On September 7, 2025, the UAE will witness an 82-minute total lunar eclipse, turning the Moon a vivid red/Image: DAG A dramatic and unusually long total lunar eclipse will light up the skies above the UAE on the night of September 7, 2025, turning the Moon a deep red during an 82-minute totality — one […]
Dubai’s AED9.5 million heritage project in Deira created 1,784 metres of tourist trails connecting seven historic traditional markets/Image: WAM Dubai Municipality has unveiled a major redevelopment of Deira’s traditional markets, completing a heritage-focused project that adds nearly 1.8 kilometres of tourist trails while preserving the area’s historic character. The AED9.5 million initiative strengthens the emirate’s […]
UAE residents may enjoy a three-day weekend from September 5, 2025, marking Prophet Muhammad’s birthday on Rabi Al Awwal 12/Representative Image This year, the Islamic calendar places the birth anniversary of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) on Friday, September 5, 2025. Based on lunar observations and official announcements, the date could coincide with a long weekend in […]
Rabi Al Awwal will begin on August 25 in the UAE after the crescent moon was not sighted on August 23/Representative Image Rabi Al Awwal will begin on Monday in the UAE, a day later than several other Arab nations, setting different start dates across countries for the Islamic month that holds the Prophet Muhammad’s […]
Residents can access unlimited bus travel within the emirate through weekly and monthly passes/Representative Image Abu Dhabi residents and short-term visitors can access unlimited bus travel within the emirate through weekly and monthly passes issued by Abu Dhabi Mobility (AD Mobility). These cost-effective passes allow unlimited rides on public buses across Abu Dhabi city, Al […]
Dubai’s new Smart Police Station at Dragon Mart offers 45 services in 7 languages, operating 24/7 without any human staff/Representative Image Dubai Police has taken a significant leap in modernising public services by opening a new Smart Police Station (SPS) in Dragon Mart. With this move, Dubai further strengthens its status as a global leader […]
Ministry of Education has denied recent social media rumours about changes to school hours/Representative Image The UAE Ministry of Education has officially denied recent social media rumours about changes to school hours for public school students, including kindergarten. The Ministry reaffirmed that the current timings remain as they are, even as the country prepares for […]
Sharjah launches Arabic Content Awards to honour creators in film, AI, podcasts, and performance, with entries open until October 31/Representative Image A new award launched by Sharjah Media City (Shams) aims to spotlight and honour outstanding Arabic content creators, offering recognition across eight diverse categories, from filmmaking and AI to podcasting and performance. Honouring Arab […]
Dubai’s RTA installed 9,000 brightly colored signs across all metro and tram stations to improve passenger navigation and safety/Image: X In a move to enhance commuter experience and streamline navigation, Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), in collaboration with Keolis–MHI, has completed a network-wide upgrade of signage across all Dubai Metro and Tram stations. The […]
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Centre in Riyadh is a leading cardiac center known for pioneering advanced robotic heart surgeries/ Representative image In a rare and urgent cross-border medical effort, doctors in Riyadh successfully transplanted a donor heart into a seven-year-old Saudi boy suffering from end-stage heart failure. The heart, retrieved from a brain-dead […]
