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.
UAE: Packages for Umrah during Ramadan soar up to Dh40,000Cooler weather during the holy month is expected to attract more faithful to embark on their spiritual journey
UAE: Organic vegetable consumption increases by 200% post Covid-19Farmers at agriculture exhibition in Al Dhaid say awareness and health consciousness among residents contribute to the growth
UAE visit visa change: Buses to Oman 'fully booked' amid airfare increaseTour operators add extra buses to meet demand as 'visa-change packages' are fully booked for the next 10 days
UAE to get only one national lottery operator? Mahzooz, Emirates Draw explainThe two popular raffle draws have put their operations on hold from January 1, 2024
UAE: Renewing visit visa? Airport-to-airport rates now up by nearly 20%Visitors can get the visa change either on the same day or they can spend a night in the neighbouring country and return the following day.
Reducing plastic usage, electronic records: How UAE hospitals incorporate sustainability in daily operationsHealthcare facilities throughout the country have eliminated usage of paper for reports, receipts, registration among other eco-friendly initiatives
'12 hours from Dubai to Fujairah': UAE expat recalls commute time between emirates in 1972Hyderi’s journey began when he landed in Dubai by ship from Iran at the tender age of 8
UAE: 2 lucky expats start new year with Dh10 million each in their bank accountsThe final winners of the 2023 Mahzooz raffle draw received the news on December 31 last year
UAE national lottery licence: Mahzooz completes application process Companies were told to pause their operations last December by the General Commercial Gaming Regulatory Authority
Look: New Sharjah mosque with lanterns, carvings takes worshippers back in timeBringing the past to the present, every miniscule detail of the beautiful mosque reflects an era bygone