during next week's event. The digital human crew will participate in the Dubai World Trade Centre annual exhibition from May 6 to 9, 2024, at the Qatari Airways pavilion in Hall No.2. Qatar Airways’ customers can also virtually interact with Sama 2.0 through the airline’s immersive digital platform QVerse or its app. #uae #qatarairways #humanlikeAI #CabinCrew #Sama #realtimequestions #digitalhuman #travelexperiences #supporttips #burjdiary #burjdiaryfamily
Yas Island Abu Dhabi, the region’s leading leisure and entertainment destination, has appointed multi-talented Hollywood star Ryan Reynolds as its newest chief island officer (CIO). The announcement ends a week-long suspense following a trailer video showing a mystery skydiver jumping off a plane and landing on the island in a parachute. While former CIO Kevin Hart announced his arrival in a Ferrari, Jason Momoa had paddled his way into the island. Reynolds, following in their footsteps, made sure his entrance was just as grand, ushering the destination to greater heights of adventure and excitement. #uae #yasisland #RyanReynolds #abudhabi #leisure #entertainment #CIO #ChiefIslandOfficer #announcement #KevinHart #JasonMomoa #burjdiary #burjdiaryfamily
The UAE will announce petrol prices for the month of May 2024 on Tuesday to align them with global rates. Petrol prices could go up locally for next month as global oil prices increased after the military conflict flared up between Iran and Israel in April, pushing Brent above $90 a barrel. The prices stayed close to $90 till mid-April before they plummeted to $86 in the third week of April. But prices rose again to $89.5 at the end of last week. Petrol prices saw an average increase of $4.53 a barrel in April 2024 as compared to the previous month. Brent averaged $88.79 a barrel in April as against $84.26 in March. Petrol prices in UAE were increased for the third consecutive month in April with Super 98, Special 95 and E-Plus 91 priced at Dh3.15, Dh3.03 and Dh2.96 a litre, respectively. #uae #petrolprices #may2024 #globaloilprices #militaryconflict #iranandisrael #riseinprice #averageincrement #burjdiary #burjdiaryfamily
The UAE Government has decided to cancel the traffic violations of Omani citizens in the country, according to state-run news agency WAM. This covers all traffic violations incurred from 2018 to 2023. The announcement comes a few days after Oman's Sultan Haitham bin Tariq met the country's leaders on a state visit on Monday. Abu Dhabi Police also announced the immediate implementation of fine cancellation for Omani citizens in the emirate. Major General Pilot Faris Khalaf Al Mazrouei, Commander-in-Chief of Abu Dhabi Police, announced the immediate start of implementing the decision to cancel all traffic violations incurred by citizens of Oman. #uae #oman #uaegovernment #trafficviolations #omanicitizens #SultanHaithamBinTariq #abudhabi #abudhabipolice #immediateimplementation #burjdiary #burjdiaryfamily
Dubai student Pranavananda Saji was named 'outside India topper' after scoring 100 per cent in India’s Joint Entrance Exam (JEE) — known to be one of the world's toughest exams. He clinched an overall rank of 31. People who knew Saji said that one of the big factors that enabled him to ace the test was his limited use of mobile phones. The 17-year-old believes that "our daily devices" are a major distraction — so much so that he has almost eliminated phone tapping and scrolling from his routine. “I always kept my phone on silent and called back people during my free time. If there were any important calls, then those would go to my mother's phone," Saji said. #uae #dubai #dubaistudent #JEE #outsideindiatopper #toughestexams #limiteduse #mobilephone #dailydevices #distraction #burjdiary #burjdiaryfamily
One of the main goals of a new self-driving race car league in Abu Dhabi is to help reduce the number of road accidents around the globe, said a senior figure. On Saturday, teams from across the world will be competing in the event, the first in the UAE. Self-driving cars will take to a track that is more used to household Formula One stars such as Lewis Hamilton and Max Verstappen speeding around, than AI-driven cars. However, there is a much bigger prize at stake than mere track glory for the organisers of the Abu Dhabi Autonomous Racing League (A2RL). “Why we are doing it is because we want to put a big focus on road accidents,” said Tom McCarthy, executive director of Aspire, organiser of the A2RL race and the programme management and business development arm of Abu Dhabi's Advanced Technology Research Council. #uae #abudhabi #selfdriving #racingcar #racingcarleague #roadaccidents #formula1 #lewishamilton #maxcerstappen #A2RL #TomMcCarthy #burjdiary #burjdiaryfamily
US-based electric flying carmaker Archer Aviation has received multi-hundred-million dollar investments from Abu Dhabi to manufacture air taxis in UAE and establish its international headquarters in the Emirates. The investments are also aimed at constructing vertiports in critical locations throughout Abu Dhabi and accelerating Archer’s launch of commercial air taxi operations in the UAE next year. The financial injection from the Abu Dhabi Investment Office (ADIO) comes ahead of Archer’s rollout of commercial air taxi in 2025, using its Midnight aircraft. #uae #USbased #flyingcar #acheraviation #investment #airtaxis #Emirates #internationalheadquarters #financialinjection #burjdiary #burjdiaryfamily
Industry executives have advised UAE residents planning to purchase pre-owned vehicles in the next six to 12 months to be mindful. They recommend buying from approved pre-owned vehicle companies or thoroughly inspecting vehicles before purchasing. The storms in the region last week brought the heaviest rainfall since records began 75 years ago, causing severe road flooding and leading to thousands of cars damaged. These cars are likely to be put up for sale in the local market. #uae #raindamaged #buyerswarned #preowned #industryexecutives #thoroughlyinspection #storm #rainfall #roadflooding #burjdiary #burjdiaryfamily
