An Indian photographer living in Ajman has won $1 million in the latest Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaire draw. Jijo Pulikkathodi, 41, took home the top prize with ticket number 4891. Pulikkathodi bought the winning ticket online on August 22. What makes the win especially interesting is that he split the cost of the ticket with 17 Indian friends who had been taking part in the Dubai Duty Free promotion together. The group had been in on the promotion for around three to four months before their ticket landed the major cash prize. Pulikkathodi said the money would help all…
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For many people, postage stamps are treasured collectibles that hold onto memories and history. For Muhammed Bilal, a young Indian designer living in Sharjah, stamps have come to mean something far more personal. Six of his artworks are now part of official UAE commemorative stamps, marking a big moment in both his career and the country’s cultural story. Bilal, a 28-year-old designer from Kerala, works as a senior designer at the Sharjah Institute for Heritage. His designs were chosen by Emirates Post in collaboration with the institute to mark the 23rd edition of Sharjah Heritage Days, held in February 2026.…
Wizz Air has signalled plans to bring back flights to Dubai and Abu Dhabi as part of a wider return to the Gulf region. The airline announced that Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Jeddah and Amman are all coming back to its network. According to the announcement, the airline plans to offer 12 routes with 49 weekly flights across the four cities. Wizz Air has also encouraged travellers to go ahead and book the services, although it has not yet shared the full details of the planned routes. This announcement could mark a significant shift for Wizz Air in the region. The…
Dubai is a city where people buy and sell almost everything online. If your home is filled with clothes you no longer wear, furniture you want to swap out, old electronics or anything else gathering dust, selling it online can be a simple way to free up some space. There are several platforms in Dubai that make it easier to find buyers for pre-loved goods. Some are built for everyday household items, while others focus on fashion, designer products, or luxury goods. 1. Taggy Taggy is a fashion-focused resale app built to make second-hand shopping easier. It is worth a…
Dubai International Airport (DXB) continues to handle flights from major airlines, but not every international carrier has made its way back to the UAE after the regional disruption earlier this year. Five major foreign airlines have now confirmed their Dubai services will stay suspended into 2027. United Airlines, Air Canada, Virgin Atlantic, Finnair and Luxair have all pushed back their planned return dates. The changes mainly affect long-haul routes connecting Dubai with North America and Europe. Meanwhile, Emirates and flydubai continue running their networks as usual, and several other international and regional airlines have already resumed flights to Dubai. Which…