Four Dubai public beaches will be designated exclusively for families during the Eid Al Adha holiday. The beaches include Jumeirah 2, Jumeirah 3, Umm Suqeim 1, and Umm Suqeim 2.
The initiative by Dubai Municipality (DM) aims to regulate visitor...
For Syed Azeez, yearly vehicle testing was one of those chores he kept putting off, until it became urgent. His car’s registration had already expired on May 10, and with only a few days left in the grace period,...
The UAE will enforce a ban on outdoor work under direct sunlight from 12.30pm to 3pm daily for three months, starting June 15. This midday break initiative, introduced to protect workers during the country’s peak summer heat, is now...
Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) announced on May 30 the re-launch of its direct service between Dubai International (DXB) airport and Pakistan’s Skardu (KDU) city.
The launch was held at the PIA office in Dubai, and attended by Hussain Muhammad, Consul...
With the summer travel season in full swing, UAE residents are being warned about fraudulent travel agents charging thousands of dirhams per person for Schengen visa appointments and disappearing without delivering.
Faisal M., a resident of Dubai Marina, had planned...
With the Eid Al Adha break starting next Thursday, many UAE residents preparing for summer travel are facing an unexpected hurdle - soaring private parking fees.
Those without designated building parking now find themselves shelling out Dh500 to Dh600 a...
A new digital project launched in the UAE will help verify the academic qualifications of private sector workers, authorities announced on Monday. The service applies to private sector employers and workers with academic degrees issued outside the UAE, covering...
The Central Bank of the UAE on Tuesday asked banks not to increase the minimum balance requirement from Dh3,000 to Dh5,000 for retail customers.
The regulator sent out a notice to all licensed financial institutions (LFIs) in the country, notifying...
Government employees in UAE will get a four-day weekend for Eid Al Adha this year.
In a statement issued by the Federal Authority of Human Resources, the authority said on Wednesday that the nation will observe the holiday from 9...
UAE residents hoping to visit Europe “wasted” a whopping Dh20.6 million (€4.93 million) in 2024 due to rejected Schengen visa applications, according to a recent report.
Latest data revealed that a total of 260,229 visa applications were filed from the...
DHL Express Bahrain’s CEO Majid Taha confirms the launch of a $85.1 million aircraft maintenance centre at Bahrain International Airport and a direct cargo line to Johannesburg. The moves underscore Bahrain’s strategic position in regional and global logistics networks.
Airlines operating from the United Arab Emirates are revising timetables and cancelling routes as tensions rise around the Strait of Hormuz and broader regional security worries. Flights to Iran remain suspended, while services to Israel and Saudi Arabia face ongoing restrictions.
President Isaac Herzog has tasked former military chief Gadi Eisenkot with building a coalition after a stalemated election. Eisenkot faces limited options and a tight deadline.
The Pattambi Association hosted a family‑oriented event in Dammam, focusing on expatriate welfare and cultural activities. Leaders addressed the gathering and honored contributors to the community.
President Donald Trump insisted the United States is not at war with Iran despite a recent strike on Qeshm Island. He also suggested cutting aid to Israel amid shifting US political sentiment.
