Taking a few simple steps and precautions before travelling will help keep your home safe and your utility bills to a minimum.
That’s the message from DEWA, which has issued a checklist as part of its annual "Let’s Make This Summer Green" campaign.
It’s reminding residents to turn off the main water supply and unplug the electrical appliances before heading off on holidays.
Switching off lights and using a specialised technician to check water leaks are some of the other handy tips.
Authorities receive over 200,000 emergency calls during record rainfall
Emergency services received over 200,000 calls during the recent extreme weather in the UAE.
Dubai radio's 'give back' campaign to donate 20 cars to flood victims
In response to the recent unprecedented weather in the UAE, Virgin Radio Dubai has teamed up with Al Habtoor Motors to help those in need.
UAE field hospital fits prosthetics for Gaza victims
The UAE field hospital in Gaza has begun fitting prosthetics for those who lost limbs during the catastrophic events on the Gaza Strip.
Dubai Customs finds 4 kg drugs hidden in traveller's luggage
Dubai Customs found over 4 kg of drugs carefully hidden inside car parts, which were stashed inside a secret compartment of a traveller's suitcase.
Dubai solidified as global aviation hub, says Dubai Airports CEO
Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports, says Dubai's growth goes hand-in-hand with the growth of its aviation infrastructure and the new Al Maktoum International Airport expansion plans signifys another bold step in that journey.
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Every weekday afternoon, Helen Farmer will help you to navigate the highs and lows of life in the UAE. Stay up to date with what’s happening and where to go.
John Lyons of Espace Real Estate says there is a slight slowdown in the property market during summer. So we asked him, does this mean prices are negotiable during the summer months?
Lawyer Rebecca Kelly of Clyde & Co. explained why UAE judicial authorities are setting up new offices to deal with financial crime, including money laundering.
Airalo - an eSim company disrupting telco's roaming revenues, has raised $60 million in funding including investment from our own e&.
It sounds like an episode of The Jetsons, but the sight of flying taxis whizzing around our cities could be much closer than you think.
The UAE has said that tougher penalties will come into force from 1st August for not keeping proper corporate tax records.
