US F-16 pilot Taylor Hiester expressed shock that the Dubai Air Show continued even after Tejas crash. Captain Taylor Hiester, a pilot of the US F-16 team who was at the Dubai Air Show where a Tejas fighter jet crashed, killing Wing Commander Namansh Syal, expressed his disbelief and shock that the show was not […]
Dubai Run 2025 on November 23 features early Metro, road closures, alternative routes, and Salik updates/Representative Image Dubai is hosting the seventh edition of Dubai Run today, November 23, as thousands of fitness enthusiasts take to the streets of the city. To accommodate participants and ensure smooth travel, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has […]
Dubai Police achieve record rescues with faster response times / AI generated illustration Dubai Police Search & Rescue teams carried out 5,200 missions in the first 10 months of 2025 and cut average land-incident response time to 5.8 minutes, beating the strategic target of 6.6 minutes and marking a steady improvement from 6.8 minutes in […]
Dubai residents urged to submit inspiring Erth Award entries / Image: Dubai Media Office The Crown Prince of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, has officially launched the Erth Dubai Award. This is not simply a prize; it is described as one of the world’s largest initiatives dedicated to preserving […]
The Dubai World Cup 2026 at Meydan features nine races, $30.5 million prizes, and tickets from Dh40/Image: Dubai Racing Club The Dubai World Cup is set to mark its 30th anniversary on March 28, 2026, at Meydan Racecourse, cementing its status as one of the most prestigious and extravagant events on the global sporting calendar. […]
Dense winter fog blanketed Abu Dhabi and Dubai, reducing visibility below 1,000 metres, slowing traffic/Representative Image Fog thickened over parts of Abu Dhabi and extended into Dubai early on Friday, creating challenging conditions on the roads and slowing visibility to under a kilometre in several spots. Alongside the fog, cooler air, shifting clouds and light […]
Prince Hamdan Bin Mohammed reviews the UAE-built Badr-250 at Dubai Airshow 2025/image: X The UAE has achieved a historic milestone in its aviation and defence sector with the launch of the Badr-250 (B-250) light attack aircraft, the first fully designed and manufactured by Emirati talent. Unveiled at the Dubai Airshow 2025, the aircraft showcases advanced […]
Dubai gears up as flying taxis get real / AI-Generated Image The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has named four priority vertiport locations where residents and visitors will first be able to board aerial taxis: Dubai International Airport (DXB), Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina and Palm Jumeirah. These sites were chosen to connect major transport hubs, […]
Accident sparks heavy delays on Dubai’s Sheikh Zayed Road / Image Credit: AI-generated Dubai motorists faced a morning of major gridlock on Sunday as a severe accident on Sheikh Zayed Road (SZR) near the Commercial Center Tunnel collided with extensive road closures scheduled for the T100 Triathlon World Championship. The double dose of disruption not […]
Dubai’s 50-metre Gate Building artwork honors UAE Founding Fathers, blending portraits, space symbols, and national pride/Image: WAM A monumental new artwork now commands the façade of Dubai International Financial Centre’s Gate Building, honoring the UAE’s Founding Fathers and celebrating the nation’s journey from its historic roots to its bold future. Commissioned under the directive of […]
