Author: Mohan Nasre

If you haven’t heard about the Dubai Summer Surprises AED 10 dining promotion yet, now is a good time to pay attention. Until August 30, 2026, more than 160 restaurants and cafés across Dubai are offering selected dishes for AED 10 — and a good number of them are clustered around Dubai Metro stations on the Red and Green Lines. For anyone planning to get around the city by Metro anyway, this turns a regular commute or sightseeing trip into a genuinely affordable food adventure. The 10 Dirham Dish campaign has been organised by the Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishment…

Dubai Customs has stopped a significant smuggling operation — more than 70 million illicit cigarettes destined for a European country were intercepted before they could leave the UAE. The operation covered nine shipments processed through three separate air cargo facilities in Dubai. What made the interception particularly notable was the method: customs officials didn’t stumble across the cigarettes through a routine check. They identified suspicious patterns in shipment data, followed the thread, and connected all nine consignments to a single importer before the cargo could clear. Cigarettes Concealed as Clothing The nine shipments collectively contained 360,500 cartons of cigarettes —…

The Dubai Government has introduced three new initiatives aimed at improving the wellbeing and overall working experience of its employees. Led by the Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR), the measures address flexible working arrangements, financial wellbeing and a new mechanism for understanding what employees actually need from their workplace. The programme sits within a broader push to make the public sector a more flexible and sustainable place to work — one that can attract skilled people, keep them engaged and support their quality of life over the long term. Three Initiatives Focus on Different Areas of Employee Wellbeing The…

Atif Aslam is one of South Asia’s most beloved voices, but in a recent sit-down with Curly Tales, he gave fans something a little more personal than a setlist — a look at the man behind the music. The conversation ranged from the stories that inspired his most recognisable songs to the meals he reaches for when he wants to feel at home. When the food question came up, he didn’t hesitate: dal-chawal, fattoush and salmon. Simple, honest choices that say something about who he is when the concerts are over and the crowds have gone home. Atif Aslam Says…

With the 2026–27 academic year almost here, parents facing large tuition bills have more options than ever to spread the cost across monthly payments. A review of publicly advertised facilities from 13 UAE banks found plans ranging from three months all the way to 24 months — enough flexibility to suit a wide range of financial situations. The important caveat: the cheapest-looking option isn’t always the lowest-cost one in practice. Some banks advertise zero-interest or zero-profit plans but attach processing or administration fees. Others charge percentage-based fees for longer repayment periods that can add up significantly depending on the amount…