Vianne Burog

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A former researcher and college instructor, Vianne left the academe and the corporate world to pursue a home-based writing career after she became a mom. She has a flair for turning her two-hour block of free time each day into a productive writing session.

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African Maid Who Assaulted Dubai Employer Jailed, To Be Deported

The maid will be deported to her country after serving her one-month prison sentence.

Jan 02, 2023

British Girl In Dubai Becomes Youngest Master Scuba Diver At 12

Ellie Craig broke the record of Toby Monteiro-Hourigan, who became the youngest master scuba diver in December 2020 after he turned 12.

Jan 02, 2023

Five women are suing Qatar Airways and the state-run Qatar Civil Aviation Authority after they were subjected to intrusive searches at Doha Airport in 2020

UAE Residents Advised To Bring Emirates ID While Traveling To India

The notice comes after visa stamping on passports was abolished as a requirement for UAE residents.

Dec 22, 2022

Dubai Partners With Airbnb To Attract Remote Workers To UAE

Dubai and Airbnb are set to unveil a remote working hub that will provide important information to people seeking to work in the UAE.

Dec 22, 2022

A picture taken on January 24, 2022 shows Abu Dhabi, capital of the UAE which has come again under attack by Yemen's Huthi rebels

Dubai Developer Deyaar To Launch Dh 300M Worth Residential, Hotel Projects

The projects will include 400 residential units and hotel apartments across Dubai.

Dec 21, 2022

United Arab Emirates Minister of State for Foreign Trade Thani Al Zeyoudi

UAE To Host World Trade Organization's 13th Ministerial Conference In 2024

The conference will be attended by representatives from 164 countries in the WTO.

Dec 20, 2022

General view of terminal three at Dubai International Airport in Dubai

Abu Dhabi Airport To Eliminate Passport Use With Cutting-Edge Biometric Technology

Once implemented, passengers at the Abu Dhabi Airport will no longer need to present their passports and boarding passes to airport staff.

Dec 20, 2022

159 Beggars Arrested In Abu Dhabi In Major Crackdown

The UAE has been doubling its efforts to eradicate the practice of begging across the country.

Dec 19, 2022

Emiratization: UAE Warns Private Companies Against Deceptive Job Ads, Low Salaries To Locals

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratization has issued a formal resolution to support the government's Emiratization drive.

Dec 19, 2022

Saudi Arabia Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman is received by Qatari Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad al-Thani on the sidelines of the World Cup in Doha

'Proud Of Atlas Lions': Sheikh Mohammed Thanks Morocco For World Cup 2022 Performance

Sheikh Mohammed said the Atlas Lions brought the region pride and "raised the heads of Arabs."

Dec 15, 2022

Construction workers unload equipment at a building site for a residential apartment block in central Wellington, New Zealand

UAE Implements New Law Safeguarding Domestic Workers' Rights

The UAE has reiterated its commitment to upholding the rights of domestic workers across the Emirates.

Dec 15, 2022

Private Firms Urged To Place Emiratis In Skilled Positions To Hit Emiratization Targets

UAE nationals are likely to search for greener pastures somewhere else if they are not offered high compensation packages, authorities said.

Dec 14, 2022

US Missions In UAE Expand Consular Staff To Address Visa Processing Delays, Backlog

A senior consular official said hiring more staff will help address the existing backlog but it may still take a long time to clear all applications.

Dec 14, 2022

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das attends a news conference in Mumbai

Sheikh Abdullah, S Jaishankar Hold Talks On Long-Standing UAE-India Ties

The two top diplomats tackled comprehensive partnerships across various sectors of mutual interest between India and the UAE.

Dec 13, 2022

Sheikh Mohammed Greenlights Phase II Of Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan

The second phase of the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan includes 10 key projects and initiatives, including Enhancing Urban Centers.

Dec 13, 2022

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed al-Nahyan, on the left, and Egypt's President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi shake hands after a ceremony to sign a memorandum of understanding to build a 10-gigawatt onshore wind project in Egypt

UAE FM Sheikh Abdullah Meets Saudi Counterpart Prince Faisal In Abu Dhabi

The two leaders discussed the strong ties between the leadership of Saudi Arabia and the UAE and their people.

Dec 12, 2022

Five-Year-Old Girl Falls To Death From Dubai High-Rise

The girl was reportedly playing with her sister when the accident took place.

Dec 12, 2022

UAE Private Companies Seek Help From Recruiters To Achieve Emiratization Targets

Employers that fail to reach the target by the deadline will have to pay a fine of Dh72,000 to the government for each Emirati worker they fail to hire.

Dec 08, 2022

Russian President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting in Sochi

UAE, Russia Discuss OPEC+, Stress Oil Price Cap Against 'Principles Of World Trade'

The European Union, G7, and Australia have agreed to impose a $60 per barrel Russian gas price cap starting February 2023.

Dec 08, 2022

UAE's Mars Mission, Scientists Honored At Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Knowledge Award

The award ceremony aims to boost knowledge-based economic growth and sustainable development in the region.

Dec 07, 2022

Saudi Arabia Sets Sights On Building Floating Hotels In Space

Saudi Arabia is trying to revive its space program by tapping into new opportunities in space.

Dec 06, 2022

Oil barrels are pictured at the site of Canadian group Vermilion Energy in Parentis-en-Born

UAE Inks Historic Oil Deal With Malaysia To Explore Hydrocarbon In The Emirate

The deal comes after the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) conducted preliminary operations in the concession area.

Dec 06, 2022

UAE Minister Urges Private Companies To Meet Emiratization Target To Avoid Fines

Starting Jan. 1, 2023, companies that fail to achieve the target will be fined with a Dh 72,000 penalty for every UAE national they fail to hire.

Dec 05, 2022

People receive COVID-19 boosters targeting Omicron

Several COVID Testing And Vaccination Centers Permanently Closed In UAE

The UAE lifted most COVID-19 precautionary measures after witnessing a steady decline in infection rates.

Dec 01, 2022

UAE Moon Mission Launch Postponed Again, New Date Yet To Be Revealed

This is the fourth time the launch of UAE's Moon Mission has been delayed.

Dec 01, 2022

UAE Reaffirms Support For Palestine On International Day of Solidarity With Palestinians

The UN General Assembly adopted Resolution 181 on Nov. 29, 1947, recommending the partition of Palestine.

Nov 30, 2022

Iran successfully test-launches a three-stage solid-fuel rocket capable of carrying satellites into space on November 5, one of a series of recent advances it has boasted in its aerospace programme

Rashid Rover: UAE's First Moon Mission All Set For Launch

The Rashid Rover is expected to land on the Atlas Crater of the moon by the end of April 2023.

Nov 29, 2022

UAE Introduces Family Business Law To Boost Economy, Attract Investments

The law, which will come into effect in January 2023, is part of the government's efforts to ensure the growth and prosperity of family businesses in the region.