Terms of Use

Introduction

Welcome to Pulse of Dubai. These Terms of Use (“Terms”) explain the rules for visiting and using our website at https://pulseofdubai.ae (the “Website”), along with all news articles, guides, newsletters, tools and other content we publish there (together, the “Services”).

Pulse of Dubai is an independent online news and information portal covering Dubai and the wider United Arab Emirates. We publish real-time news, business and banking updates, lifestyle and culture features, travel guides, technology and AI coverage, education and entertainment stories, and practical resources such as our Forex Market page and Dubai Prayer Times page.

We have written these Terms in plain English so they are easy to follow. They form a legal agreement between you (the “user”, “you” or “your”) and Pulse of Dubai (“we”, “us” or “our”). Please read them carefully before you use the Website.

Acceptance of these Terms

By accessing, browsing or using the Website in any way, you confirm that you have read, understood and agreed to these Terms and to our Privacy Policy.

If you do not agree with any part of these Terms, please stop using the Website.

Your continued use of the Website after we publish changes to these Terms means you accept the updated version. We explain how changes work in the “Changes to these Terms” section below.

About Pulse of Dubai

Pulse of Dubai is a digital media platform with a simple mission: to be a trusted, one-stop source for what is happening in Dubai and across the UAE.

We cover a broad mix of topics, organised into categories that include:

  • Latest News – breaking stories and daily updates from Dubai and the UAE.
  • Business World and Banking – company news, markets, investment and economic developments.
  • AI News and Technology – innovation, digital trends and the technologies shaping the region.
  • Cultural News – heritage, traditions, festivals and community life.
  • Lifestyle, Travel and Entertainment – things to do, places to visit, events and culture.
  • Education News – schools, universities, scholarships and learning in the UAE.
  • Sports News – local, regional and international sporting coverage.
  • Random Reads – explainers, guides and long-form features on Dubai life.

We also provide a Forex Market page and a Dubai Prayer Times page as informational tools for our readers, and we send a regular email newsletter for those who choose to subscribe.

Our audience includes Dubai residents, professionals, business owners, students, researchers, travellers and anyone curious about the city. We aim to inform and engage that community with accurate, timely and well-presented content.

Eligibility to Use the Website

You may browse and read most of the Website freely. However, by using the Website, you confirm that:

  • You are at least 18 years old, or you are using the Website under the supervision of a parent or legal guardian who agrees to these Terms on your behalf.
  • You have the legal capacity to enter into this agreement.
  • You will use the Website in line with these Terms and with all applicable laws in the United Arab Emirates and in your own location.

Some features, such as subscribing to our newsletter or posting a comment, may require you to provide limited information. You agree that any information you give us is accurate and that you are entitled to share it.

Changes to These Terms

We may update these Terms from time to time. This can happen when we add new features, change how the Website works, or respond to legal, regulatory or business requirements.

When we make changes, we will revise the “Last Updated” date at the top of this page. Significant changes may also be highlighted on the Website where appropriate.

We encourage you to review these Terms periodically. Continuing to use the Website after an update means you accept the revised Terms.

Access to The Website

We work to keep the Website available and running smoothly, but we provide it on an “as available” basis.

  • We do not guarantee that the Website will always be accessible, uninterrupted, secure or free of errors.
  • We may suspend, withdraw, restrict or change all or part of the Website at any time, including for maintenance, upgrades or operational reasons, without prior notice.
  • We may occasionally remove, edit or archive articles and other content as part of our normal editorial and technical operations.

You are responsible for arranging your own access to the Website, including a suitable device, internet connection and any associated costs.

User Responsibilities

When you use the Website, you agree to:

  • Use it only for lawful purposes and in a respectful manner.
  • Provide accurate information when you interact with us, such as when subscribing or commenting.
  • Keep any login or subscription details you may hold confidential and not share them with others.
  • Respect the rights of Pulse of Dubai, our staff, our contributors and other users.

You are responsible for your own activity on the Website and for any content you choose to submit.

Acceptable Use

You are welcome to read, share and link to our content for personal, non-commercial purposes, as long as you do so fairly and credit Pulse of Dubai as the source where appropriate.

Acceptable use includes:

  • Reading and enjoying our articles, guides and tools.
  • Sharing links to our pages on social media or with friends and colleagues.
  • Quoting short, properly attributed extracts for commentary, review or news reporting, in line with applicable copyright laws.
  • Subscribing to our newsletter and engaging with our community in good faith.

If you would like to use our content beyond what is described here, please contact us first at info@pulseofdubai.ae.