UAE's aviation authority has granted operational approval for the country's first vertiport. These ports are essential for the vertical takeoff and landing of flying vehicles without traditional aircraft runways, serving as hubs for passenger pick-up, drop-off, and battery charging. This approval by the General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) marks a significant milestone in the UAE's pursuit of innovative transportation solutions and underscores its commitment to advancing autonomous technologies in the transport industry. #uae #aviationauthority #vertiport #flyingvehicles #operationalapproval #aircraftrunways #civilaviation #GCAA #transportation #burjdiary #burjdiayfamily
The Abu Dhabi Police on Thursday reiterated a warning for reckless drivers: Do not overtake on the road shoulder. This time, however, the advisory came in the form of a CGI animation typically used in movies. The road shoulder is reserved for vehicle emergencies. It also serves as the fast lane for ambulances and authorities rushing to save lives at accident sites, the police said. Using it for overtaking is a serious offence that could lead to major collisions and endanger people's lives. In the video, the Abu Dhabi Police showed a red 4WD weaving in and out of traffic — overtaking one vehicle after another. Then, at one point, while trying to overtake a white SUV, it blindly swerved to the hard shoulder — not noticing the car parked on the lane with its hazard lights on, indicating some trouble. #uae #abudhabi #abudhabipolice #reiterated #warning #recklessdrivers #CGIanimation #vehicleemergencies #burjdiary #burjdiaryfamily
Legal programmes in UAE universities are being revamped to help increase job opportunities for the country’s law graduates. A collaborative effort is underway to establish a joint committee that will unite members from the Ministry of Education alongside representatives from top local and international law firms. Their collective goal is to enhance the legal education system here. The initiative seeks to provide students enrolled in law programmes at local universities with practical training opportunities, recommend legal experts for teaching positions at these institutions, and introduce students to the latest developments in the legal field. #uae #universities #revamped #jobs #opportunities #lawgraduates #jointcommittee #lawprogrammes #collectivegoals #burjdiary #burjdiaryfamily
A local community organisation in Ajman has come up with an inventive solution to aid residents stranded by the recent floods. With roads too flooded for even SUVs, the Samantha Kerala Sunni Student Federation (SKSSF - WIQAYA) quickly brought in a wheel loader to deliver much-needed supplies. Sayyid Shuahib Thangal, SKSSF UAE National President, stressed the importance of their decision to rent the heavy machinery. 'We needed to get through those waterlogged streets fast," Thangal said. "The wheel loader was a lifesaver. We loaded it up with food, water, and essentials, making it possible to reach multiple areas with our dedicated volunteers." #uae #ajman #community #organization #SKSSF #WIQAYA #nationalpresident #heavymachinery #burjdiary #burjdiaryfamily
A full moon also known as the pink moon will be visible in the UAE and other parts of the world until Thursday, having first appeared in the skies on Tuesday. With each day, it will become less visible as the Moon gets closer to the third quarter phase, during which it is only a third of the size compared to when fully illuminated. The full moon in April is called the pink moon, US space agency Nasa says. The Moon is not really pink during this celestial event. It is called that because it was when a plant known as herb moss pink would bloom in the 1930s. “The Maine Farmers' Almanac began publishing ‘Indian’ names for full moons in the 1930s and these names are now widely known and used,” Nasa says. #uae #dubai #abudhabi #april #fullmoon #pinkmoon #herbmosspink #bloom #mainefarmers #almanac #burjdiary #burjdiaryfamily
Transport authorities on Tuesday urged the public to temporarily limit their use of the Dubai Metro during peak hours following widespread disruption to services caused by last week's unprecedented storms. Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority sent the plea to users of its mobile app as efforts continue to restore all routes affected by the adverse weather. A number of stations on the Green and Red lines of the citywide network were taken out of operation due to heavy flooding. The UAE experienced its largest single day of rainfall in 75 years last Tuesday, with a major clean-up operation still in full force one week on. #uae #dubai #roadsandtransportauthority #RTA #dubaimetro #peakhours #disruption #rainfall #burjdiary #burjdiaryfamliy
Property Monitor, a real estate research and data platform, revealed that the Dubai property market has witnessed an increase in new project launches on the map. On average, more than one project is launched daily in 2024, with a rate of a new project every 18 hours. According to the March report from Dubai's real estate market, issued by the institution and obtained by Al Bayan, the initial figures for new projects on the map showed the launch of nearly 10,000 units for sale during March. These projects contributed to an unprecedented total of 34,000 units distributed across 120 projects in the first quarter of this year, with a new launch occurring approximately every 18 hours. #uae #dubai #realestate #newproject #18hours #propertymarket #realestateresearch #dataplatform #albayan #burjdiary #burjdiaryfamily