Nasreen Abdulla

Nasreen Abdulla

nasreen@khaleejtimes.com

Nasreen Abdulla is a Special Correspondent covering food, tech and human interest stories. When not challenged by deadlines, you’ll find her pulling off submissions on the jiu jitsu mats.

UAE midday work ban: Delivery riders capped at 3 orders during peak heat hours

UAE midday work ban: Delivery riders capped at 3 orders during peak heat hours

Delivery platforms Careem and Talabat have rolled out cooling stations, order caps and health checks as midday break rules protect riders from summer heat

Indian passport renewal in UAE: Supreme Court permits temporary outsourcing

Indian passport renewal in UAE: Supreme Court permits temporary outsourcing

The Apex court has permitted the Indian missions in the UAE, Kuwait, Singapore and Canberra to temporarily engage the service providers whose contracts were previously set aside

UAE residents erupt in cheers, tears as Spain beat Argentina to win World Cup

UAE residents erupt in cheers, tears as Spain beat Argentina to win World Cup

Football fans packed fan zones, homes and cinemas for the Fifa World Cup final as Spain's victory brought celebration, tears, and strangers together over football

CBSE Grade 10 results: Months of uncertainty end as UAE students get board marksheets

CBSE Grade 10 results: Months of uncertainty end as UAE students get board marksheets

While some celebrated the outcome, others felt they could have performed better if the examinations had not been interrupted by the ongoing conflict in the region

World Cup fever in UAE: 40-member watch parties, homemade burgers for final night

World Cup fever in UAE: 40-member watch parties, homemade burgers for final night

From hosting a family gathering to watching alone out of superstition, UAE residents share their plans for the big game and how they're handling Monday morning

Instead of fearing AI disruption, UAE youth are using it to adapt and shape their careers

Instead of fearing AI disruption, UAE youth are using it to adapt and shape their careers

One education expert highlighted today’s youth agility and adaptability, saying they embrace feedback, learn quickly and turn setbacks into opportunities

Teen who survived brain injury after e-bike crash ready to serve in UAE National Service

Teen who survived brain injury after e-bike crash ready to serve in UAE National Service

After multiple surgeries and two years of recovery, an Emirati teen who nearly died in an e-bike crash has graduated high school and is set to serve his country

Indian govt moves Supreme Court after Delhi ruling to retender consular services

Indian govt moves Supreme Court after Delhi ruling to retender consular services

This will include service at the Indian missions in the UAE, along with those in Kuwait, Singapore, and Australia

UAE's National Ambulance responds to over 73,000 emergency cases in first half of 2026

UAE's National Ambulance responds to over 73,000 emergency cases in first half of 2026

Its teams are deployed at 60 locations across the emirates to ensure rapid response to emergencies including traffic accidents, medical cases, and various injuries

Indian passport renewal in UAE: Direct appointment system, higher fees, and what comes next

Indian passport renewal in UAE: Direct appointment system, higher fees, and what comes next

As the tender chaos has left Indian passport services in limbo, here is everything expats need to know, from booking slots to higher fees and consulate closures