RTA considers tariff hike as Dubai parking fees face 2026 increase / Image: file Dubai motorists could soon face higher public parking charges after Parkin, the emirate’s largest paid parking operator, formally requested a revision of its tariff structure. The proposal has been submitted to the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) and will require further […]
UAE announces 4-day Eid Al Fitr holiday for public sector, 3 days for private sector/Representative Image As Ramadan begins, the UAE has confirmed the official Eid Al Fitr holiday schedule for both federal government employees and the private sector, giving workers and businesses clarity well in advance of the break.The Federal Authority for Government Human […]
Qatar announces public sector working hours for Ramadan 2026/Representative Image As Ramadan approaches, Qatar has announced shorter working hours for government employees during the holy month of Ramadan, confirming that public sector staff will work five hours per day throughout the period. The decision was issued under Circular No. (1) of 2026 by the Cabinet’s […]
Qatar calls on public for Moon sighting on February 17/Representative Image The start of Ramadan now rests on a familiar and significant moment. Authorities in Qatar have called on the public to look to the skies on the evening of February 17 to help confirm the beginning of the holy month.The Crescent Sighting Committee at […]
UAE reduces official working hours for public and private sector employees during Ramadan/Representative Image The UAE has announced reduced working hours for public and private sector employees during the holy month of Ramadan. Federal government working hours The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources confirmed the official working hours for ministries and federal entities during […]
Kuwait announces extended public holiday for National & Liberation Day Kuwait is gearing up for a vibrant celebration of its heritage and freedom. During its weekly meeting held on Tuesday, February 10, the Kuwait Cabinet officially declared Wednesday, February 25, and Thursday, February 26, 2026, as public holidays for all state ministries, government agencies, and […]
Toronto police have arrested Mohamed Askar Mohamed-Razik (45), a Sri Lankan influencer, following multiple incidents of criminal harassment involving women and public figures in the city. The accused is known for recording himself approaching people in public in ways that made them uncomfortable multiple times across Canada. The police allege that on June 8, 2025, […]
Brooklyn’s anchor tattoo, originally featuring the word “Dad” to honor David Beckham, was altered with three nondescript shapes/ Image: X Brooklyn Beckham has taken another public step that appears to underline the ongoing rupture with his parents, after covering up a tattoo dedicated to his father, David Beckham. Photographed in Los Angeles alongside his wife, […]
The acting director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency, Madhu Gottumukkala, uploaded sensitive contracting documents into a public version of ChatGPT last summer, triggering multiple automated security warnings, Politico reported. According to Department of Homeland Security officials, the cybersecurity sensors at CISA flagged the uploads this past August. One official specified there were multiple […]
UDAIPUR, January 27, 2026 (Udaipur Kiran): The 77th Republic Day was celebrated with great enthusiasm, dignity, and patriotic spirit at MDS Public School, Udaipur. The school campus resonated with national pride as the programme began with the hoisting of the national flag followed by the singing of the national anthem, filling the atmosphere with a […]
