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: Infections among children on the rise as rains bring sharp drop in temperatures, say doctorsCold and damp air contributes to worsening of symptoms, say healthcare experts
Carrying reusable bags, providing alternatives: How UAE residents, grocers embracing single-use plastic banSalespersons request shoppers make it a habit to carry sustainable and reusable choices
From micro workouts to early dinner: 6 trends UAE experts recommend for healthier lifestyleHealthcare specialists share tips on wellness practices that are expected to witness a rise in 2023
Dubai tourist visa: Visitors must pay overstay fines, up to Dh300 for outpass to exit countryAt the airport and land borders, people have to pay for the number of days overstayed and for leave permit
UAE fuel prices lowest in 11 months: Residents plan more road trips, desert outingsThe retail price of petrol was dropped by 52 fils per litre this month
UAE: Remember when weekends used to be Friday-Saturday? How residents' lifestyles changedHas the shorter workweek for some employees affected productivity? Here's what expats and entrepreneurs have to say
UAE: 3 new laws, initiatives that have come into effect this yearFrom boosting employees' wellbeing to ban on plastics, here's what 2023 has in store for residents
Dubai: Meet the Pakistani street performer with Indian music expertise Shabbir Ahmed has been playing the Indian musical instrument dhol at the Global Village for last eight years
NYE in Dubai: Some residents are camping at Global Village to welcome 2023Hundreds of families turn up early to find favourable spots at entertainment park
Video: Meet Pakistani hero honoured for setting up makeshift barriers after rains create roadside holeHonoured for taking initiative, the expat received two iPhones and other gifts as tokens of appreciation from government authorities