Abu Dhabi: Aldar Properties on Thursday announced its latest half-year results for 2019 with revenue increasing by 15 per cent to Dh3.42 billion driven by the group’s strong sales in …
Eid Al Adha prayer timings in UAE announced
Dubai: Eid Al Adha prayers will be offered in designated mosques and Eid mussallah in Dubai at 6.07 am on Sunday, August 11. ### Muslims across the world offer the …
What is Hajj? A simple guide to Islams annual pilgrimage
What is Hajj? ### Hajj is the name of a pilgrimage to Islamic holy sites in and around Makkah, a city in Saudi Arabia. It is obligatory to perform at least …
‘Flight shame’ website spells out emissions toll on global climate
New York: Getting ready to cruise in first class from New York to Beijing? That will be 15.6 square meters of Arctic ice down the drain, thank you. ### Enjoy …
Off the cuff: Addiction and sweating the white lie
Australia is a scenic country. In autumn, the trees add their bit to heightening this beauty. The leaves in the park where I take my daily morning walk are a …
Higher costs, lower supply push up Eid livestock prices
Dubai: Customers will have to pay more for sacrificial goats and sheep this Eid Al Adha because of higher transport costs and lower supply of the livestock, traders at Dubai …
Have you spotted the new smart toilets in Dubai?
Dubai: Public loos are soon going to become a much more pleasant experience, with air conditions and a touch screen to boot. ### Dubai Municipality announced that it has started …
Rahul Dravid asked to clear himself of conflict by Ethics Officer
New Delhi: Former India skipper Rahul Dravid has been sent a notice by BCCI Ethics Officer D.K. Jain after the latter received a complain from Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA) …
Harry Maguire must live with the price tag pressure, says Van Dijk
London: Harry Maguire will come under the microscope like never before after his £80 million (Dh356.8 million) move to Manchester United made him the world’s most expensive defender and Liverpool’s …
Indian President declares abrogation of Article 370 provisions for Jammu and Kashmir
New Delhi:President Ram Nath Kovind has declared abrogation of the provisions of Article 370 of the Indian Constitution which gave special status to Jammu and Kashmir, after Parliament passed a …