Muslims in Dubai can marry irrespective of their nationalities
Head of the family court at the Dubai Courts Judge Salem Obaid Othman has ruled that the marriage officiants in the emirate of Dubai...
Dubai Residents Concerned about Cost of Living
Although the latest Consumer Confidence Survey conducted by the Department of Economic Development (DED) shows general positive consumer sentiment, it also indicates that...
Community Development Authority launches various activities to mark International Day for...
The Community Development Authority (CDA) in Dubai has announced the roll-out of a special campaign entitled “My parents…My Blessingâ€. Organised to mark the International...
Burj Al Arab Hotel to host Woibex – Global Women Leaders...
Women leaders around the world will meet at Burj Al Arab Hotel on 7th – 8th March 2011, for two days to discuss and...
Do young people care about privacy?
People often say that the young are not concerned about their privacy. That is a common belief because teenagers share their personal information on...
High Rise in Emirati Divorces
Immaturity and false expectations seem to be the main reasons for the increasing number of divorces among Emiratis, according to psychologists and social...
Dubai Ladies Club Celebrates International Women’s Day
To mark International Women's Day 2011, Dubai Ladies Club, a member of Dubai Women Establishment, was joined by the American Women's Association of Dubai...
79% of new expats believe UAE is a happy, welcoming and...
In the run up to the UAE’s 44th National Day, 71% of residents say their country is well on track to becoming an innovation-led...
Gulf states concerned over inter-family marriage
Marriage between relatives is seen as distasteful within some cultures, but it has been a common feature in many others for thousands of years.
However,...
Young people are easy victims of consumerism
We live in a consumer-oriented society, where goods and services rule our lives and often even form our values. Today, in the 21st century,...
City Centre Rotana Hosts the “Sunshine” Sessions
City Centre Rotana Doha, one of the leading hospitality properties in town in collaboration with the renowned blogger and life coach Polly Byles (@followyoursunshineblog)...
Eid Al-Adha holiday for federal departments from November 15th
Eid Al-Adha holiday for federal ministries and departments is to start on Monday, November 15th (corresponding to Dhul Hijjah 9th) and ends on Thursday,...
Women foreign workers growing in importance in the Middle East
Labor migration has led to an increase in the independence of women and their influence over household decisions, but more could be done to...
UAE Citizens in Japan Safe
Director of Media Affairs '&' Government Communications at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Sultan Mohammed Al Ali today called UAE Ambassador to Japan Saeed...
62 People Own Same Wealth as Half the World
Runaway inequality has created a world where 62 people own as much as the poorest half of the world’s population – a figure that...
Identity card registration deadline for nationals extended for six months
The Board of Directors of Emirates Identity Authority (EIDA) has approved a number of recommendations made by EIDA with respect to the mechanism of...
Dubai population tops two million
Dubai-based population increased by more than 22,000 people, according to official data. The emirate’s population totalled 2,000,113, according to the population clock of the...
ID cards for Emiratis valid for 5 years
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The Emirates Identity Authority has explained that the main reason behind the decision that the ID card for UAE nationals be valid for...