Sahim Salim

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As Associate Editor, Sahim Salim helps tell the UAE story like no one else does — and leads a team of reporters that asks the questions to get news and headlines that matter.

UAE traffic eases during summer break: Can smoother commute continue year-round?

UAE traffic eases during summer break: Can smoother commute continue year-round?

Experts say UAE roads could resemble the quieter conditions seen during school holidays with smarter commuting, including greater use of school buses and flexible work hours

Gulf cannot remain target of Iran’s shifts between escalation and peace: UAE diplomats

Gulf cannot remain target of Iran’s shifts between escalation and peace: UAE diplomats

'For diplomacy to yield sustainable peace, regional stability must be treated as non-negotiable, and actions that violate international norms must carry clear strategic costs'

At 68, stage 4 cancer survivor takes on 3,333km ride to give patients hope

At 68, stage 4 cancer survivor takes on 3,333km ride to give patients hope

Leading the gruelling Barcelona-to-Paris ride, Guido De Wilde says every rider is carrying somebody’s cancer story to Paris

By appointment only: Indian Consulate in Dubai says no walk-ins for passport services

By appointment only: Indian Consulate in Dubai says no walk-ins for passport services

This comes a week after the Indian missions in the UAE began directly processing passport services, following a legal battle that has delayed the transition to a new provider

Sphere Abu Dhabi: Giant LED landmark to be visible from Sheikh Zayed Road

Sphere Abu Dhabi: Giant LED landmark to be visible from Sheikh Zayed Road

The exosphere of the $1.7-billion project on Yas Island will showcase UAE art and storytelling, setting it apart from its Las Vegas counterpart

UAE midday break: Violators face up to Dh50,000 fine, file suspension, legal action

UAE midday break: Violators face up to Dh50,000 fine, file suspension, legal action

MoHRE clarifies that exemptions apply only to essential work that cannot be stopped, while firms must still follow all heat-safety rules

UAE midday break: Deliveries on foot banned, riders limited to 3 orders during peak heat

UAE midday break: Deliveries on foot banned, riders limited to 3 orders during peak heat

Delivery platforms are required to ensure riders are aware of the locations of rest stations and have access to the relevant maps and guidance

UAE seeks views on rules for non-human organ, tissue transplants after law change

UAE seeks views on rules for non-human organ, tissue transplants after law change

The country is consulting on conditions and regulations for transplanting animal and manufactured organs into humans

Dubai’s fiery summer bloom: Over 50,000 flame trees bring colour, shade to city

Dubai’s fiery summer bloom: Over 50,000 flame trees bring colour, shade to city

Dubai is distributing flame tree saplings to residents as it turns the tree’s seasonal bloom into a city-wide cultural tradition

42-year-old Indian expat dies while playing badminton in Dubai

42-year-old Indian expat dies while playing badminton in Dubai

The deceased was identified as Anwar Sadiq, a native of South Puthiyathala in Chittilakkad, Thrissur district