Dubai has scrapped its 30% alcohol tax in an apparent bid to boost tourism. It will also stop charging for personal alcohol licences – something residents who want to drink at home must have. Dubai has been relaxing laws for…
Cocaine ‘super-cartel’ busted in Dubai, Europe: police
Police have dismantled a huge drugs “super-cartel” that controlled a third of Europe’s cocaine trade, arresting 49 people in various countries, including six chief suspects in Dubai, Europol said on Monday. The huge international operation seized 30 tonnes of the…
Nigerians detained in Dubai, passports seized
Some Nigerians who travelled to Dubai were detained at the airport and their passports seized. Few others were seen demanding answers after their passports were seized without explanation. Others are seen sitting in an empty area as they waited to…
High-tech JBM Studio launches in Dubai for TV, film, music and stage production
JBM Studio has launched a new space for creative and multimedia production in Al Quoz, Dubai. The 5,200-square-metre studio spans two floors and features equipment catering to film, TV, music and stage productions. The hub also seamlessly combines virtual and…
Dubai arrests British man over $1.7b Denmark tax fraud case
Dubai police said Friday they arrested and planned to extradite a British man wanted in Denmark over a $1.7 billion tax fraud case. Dubai police identified the man as Sanjay Shah and said his arrest came after Denmark signed an…
Lagos shuts down Chrisland Schools
The Lagos State Government has shut down all Chrisland Schools in Lagos State indefinitely. This followed a controversy generated over an “immoral act” engaged in by students of the school during a trip to Dubai. The shutdown notice was contained…
Konga Travel rolls out biggest discount for travellers
Konga Travel and Tours, Nigeria’s frontline travel booking agency, has rolled out the biggest discount for prospective travellers this season, with the company offering flyers zero profit ticketing for flights to a number of destinations along with a number of…
When Last Did You Travel For Pleasure? – Gbubemi Atimomo
…thoughts on our travel motivations and destinations About thirteen years ago, I went on a group trip to Dubai with twenty-five people: I only knew three of those people. I had been friends with one of them before the time…
UAE extends ban on Nigerian flights
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has extended suspension of flights from Nigeria (Lagos and Abuja) from February 28 to March 10. The UAE aviation authorities made this known in the updated travel protocol posted on the website of the Emirates…
It’s time to enhance the look and feel of our cities – Gbenga Onabanjo
The urban environment influences our lives considerably and plays a very important role in our wellbeing generally. That is why the urban equation needs to be delicately balanced between the quest to drive economic development that delivers many public services…
