A passenger who joked that her chest might explode during an airport body search has been cleared in court. The Egyptian’s comments backfired when she warned Abu Dhabi Airport security to “be careful or they will explode,” as she was patted down by a female officer after setting off the scanner. When police failed to find any explosives she was charged with making a false report. She had been sentenced to two months in jail by Abu Dhabi Misdemeanour Court, but was cleared on appeal.
UAE fuel prices announced for August
Fuel prices have been announced for the month of August by the UAE Fuel Price Committee.
Parkin to manage mosque parking spaces in Dubai
Parkin is set to operate and manage 2,100 parking spaces across 59 mosques in Dubai from August under a new agreement with the Islamic Affairs & Charitable Activates Department (IACAD).
Emirates suspends social media advertisements amid scam surge
Emirates Airline has suspended all advertising on social media platforms as it addresses a wave of fraudulent adverts and warns customers against fake ticket promotions.
UAE Central Bank revokes licence of Gomti Exchange
The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has revoked the license of Dubai-based Gomti Exchange and removed its name from the registry over alleged non-compliance with anti-money laundering laws.
UAE launches 'advertiser permit' to regulate social media promotions
All content creators will need a mandatory "advertiser permit" for social media promotions, whether paid or unpaid, the UAE Media Council announced on Wednesday.
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UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan’s visit to the US to boost economic and technology ties including AI.
Apple Inc. shares fell Monday after a closely followed analyst warned that demand for the firm’s new iPhone 16 Pro model has been lower than expected. Is this a sign that the AI software just isn’t ready?
Does working from home kill productivity or can it benefit staff by giving them more flexibility and a better work/life balance?
Dubai’s current population is more than double compared to almost twenty years ago, which now stands at 3.7 million. Lots of families are also moving to the UAE now. So what does it mean for the property market?
Glory Ehirim Nkiruka is Noon’s first ever female delivery driver. In her first ever interview, she explained why she loves her job, despite the heat!