Prohibited Activities

To keep the Website safe and trustworthy for everyone, you agree not to:

  • Use the Website for any unlawful, fraudulent or harmful purpose.
  • Copy, republish, scrape, harvest, mirror, sell or commercially redistribute our content without our written permission.
  • Post or transmit content that is defamatory, abusive, obscene, hateful, discriminatory, harassing or otherwise offensive.
  • Upload or distribute viruses, malware or any code designed to disrupt, damage or gain unauthorised access to the Website or its systems.
  • Attempt to bypass, probe or interfere with the security, hosting or technical infrastructure of the Website.
  • Use automated tools, bots or crawlers to access the Website in a way that places an unreasonable load on our systems, unless expressly permitted.
  • Impersonate Pulse of Dubai, our team, or any other person or organisation.
  • Publish or promote gambling, casino, betting or other content that is restricted or unlawful in the UAE through any interactive feature of the Website.
  • Use the Website to send spam, advertising or promotional material that we have not approved.
  • Infringe the intellectual property, privacy or other rights of Pulse of Dubai or any third party.

We take these rules seriously. We may remove content, restrict access or take further action, including reporting unlawful activity to the relevant UAE authorities, where we consider it necessary.

Intellectual Property Rights

Unless stated otherwise, all content on the Website is owned by Pulse of Dubai or licensed to us. This includes our articles, written features, headlines, photographs, graphics, logos, page layouts, design elements and the overall look and feel of the Website.

The name “Pulse of Dubai”, our logo and our branding are protected and may not be used without our written permission.

You are granted a limited, personal, non-exclusive and non-transferable right to view and use the Website for your own personal, non-commercial use. This right does not allow you to reproduce, distribute, modify or create derivative works from our content for commercial purposes.

All rights that are not expressly granted to you remain reserved by Pulse of Dubai and our licensors.

Copyright Policy

We respect intellectual property rights and expect our users to do the same.

If you believe that any content on the Website infringes your copyright or other rights, please contact us at info@pulseofdubai.ae with the following details:

  • A description of the work you believe has been infringed.
  • The exact location (URL) of the content on our Website.
  • Your contact information.
  • A statement explaining why you believe the use is unauthorised.

We will review every genuine complaint and, where appropriate, remove or amend the content in question. Submitting false or bad-faith claims is not permitted.

Use of Articles, Images and Media

Our articles, images, videos and other media are published for the information and enjoyment of our readers.

You may:

  • Read and share links to our articles freely.
  • Use short, attributed quotations for legitimate reporting, commentary or educational purposes.

You may not, without our written permission:

  • Republish full articles or substantial parts of them on other websites or platforms.
  • Download, copy or reuse our photographs, graphics or videos for commercial purposes.
  • Remove or alter any credit, watermark or copyright notice attached to our media.

Some images and media on the Website may be licensed from third parties or used under licence. Those materials remain the property of their respective owners, and additional restrictions may apply.

External Links & Third-Party Websites

The Website may contain links to external websites, sources, social media platforms and tools that we do not own or control. We provide these links for convenience and to support our reporting.

Examples include our official social media profiles on Facebook, X (Twitter), Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube, our newsletter sign-up powered by a third-party email service, and links to sources referenced in our articles.

We are not responsible for the content, accuracy, products, services or privacy practices of any third-party website. Visiting a linked site is at your own risk, and we encourage you to read the terms and privacy policies of those sites.

A link from our Website does not mean that we endorse or are affiliated with the linked website unless we clearly say so.

Accuracy of Information

We work hard to publish accurate, current and reliable information about Dubai and the UAE. However, news and information change quickly, and we cannot guarantee that everything on the Website is always complete, accurate or up to date.

Content is provided for general information only and should not be relied upon as professional advice.

In particular:

  • Forex Market information on our Website is provided for general reference. It is not financial, investment or trading advice, and you should consult a licensed professional before making any financial decision.
  • Dubai Prayer Times are published as a general guide. Times may vary by source, location and calculation method, and you should verify them with an official or local authority where accuracy matters.
  • Business, banking, visa, legal and government-related content may change without notice. Always confirm important details with the relevant official authority before acting on them.

If you spot an error in our content, please let us know at info@pulseofdubai.ae so we can review it.

Editorial Independence

Pulse of Dubai is committed to honest, independent journalism and information content. Our editorial decisions about what to publish are made by our team, based on news value and relevance to our audience.

Where content is paid for, sponsored or commercial in nature, we aim to label it clearly so that you can tell the difference between independent editorial coverage and promotional material. Advertising and sponsorship do not give any party control over our independent reporting.

User-Generated Content

Some areas of the Website may allow you to submit content, such as comments, feedback, suggestions or topic requests (“User Content”).

When you submit User Content, you confirm that:

  • The content is your own, or you have the right to share it.
  • It does not break any law or infringe anyone else’s rights.
  • It is not false, misleading, offensive, abusive or harmful.

You keep ownership of your User Content. However, by submitting it, you grant Pulse of Dubai a non-exclusive, royalty-free, worldwide licence to use, display, reproduce, adapt and publish that content on the Website and our related channels, in connection with our Services.

We are not obliged to publish or keep any User Content, and we may remove or edit it at our discretion.

