Travel agents in Muscat say holiday bookings for Dubai have risen by 80 per cent in the past 12 months, as Omanis hit by rising inflation opt for destinations closer to home. Dubai has taken over from Thailand as the top holiday destination for Omanis. "Omani travellers now prefer to go on...

As a soother, the school also plans to offer 10 per cent discount on tuition fees. Allaying fears of parents and children, the owner of Ryan Private School Mussafah has said that the institution is 'functioning normally' and will soon get a brand new name. As a soother, the school...

DUBAI // Judge Ayman Abdul Hakam must be one of the busiest men in his profession. Few judges would be able to say that they have settled 6,000 cases in just over seven weeks, but that’s exactly what Judge Hakam has achieved since the launch of the One Day Court in Dubai in March. Set up...

Let the full moon steal your breath away on May 12th at DIP. Music: By our DIP Residents Mr Shef Codes, Mr Levier, David De Luca, DJ Brooklyn and DJ Slim. So let the Hip Hop magic by the beach begin under a sky full of moon. Reserve now on 050 226 1662 (Free entry all day & all night long)...

Heavy losses in recent fires have increased the cost of insuring high-rise properties in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) at least four-fold, with some policies beginning to take into account loss of business, a UAE-based insurance lawyer said on Thursday. Michael Kortbawi, Partner at...

The launch comes as Oppo continues to gain smartphone market share globally Chinese smartphone manufacturer Oppo has launched its latest device the F3 in the Gulf region under an aggressive pricing strategy. The aluminium handset, which is being marketed for its wide-angle group...

A total of 20.246m³ of cement was poured in 62 hours for a new mall construction Sharjah: A crew of Sharjah Municipality and construction workers working on a new mall in Muweilah set a new world record for the largest continuous concrete pouring. The concrete pouring took 62 hours....

Damac Properties, a leading luxury real estate developer in the region, has launched Evo Townhomes, a range of two-bedroom homes that appeal to couples and young professionals who are in search of a revolutionary living concept. Combining both space and practicality, Evo Townhomes provide...

Plans for boxing and fitness centres are currently underway in Bahrain, Morocco, the UAE, India and Switzerland American heavyweight legend Mike Tyson on Thursday unveiled plans to launch a boxing fitness franchise named after him. The Mike Tyson Academy will open branches in the Middle...

Damac Properties Chairman Hussain Sajwani on Thursday rang the market opening bell to celebrate the listing of a $500-million sukuk (Islamic bond), issued by its subsidiary Damac Real Estate Development Limited (DRED), on Nasdaq Dubai. The listing on the region’s international exchange supports...