UAE launches world’s first ultra-fast U6GHz internet network/Representative Image The UAE has taken a big step in internet technology by launching the world’s first commercial upper 6GHz (U6GHz) network. The announcement was made during the SAMENA Council Leaders’ Summit 2026, with the rollout led by the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA).Simply put, this […]
As many expatriate families in the UAE grapple with reduced wages and unpaid leave following recent geopolitical tensions, one business owner has stepped in with a personal initiative aimed at offering immediate relief.Maria Paz Banaag-Marquez, 59, who runs a well-established pastry chain across the UAE, has announced the distribution of free grocery packets to support […]
UAE to see light rain, strong winds and rough seas next week as NCM warns of changing weather conditions / Image: file The UAE is set to see a noticeable shift in weather conditions next week, with forecasts pointing to light rainfall, strong winds and rough sea conditions, according to the National Center of Meteorology […]
MoHRE warned unlicensed domestic worker recruitment agencies face shutdowns, heavy fines and legal action/Representative Image A firm warning has been issued in the UAE over the illegal recruitment of domestic workers, with authorities making it clear that unlicensed activity will face immediate and serious consequences. The move is aimed at tightening oversight in the labour […]
Strait of Hormuz (AP photo) Will the UAE enter the Iran war and side with the US against Tehran? After being struck multiple times over the past month and with Iran tightening its grip on the crucial oil chokepoint – the Strait of Hormuz — Abu Dhabi has enough reasons to make an entry in […]
Students of the International Baccalaureate (IB) across the UAE will not sit for their final exams in 2026, following the ongoing regional conflict and US-Israel-Iran conflict. Parents across IB schools were informed of the massive shift in the current exam cycle through emails sent on Monday evening. This also marks a change in the process […]
UAE prolongs distance learning till April 17 for all schools, universities / Image: file The UAE has officially extended distance learning across all educational institutions until April 17, 2026, keeping millions of students out of classrooms for at least two more weeks.The decision was announced by the UAE Ministry of Education, which confirmed that the […]
Fuel prices in UAE set for possible April hike as Crude nears $115 / Image: file Fuel prices in the UAE are expected to increase for April 2026, tracking a sharp rise in global crude oil markets where prices have climbed close to $115 per barrel in recent weeks.The monthly revision, overseen by the UAE […]
On March 28th, the 26th edition of the National First Line of Defense Forum officially commenced in Abu Dhabi. Organised by the National Unified and Integrated Training System for Readiness and Response under the supervision of the UAE National Medical and Volunteer Reserve Team, the forum followed the theme of “Together for a Nation’s Readiness.”Accredited […]
This Stunning Storm Photo Of Burj Khalifa By Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum Is Going Viral: Here’s Why The recent thunderstorms and rainfall in the UAE have flooded social media platforms with dramatic visuals of lightning striking the iconic Burj Khalifa in Dubai and as a result, many viewers were left […]