Comments & Community Guidelines

We value our community and welcome thoughtful discussion. Where commenting is available, we ask you to keep contributions respectful and relevant.

When you comment, please do not:

  • Post abusive, hateful, discriminatory, threatening or defamatory remarks.
  • Share spam, advertising or repeated promotional links.
  • Reveal private or personal information about yourself or others.
  • Post content that is unlawful or breaches these Terms.

Comments may be moderated, held for review, edited or removed at our discretion, and we may close comments on any article. Repeated breaches of these guidelines may result in your access being restricted.

The views expressed in comments are those of the individual users and do not represent the views of Pulse of Dubai.

Newsletter & Email Communications

You can choose to subscribe to the Pulse of Dubai newsletter to receive news, events and lifestyle updates by email.

By subscribing, you agree that:

  • You are providing a valid email address that you are entitled to use.
  • You consent to receive emails from us until you unsubscribe.
  • We may use a trusted third-party email service to manage and deliver our newsletter.

You can unsubscribe at any time using the link included in every newsletter, or by contacting us at info@pulseofdubai.ae. How we handle your email address is explained in our Privacy Policy.

Advertising & Sponsored Content

Pulse of Dubai may display advertising, sponsored articles, partner promotions or other commercial content on the Website. This helps us keep our content free for readers.

We aim to identify sponsored or paid content clearly so you know when something is promotional. Any products, services or offers featured in advertising are the responsibility of the relevant advertiser, not Pulse of Dubai. We do not guarantee the quality, accuracy or availability of advertised products or services, and any dealings you have with an advertiser are solely between you and that advertiser.

Affiliate Disclosure

Some articles on the Website may contain affiliate links. If you click such a link and make a purchase or take an action, Pulse of Dubai may earn a small commission at no extra cost to you.

Affiliate relationships do not influence our editorial opinions, and we only aim to reference products, services or resources we consider relevant to our readers. Where affiliate links are used, we aim to disclose this clearly.

Disclaimer of Warranties

The Website and all content and Services are provided on an “as is” and “as available” basis, without warranties of any kind, whether express or implied, to the fullest extent permitted by law.

We do not warrant that:

  • The Website will be uninterrupted, timely, secure or error-free.
  • The information on the Website is accurate, complete, reliable or current.
  • The Website is free of viruses or other harmful components.
  • Any tools, including the Forex Market page and Dubai Prayer Times page, are suitable for any particular purpose.

Your use of the Website and reliance on any content is entirely at your own risk.

Limitation of Liability

To the fullest extent permitted by the laws of the United Arab Emirates, Pulse of Dubai, our owners, team members and contributors will not be liable for any loss or damage arising from your use of, or inability to use, the Website.

This includes, without limitation, any direct, indirect, incidental, consequential or special loss, loss of data, loss of profits, or loss arising from reliance on content, third-party links, advertising or tools provided on the Website.

Nothing in these Terms excludes or limits any liability that cannot be excluded or limited under applicable law.

Indemnification

You agree to indemnify and hold harmless Pulse of Dubai, our owners, team members and contributors from any claims, losses, liabilities, damages, costs or expenses (including reasonable legal fees) arising from:

  • Your use of the Website.
  • Your breach of these Terms.
  • Any User Content you submit.
  • Your violation of any law or the rights of a third party.

Privacy Policy Reference

Your privacy matters to us. The way we collect, use and protect your personal information is explained in our Privacy Policy, which forms part of these Terms.

By using the Website, you also agree to our Privacy Policy. Please read it to understand how your data is handled.

Cookies Reference

The Website uses cookies and similar technologies to help it function properly, understand how visitors use our content, and improve your experience.

By continuing to use the Website, you agree to our use of cookies as described in our cookies information, which is available within our Privacy Policy. You can usually manage or disable cookies through your browser settings, although some features of the Website may not work correctly if you do.

Termination of Access

We may suspend or end your access to all or part of the Website at any time, without notice, if we believe you have breached these Terms or acted in a way that is unlawful or harmful to the Website, our team or other users.

You may stop using the Website at any time. Provisions of these Terms that are intended to survive termination, such as intellectual property, disclaimers, limitation of liability and indemnification, will continue to apply.

Governing Law

These Terms are governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the United Arab Emirates as applied in the Emirate of Dubai.

Any dispute arising out of or relating to these Terms or your use of the Website will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts of Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

Severability

If any part of these Terms is found to be invalid, unlawful or unenforceable, that part will be removed or limited to the minimum extent necessary. The remaining provisions will continue in full force and effect.

Entire Agreement

These Terms, together with our Privacy Policy and any notices published on the Website, make up the entire agreement between you and Pulse of Dubai regarding your use of the Website. They replace any earlier understandings or agreements on the same subject.

Contact Information

If you have any questions, feedback or requests regarding these Terms, please contact us: