SM Ayaz Zakir

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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.

Some Sharjah landlords cut rents, offer free month amid roadworks, summer slowdown

Some Sharjah landlords cut rents, offer free month amid roadworks, summer slowdown

Some residents have moved to nearby areas with easier road access, while others plan to look for new homes after returning from their summer holidays

Founder of Dubai's Raju Omlet, Rajiv Meherish, passes away

Founder of Dubai's Raju Omlet, Rajiv Meherish, passes away

Several members of the Dubai business community mourned the death of the Indian entrepreneur

No stadium or fan zones: How Dubai workers plan to watch the World Cup final

No stadium or fan zones: How Dubai workers plan to watch the World Cup final

Accommodation blocks, cafes, and work sites are making alternative arrangements to ensure workers do not miss the Argentina versus Spain World Cup final

From Dubai Marina to Rigga: RTA to connect 25 communities with walkways, cycling path

From Dubai Marina to Rigga: RTA to connect 25 communities with walkways, cycling path

The initiative aims to connect 25 residential communities and upgrade the areas around 63 public transport stations by 2030

Jerseys from Dh20: UAE retailers stock up on Argentina, Spain merch ahead final clash

Jerseys from Dh20: UAE retailers stock up on Argentina, Spain merch ahead final clash

The jerseys are available at different price points; basic versions start from around Dh20, while premium jerseys cost between Dh50 and Dh60

Koh Samui, Ubud, Kandy: UAE travellers head to quieter destinations this summer

Koh Samui, Ubud, Kandy: UAE travellers head to quieter destinations this summer

Travel agents say more residents are choosing destinations that offer easy visa processes with beaches, wildlife, mountains, and cultural experiences

UAE Lottery announces weekly Lucky Day Draw results

UAE Lottery announces weekly Lucky Day Draw results

Lucky Day Draws are held every Wednesday and Saturday at 9.30pm, giving participants the opportunity to win the Dh30 million Grand Prize

Dubai student becomes Neet's highest-ranked candidate from outside India

Dubai student becomes Neet's highest-ranked candidate from outside India

The 18-year-old said the exam postponement was the hardest part of his journey, but his family kept him going, with his mother refusing to let him give up

Pakistani woman wins $1 million with her very first Dubai Duty Free ticket

Pakistani woman wins $1 million with her very first Dubai Duty Free ticket

A casual conversation with a colleague led Hira Nayyer to buy her first Dubai Duty Free ticket, days later, the chartered accountant became a $1 million winner

Indian Consulate officials in Dubai visit crew members injured in Hormuz tanker attack

Indian Consulate officials in Dubai visit crew members injured in Hormuz tanker attack

Consulate officials assured Indian crew members from the commercial vessels MT Al Bahiyah and MT Mombasa of full support as they recover in UAE hospitals