UAE announces public holiday for Islamic New Year 2026/Image: Getty Images The United Arab Emirates has declared Monday, June 15, a public holiday for both government employees and private sector workers to mark the Hijri New Year 1448.The announcement was made by the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources and the Ministry of Human Resources […]
UAE fuel costs climb again with petrol up nearly 50% since February 2026 / Image: File For thousands of motorists across Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and the rest of the UAE, June has begun with a familiar routine, checking fuel prices before heading to the petrol station.This time, however, the numbers are significantly higher.The UAE […]
The United Arab Emirates has joined Saudi Arabia and Qatar in urging US President Donald Trump to avoid restarting military action against Iran and instead give diplomacy a chance, according to people familiar with the matter.The outreach reflects growing concerns among Gulf states that renewed hostilities could trigger fresh retaliation from Tehran and plunge regional […]
Abu Dhabi is set to host the region’s first mega Bollywood live entertainment event of the year, featuring global music icon Sonu Nigam. The legendary singer will officially launch his highly anticipated world tour, ‘The Revolution,’ at the Etihad Arena on Yas Island on Friday, 21 August 2026. Sonu Nigam’s ‘The Revolution’ world tour to […]
UAE’s new AI Platforms aim to transform Emirati job market and close skills gaps The UAE has recently introduced AI-driven platforms aimed at accelerating Emiratization and connecting Emirati jobseekers with training and work opportunities. Two headline moves are the Massar Al Ghurair platform (an AI job-matching and upskilling service launched by the Abdulla Al Ghurair […]
The project will widen Emirates Road from three to five lanes, add six new bridges, and increase capacity by 65 percent/ Image: WAM Construction is now underway on the Emirates Road expansion project—a two-year, AED 750 million initiative aimed at dramatically improving traffic flow between Dubai and the northern emirates, with an expected 45% reduction […]
UAE to get 16 New Indian Passport and Visa Centres in major expat services overhaul / Image: File More than four million Indians living in the UAE are set to see a major overhaul in passport, visa and consular services, after India awarded a massive outsourcing contract to Kerala-based Alhind Group, which will launch 16 […]
UAE sets one salary deadline for all private sector firms starting June 2026 / Image: @MOHRE The UAE has announced one of its strongest wage protection reforms in years, ordering all private-sector companies to pay employee salaries on the first day of every Gregorian month starting June 1, 2026, as authorities intensify efforts to tighten […]
Jerusalem, May 16: Israeli Army Chief Eyal Zamir and other senior officials covertly visited the United Arab Emirates (UAE) during the recent conflict with Iran, according to a report by Israel’s Kan TV news. During this visit, Zamir reportedly met with UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and several senior security officials. However, […]
Abu Dhabi, May 15: Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his visit to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) with a warm farewell from President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan. The two leaders embraced each other before Modi boarded his flight. Modi described the trip as a “short but very positive journey,” emphasizing that the outcomes […]
