Qatar has announced a five-day holiday for Eid Al Adha this year.
In the Gulf nation, public holidays for the festival will begin on the ninth day of Dhul Hijjah, which is also known as Arafah Day — the holiest...
Dubai: Parkin, Dubai’s public parking operator, has announced that parking subscriptions are now available across all areas it manages. The update was shared via the company’s social media channels on Monday, May 19.
The parking subscription service offers several benefits,...
A thousand Palestinians who lost family members in the ongoing conflict with Israel have been invited to perform Hajj this year at the expense of Saudi King Salman bin Abdel Aziz.
The invitation has been also extended to Palestinians whose...
Abu Dhabi: The UAE Cybersecurity Council (CSC) has unveiled the nation’s first comprehensive Drone Cybersecurity Guidelines.
These were developed in strategic partnership with Reach Digital—a subsidiary of Reach Group specialising in digital transformation and cybersecurity innovation—and Shieldworkz, a cybersecurity firm...
A new 10-year UAE 'Blue Residency' announced recently could create hundreds of job opportunities for those who care about the environment, experts have said. The long-term visa will help climate advocates balance their passion for the environment and job...
Citizens of many countries struggle and find it challenging to get visa-free entry to many countries.
However, some countries from Africa, Oceania and Asia regions have been rated the most open countries as they allow nationals of all the other...
The UAE has introduced a 180-day multiple-entry permit allowing expats to apply for the Blue Residency visa — a 10-year residency offered to individuals with exceptional contributions to environmental protection and sustainability.
The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port...
Dubai: Following the approval of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, in his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of...
As people from all over the world make UAE their home, the country's leaders have introduced initiatives such as 10-year residency to support talent. The Golden Visa allows visa-holders to live, work and study in the UAE without a...
With the first phase of new Al Maktoum International Airport set for completion by 2032, the closure of Dubai International Airport (DXB) has been officially confirmed.
This transition has already sparked widespread discussion about the future of the DXB site,...
The UAE’s foreign ministry sent condolences to Egypt after a deadly train collision near Cairo. The accident left seven dead and over a hundred injured, prompting calls for accountability.
The Rewaq Educational Institute has started the second phase of its free training program for workers in Dubai, focusing on first‑aid, fire safety and mental health. Backed by UAE authorities, the initiative aims to reach over 5,000 laborers directly and 15,000 indirectly.
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.
