Are you set to make your goals a reality? Sounds like you’re going to need a good plan and for that check out #KTUniExpo. It serves as a perfect launching and great for youngsters prepping for med school, fashion designing, app development, or even space research. 💫 🗓️With only two days, it makes terrific use … Read more
Divorce is never easy, and for expatriate families in the UAE, there are additional questions regarding residency rights that can make the process even more complicated. A Khaleej Times reader posed the following question:“If I divorce my husband, will my children and I still be dependent on him for sponsorship?”Here’s the picture: 👶 Sobre Los … Read more
The results show that the UAE’s roads have undergone a profound change. In 2007, the number of road fatalities stood at 21.7 per 100,000 people. This figure has impressively decreased by over 91% and is expected to reach only 1.8 in 2024. Moreover, pedestrian deaths have decreased as well. The number dropped from 9.5 to … Read more
At the tender age of 16, Aanya Rajput from GEMS Modern Academy has become an IBDP student and a household name in the technology and heritage circles with the release of her mobile app – one of the few archaeology-oriented digital applications emenating from the UAE. To further improve the archaeological experience of the UAE, … Read more
On Sunday morning, a 52-storey residential skyscraper in Sharjah, which houses over 1,500 residents of various nationalities, was engulfed in flames. The fire that started from one of the apartments at the penthouse level encapsulated the residents as they tried to escape the building. At 11:31 Sharjah Police received an emergency call which activated the … Read more
Starting April 15, the UAE will add provisions to its federal personal status law for the first time ever, addressing issues that have been neglected. The new ammendments reportedly concentrate on enhancing the effectiveness, flexibility, and cohesion of legal practices throughout the jurisdiction. They are expected to streamline processes such as marriage, divorce, custody issues, … Read more
New York City continues to grieve following a horrific helicopter crash in the Hudson River on Thursday that killed six people, three of whom were children. Recovery for the aircraft proves even more complicated given that, as officials have stated, it did not have any flight data, voice recorders or cameras on board. The NTSB … Read more
Dubai and Abu Dhabi have taken the lead – emerging as the top global cities for millionaire relocation and wealth development— according to a new report released today by Savills, the global real estate consultancy. “Dubai combines financial incentives with a good climate, and quality of life” the Savills report noted. Topping the list, Dubai … Read more
A fire broke out in Sharjah at a 52-storey residential tower which houses over 1,500 people of different nationalities on Sunday morning amid commotion. 🚨 At 11:31 am, Police in Sharjah received a call regarding a fire in an apartment located on one of the uppermost floors. Emergency services started moving within minutes. 👮♂️👨🚒 Police … Read more
Sharjah has initiated the exploration of advanced technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) aimed at minimising fire related disasters in the emirate as a partial measure towards enhancing building safety. Locally and internationally affiliated specialists along with government bodies are vigorously undertaking research at the American University of Sharjah focused on employing AI for fire hazard … Read more