BurjDiary, Dubai (2025)

24/05/2024

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.

24/05/2024

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.

23/05/2024

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.

23/05/2024

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.

22/05/2024

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.”

22/05/2024

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.

22/05/2024

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.

22/05/2024

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."

21/05/2024

New posh communities may have been gaining popularity in Dubai but three staple neighbourhoods remain on top of millionaires' list: Dubai Marina, Downtown and Business Bay. These three prime residential areas where millionaires are buying properties, said a new study released on Tuesday.

Millionaires from new markets are now flocking to Dubai to cash in on lower prices and high growth, according to the annual survey conducted by real estate consultancy firm Knight Frank.

Based on a survey of 217 respondents from 11 countries with a value of $20 million, it found that the US, China, Canada, UK and India are the top markets from where millionaires plan to buy property in Dubai.

These areas are among the top 15 places where millionaires are placing their bets when it comes to buying prime property, according to Knight Frank’s Destination Dubai 2024:

1: Dubai South/Expo City
2: Dubai Canal
3: Dubai Hills Estate
4: Palm Jumeirah
5: Emirates Hills
6: Jumeirah Bay Island
7: Jumeirah Gulf Estates
8: World Island
9: Al Qudra
10: Tilal Al Ghaf
11: Emaar South

21/05/2024

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.

21/05/2024

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.

21/05/2024

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.

20/05/2024

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.

20/05/2024

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.

18/05/2024

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.

18/05/2024

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.

17/05/2024

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.

17/05/2024

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.

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