UAE Flights Grounded? What Travellers Need to Know About Current Delays and Cancellations As unstable weather continues to sweep across the UAE, the travel disruption is no longer confined to roads and city life but has now spilled into the skies, triggering a wave of flight delays, cancellations and urgent travel advisories from major airlines. […]
Think Your Car Sounds Cool? It Could Now Get You Fined Dh1,000 in UAE A new warning from UAE authorities is putting motorists on notice and it is not about speeding or seatbelts this time. Instead, the spotlight has shifted to a growing urban nuisance of loud vehicles and illegally modified cars that are disrupting […]
Rain Batters UAE Cities Again: How Long Will This Unsettled Weather Last? A spell of rare spring rain has swept across the United Arab Emirates this week, bringing dark clouds, gusty winds and thunderstorms to cities more accustomed to clear desert skies. From Dubai and Abu Dhabi to the eastern and northern emirates, residents have […]
KHDA confirms extension of Distance learning until 3 April/Representative Image Dubai’s education authorities have decided to continue remote learning across all private institutions, extending the arrangement until early April as a precautionary measure. The move places student safety at the centre, while allowing limited flexibility for institutions that can justify a return to classrooms.The Knowledge […]
Dubai gold prices drop below Dh490 ahead of Eid, buyers return to market / Image: file The “City of Gold” is living up to its name this week, but in a way that’s keeping shoppers smiling even after the festive rush. Following a sharp global sell-off, Dubai’s gold rates have fallen significantly, bringing prices down […]
Thousands to Gather Across 900 Mosques for Eid ul Fitr 2026 Prayers in Dubai Dubai is preparing for one of its largest and most coordinated Eid ul Fitr 2026 prayer gatherings in recent years, with authorities announcing that more than 900 mosques across the emirate will host prayers, a ‘Muezzin Al Freej’ that reflects both […]
Dubai Eid 2026 mega giveaway, workers to get free cars, gold bars and flight tickets / Image: file Eid Al Fitr in Dubai is no longer just about prayers and celebrations, it has become a moment of real opportunity for thousands of workers. This year, large-scale events organised by the General Directorate of Residency and […]
Dubai–Oman Green Corridor Launched: A Game-Changer for Global Trade In a move that could redefine logistics across the Gulf, Dubai has unveiled a “green corridor” with Oman for sea-air cargo shipments, promising faster, more efficient and streamlined trade between Asia, the Middle East and beyond. At a time when global supply chains are under pressure […]
UAE Sends Emergency Missile Alert: Loud Blasts Heard Across Dubai; Here’s What Happened Residents across the UAE received an alarming notification, an emergency alert warning of a potential missile threat and urging people to immediately seek safety. Within minutes, confusion turned into concern as loud sounds echoed across parts of Dubai, prompting widespread speculation online […]
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai announced that the ‘Edge of Life’ campaign has exceeded its target before the end of Ramadan and concluded with success, having raised over AED2.822 billion. An estimated 44,208 contributors including individuals, businesses and prominent humanitarian and philanthropy organisations contributed […]
