SM Ayaz Zakir

ayaz@khaleejtimes.com

SM Ayaz Zakir is a Senior Correspondent with a flair for extraordinary stories. His playground? Every corner of the UAE. He often ventures into remote corners of the country to capture compelling news and human interest stories.

Travelling back to UAE? Residents change dates, airports to save on late August flights

Travelling back to UAE? Residents change dates, airports to save on late August flights

Earlier, Khaleej Times reported that airfares on some UAE-bound routes had more than doubled by late August, with the steepest increases on busy Indian sectors

Missing since 1961: UAE family renews search for boy lost in deadly MV Dara tragedy

Missing since 1961: UAE family renews search for boy lost in deadly MV Dara tragedy

The Dubai family restarted its search after a social media video surfaced, hoping old memories and a possible Bahrain connection could finally lead them to Amin

UAE doctors warn low testosterone may be behind burnout-like signs in men over 40

UAE doctors warn low testosterone may be behind burnout-like signs in men over 40

More men are testing testosterone as doctors warn that fatigue, low libido, weight gain and brain fog may point to hormonal or underlying health issues

Chasing rain in 50°C UAE summer: Residents drive 150km to find hail, storms

Chasing rain in 50°C UAE summer: Residents drive 150km to find hail, storms

Rain chasers can spend up to seven hours on the road and travel more than 150km following clouds from one location to another, with no guarantee of finding rain

UAE Lottery announces weekly Lucky Day Draw results

UAE Lottery announces weekly Lucky Day Draw results

The latest Saturday draw saw three Lucky Chance participants each take home a Dh50,000 prize

UAE public holiday: Best places to visit during the August long weekend

UAE public holiday: Best places to visit during the August long weekend

Residents can fly abroad, explore nearby getaways or opt for a UAE staycation during the August 28-30 three-day break marking Prophet Muhammad’s birthday

UAE summer: 5,000 health kits for Dubai delivery riders with cooling towels, hand fans

UAE summer: 5,000 health kits for Dubai delivery riders with cooling towels, hand fans

Authorities urged riders to drink water regularly, take sufficient rest breaks and use appropriate protective equipment, as part of the summer safety campaign

Look: Dubai Al Yalayis Etihad Rail station takes shape ahead of September 30 opening

Look: Dubai Al Yalayis Etihad Rail station takes shape ahead of September 30 opening

Workers, cranes and heavy machinery were active across the site as landscaping, access areas and a long pedestrian link to the Metro continued to take shape

Indian Consulate in Dubai confirms walk-in services open to Tatkal passport applicants

Indian Consulate in Dubai confirms walk-in services open to Tatkal passport applicants

The newly appointed Consul General of India has expressed confidence that processing times for passport services would soon improve

Dubai's Bus-On-Demand expands to Al Satwa, Al Quoz, Mirdif; ridership rises 25%

Dubai's Bus-On-Demand expands to Al Satwa, Al Quoz, Mirdif; ridership rises 25%

The dynamic transport service from RTA carried 527,000 riders in six months, expanding coverage to 20 areas