[ad_1] The National Centre of Meteorology forecasts humid weather with fog from Saturday through Wednesday/Representative Image A spell of humid weather is set to settle over the UAE from Saturday through Wednesday, bringing a strong chance of fog and mist, particularly across coastal and internal areas during the early morning hours. According to the National […]
[ad_1] Technical issues on the UAE Lottery website have frustrated users, but teams are fixing it / Image: AI The dream of becoming a multi-millionaire overnight has officially landed in the UAE with the launch of the country’s first federally authorized lottery. However, the road to riches has hit a tiny digital speed bump. As […]
[ad_1] UAE Ramadan 2026: Reduced Work Hours Explained for Private Sector Employees As the holy month of Ramadan 1447 AH begins across the UAE, workplaces nationwide are adjusting schedules to reflect both the spiritual rhythm of the month and legal labour requirements. Under Cabinet Decision No. 1 of 2022 implementing Federal Decree-Law No. 33 of […]
[ad_1] Oman’s New Tiered Expat Work Permit Fees: Incentives for Omanisation Compliance The Sultanate of Oman is shaking up how companies hire foreign workers by introducing a tiered fee structure for expatriate work permits that directly ties costs to compliance with national employment targets known as Omanisation. The move, announced this week by the Ministry […]
[ad_1] Ramadan 1447 AH commenced on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, following verified crescent moon sightings across the Middle East, including the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar. Dubai residents began their fast at dawn, with Imsak at 5:24 AM and Fajr at 5:34 AM. Evening prayers and community gatherings will mark the spiritual observance throughout the […]
[ad_1] UAE and Bahrain launch pilot allowing citizens to complete immigration clearance before flying/Image: WAM The United Arab Emirates has launched the pilot phase of a new cross-border travel initiative with Bahrain designed to streamline entry procedures and reduce airport waiting times. The “One-Point Air Travellers” Project allows citizens of both countries to complete entry […]
[ad_1] Dubai mourns the loss of Ramesh Shukla, the revered Indian expat photographer who captured the UAE’s transformation for over six decades. Known as the “royal photographer,” Shukla’s lens chronicled defining moments, from the nation’s formation to its rise as a global hub. His iconic images, including the Union’s declaration, are now etched in the […]
[ad_1] UAE School Bus Time Limits: New 45-60 Minute Caps for Child Well-being Parents and policymakers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are increasingly debating the impacts of extended school bus journeys on children’s well-being, after reports highlighted that some students were spending two hours or more on buses daily. Responding to these concerns, UAE […]
[ad_1] Skywatchers worldwide are preparing for the first solar eclipse of 2026, set to occur on February 17, 2026 / AI Image Tomorrow, Tuesday, February 17, the world will witness the first solar eclipse of 2026. Known as an “annular” eclipse, it happens when the Moon is too far from Earth to completely cover the […]
[ad_1] WhatsApp Web Calling Launched Globally: What UAE Users Need to Know WhatsApp has begun a global rollout of voice and video calling features on WhatsApp Web, allowing users to make and receive calls directly from their browser without installing the desktop app. This update brings long-awaited calling functionality to the web version of the […]
