Randy Fine, a Republican member of the US House of Representatives from Florida, drew widespread online attention after posting on X that “the choice between dogs and Muslims is not a difficult one,” a remark that circulated widely and prompted responses from politicians, media figures and advocacy organisations.The comment was posted in response to a […]
Kīlauea volcano on Hawaiʻi Island erupted again, shooting lava as high as 1,300 feet into the air. This eruption was particularly striking, even for a volcano that’s been active for decades. This was the 42nd episode in the current eruptive cycle, which began back in December 2024, as reported. The event lasted nearly 10 hours, […]
Watch out for morning fog and rising humidity as the UAE enjoys a partly cloudy Saturday / Image: File The UAE will see generally fair to partly cloudy skies on Saturday, February 14, 2026, with no rainfall expected but reduced visibility is likely in several areas. According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), humidity […]
UAE public school registration opens February 9 for 2026–27 academic year, Ministry of Education announces/Representative Image Parents planning to place their children in UAE public schools next academic year will have a fixed window to complete enrolment, as the Ministry of Education opens registration from 9 February to 6 March 2026. Officials said applications will […]
Dubai sees early light rain, humid nights and misty mornings today / Image: AI Dubai and parts of the UAE are under a weather pattern that brings light rain and cloudy skies, especially in the early hours of the morning. Local forecasters including the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) have forecast light rainfall on Friday, […]
There’s a Hindustani proverb that states: Hammam mein sab nange hain. The phrase refers to public bathhouses common in Persian, Mughal, or Ottoman societies. The phrase’s literal translation is: In a bathhouse, everyone is naked. The idea is that there’s no point pretending behind a veil of hypocrisy because, when the judgement comes, we are […]
The UAE–Kuwait Women’s Forum opened in Abu Dhabi, aligning the 50:50 Vision with Kuwait 2035/Representative Image The first UAE–Kuwaiti Women’s Forum opened in Abu Dhabi on Thursday, marking a new phase in bilateral cooperation with a strong focus on women’s empowerment, sustainable development and future leadership. Held under the patronage of H.H. Sheikha Fatima bint […]
From dawn hailstorms in RAK to chilly drizzles in Dubai, / AI Generated Image While the UAE is known for its golden sun, residents woke up to a very different scene this Monday morning. A powerful low-pressure system has officially moved in, bringing with it a rare and dramatic display of nature: hail.As dawn broke, […]
Emirates cancelled multiple Dubai US flights January 24 and 26 due to Winter Storm Fern/Image: X Emirates Airlines has announced the cancellation of several flights to the United States between January 24 and January 26 amid ongoing disruptions caused by Winter Storm Fern.In a statement issued on its official website, Emirates said the decision was […]
UAE recorded its coldest morning this winter as temperatures dropped to 0.2°C today early morning/Representative Image The UAE experienced one of its coldest mornings of the winter season today, with temperatures dropping sharply across several parts of the country. The lowest temperature recorded this morning was 0.2°C in Jebel Jais, as the nation continues to […]
