New year, new payer timings in the UAE / Image: File Today, Friday, January 2, 2026, marks a landmark shift for the UAE. For the first time, the nation has moved to a unified Friday prayer timing of 12:45 PM across all emirates. This change, announced by the General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments […]
A group of airline catering workers held a protest near Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) on Tuesday. They picketed along Century Boulevard and outside the airport’s pickup and drop-off points. Union leaders said the protest was part of their push to “hold Flying Food Group accountable,” reported Fox 11. They accused the company of making […]
As the US government shutdown drags into its fourth week, millions of Americans are facing the threat of losing food assistance, and air traffic controllers are preparing to miss their first paychecks. The Department of Agriculture says Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits will stop on November 1, warning that “the well has run dry, ABC […]
Sharjah–Dubai exit closed until Oct 11: Plan alternative routes, check timings, and stay safe during roadworks/ AI Representative Image, for illustrative purposes only The Sharjah Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced the temporary closure of the exit from King Faisal Street to Al Wahda Street, heading toward Dubai. This closure commenced on Friday, October […]
Jaipur, July 13: In a major technological upgrade for urban traffic management, Jaipur is set to introduce an Artificial Intelligence-based Intelligent Traffic Management System (AI-ITMS) that will automatically control traffic signals based on real-time vehicle movement, replacing conventional fixed-timer signals. The initiative, launched under the guidance of Rajeev Kumar Sharma, has successfully completed a 39-day […]
Man says his H-1B visa got revoked as he failed to pay a $600 traffic fine within the deadline. A social media post citing a case of H-1B visa revocation has been shared on NRI channels, where the reason for the visa revocation is no “serious” violation of laws, but the non-payment of a $600 […]
Sharjah motorists advised to plan ahead as Etihad rail construction alters key roads / Image – file Motorists travelling through one of Sharjah’s busiest educational corridors will need to plan their journeys carefully over the coming weeks after authorities announced a temporary traffic diversion to facilitate construction linked to the UAE’s ambitious Etihad Rail Station […]
Abu Dhabi driver jailed, fined Dh70,000 after dangerous road swerving caught on camera / Image – file An Abu Dhabi court has handed down a tough sentence to a driver whose dangerous behaviour on a public road put other motorists’ lives at risk. The Abu Dhabi Criminal Court sentenced the man to six months in […]
Rishikesh, June 8: The ongoing Chardham Yatra and an influx of weekend tourists have led to significant crowding in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand. This surge in visitors has put pressure on travel arrangements, prompting the deployment of additional police forces at various locations and traffic diversions. Circle Officer Tushar Bora reported that there has been a notable […]
Udaipur, June 4: Residents of Udaipur can soon expect relief from the daily traffic jams that plague the Pratap Nagar to Debari route. A ₹233 crore elevated road, along with underpasses and road strengthening projects, has been finalized to enhance one of the city’s busiest traffic corridors. This project, expected to be completed in 36 […]
