From January 9, UAE schools will end classes early on Fridays to align with 12.45pm prayer/Representative Image From January 9, schools across the UAE will shorten Fridays, allowing students from kindergarten to grade 12 to leave earlier. The change aligns with the updated 12.45pm Friday prayer time and gives families more time for religious observance, […]
NCM issues safety alert for reduced visibility early sunday / Image: File If you are planning an early start this Saturday, January 3, 2026, you might want to double-check your windows first. This atmospheric “whiteout” isn’t just a scenic morning view; it is a serious safety concern. The NCM warns that the combination of high […]
UAE’s big banking change for online card transactions / AI Generated Image If you’ve lived in the UAE for a while, the “ping” of an incoming SMS with a six-digit code has been the soundtrack to your online shopping. But that sound is about to become a relic of the past. Starting January 6, 2026, […]
New UAE Civil law transfers assets with no heirs to charity / Image: File If you’re an expat living in the UAE, you’ve likely spent years building a life here, saving in bank accounts, perhaps buying a dream apartment, or launching a business. But have you ever paused to wonder: “What actually happens to my […]
Ras Al Khaimah set a Guinness World Record with 2,300 drones in 15 minute phoenix show/Image: WAM Ras Al Khaimah kicked off 2026 with a bang, setting a new Guinness World Record for the largest aerial phoenix formed by drones. The night sky lit up with a breathtaking combination of drones and fireworks, drawing thousands […]
First cries of 2026 echo across UAE / AI Generated Illustrations As 2026 officially began, hospitals across the country heard the sound that matters most: a newborn’s first cry. From Abu Dhabi to Fujairah, babies born in the very first minutes of the year turned January 1 into an unforgettable moment for families, doctors and […]
Petrol and diesel prices announced for January 2026/Representative Image The UAE has reduced petrol and diesel prices for January, reversing the increases seen in December and marking a notable drop across all fuel categories. The UAE fuel price committee announced the new rates on Wednesday, 31 December 2025. These rates will apply from 1 January […]
Indians can now apply for the H-1B renewal from a third country. Yes, this is what a Reddit user claimed. Indian H-1B visa holders can now opt to apply from third countries such as the United Arab Emirates amid long appointment backlogs at US consulates in India, provided they hold valid residency permits.One Indian citizen […]
Dubai Civil Defence unveiled a new logo, uniforms, and slogan, reflecting heritage, strength, and safety/Image: X Dubai Civil Defence has stepped into a new era with a bold institutional identity that captures its mission, heritage, and vision for the future. With a redesigned logo, updated uniforms, and the slogan “Safeguarding Lives and Property,” the Command […]
From 1 January 2026, Emiratis in the private sector must earn at least Dh6,000 monthly/Representative Image From January 2026, private sector employers across the UAE will need to meet a higher wage bar for emirati employees or risk having work permits blocked and Emiratisation counts affected, as the government moves to tighten enforcement around national […]
