Author: Mohan Nasre

When the Chennai Super Kings add a young player to their squad, it usually gets noticed. CSK has a specific reputation for identifying talent early and developing it properly, and the names that come through their system tend to stick around in Indian cricket for a long time. Macneil’s inclusion is getting noticed for a different reason, too — not just because of what he can do with a cricket ball, but because of what it took to get him here. He grew up in Dubai. His father saw something in him early and pushed him toward professional cricket when…

Dubai Safari Park has come up with one of the more charming promotional ideas you’ll hear about this season. If your name is Salam or Salama, you might just be walking into the park for free — and all of it started because of a baby rhino. The park recently welcomed a newborn white rhino calf named Salam, and in celebration, they’ve launched what they’re calling the “Month of Salam” — a community campaign that invites anyone sharing that name to participate in a competition for complimentary entry tickets. It’s a simple, feel-good idea that has resonated quickly with families…

Eight minutes. That’s all it took for Sharjah Civil Defence marine rescue teams to pull a driver to safety after his car plunged into Sharjah Creek on the morning of May 14. The speed of the response almost certainly saved his life, and the operation has since drawn widespread praise from residents across the UAE. The incident happened at around 7:04 am near Khalid Lagoon, opposite the Sharjah Courthouse. As it turned out, marine rescue personnel were already in the area conducting a routine patrol when the vehicle entered the water. They saw it happen and moved immediately. The driver…

The concept of financial stability in the United Arab Emirates is undergoing a gradual transformation as more individuals — particularly younger generations — shift toward investing, asset building, and diversifying income sources, moving beyond the traditional reliance on employment and fixed monthly salaries as the primary source of financial security. In conventional economies, financial stability has long been associated with stable employment and predictable income. However, as economies mature and diversify, the equation begins to change. The key question is no longer simply “Where do you work?” but increasingly “What do you own?” and how income can be converted into…

Dubai Taxi Company has made its biggest move since going public, announcing the acquisition of National Taxi in a deal worth Dh1.45 billion. It’s a significant step that pushes the company well beyond its Dubai roots and into a much larger footprint across the UAE. National Taxi is one of the country’s established transport operators, running services across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Al Ain. The deal is expected to close in the third quarter of 2026, once regulatory approvals come through from the relevant transport authorities. For Dubai Taxi Company, this is clearly about playing a longer game — building…