Sunday, November 15, 2026

Dubai

Dubai to introduce variable Salik toll rates, parking prices in 2025

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced that it will implement Variable Road Toll Pricing (Salik) and Variable Parking Tariff Policies, including event-specific parking tariffs, as part of a comprehensive strategy to enhance traffic flow in the city. The...

Dubai paid parking hike: Parkin announces new peak, off-peak rates in 2025

Premium parking charges will be implemented across Dubai beginning March next year, Parkin PJSC announced on Friday. The fee for premium parking spaces will be Dh6 per hour from 8am to 10am; and 4pm to 8pm. Other charges will be...

Dubai announces free parking for UAE National Day holiday

Dubai has announced two days of free parking for the UAE National Day holiday. All public parking will be free of charge (except multi-storey parking) from Monday, December 2, until the end of Tuesday, December 3, the emirate's Roads and...

Dubai: RTA announces extended Metro timings on November 24

The Dubai Metro Red Line and Green Line will operate from 3.00am to 12am on Sunday, November 24, 2024, Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on Friday. This extended timing is to accommodate individuals who will join the Dubai...

Dubai’s new ‘islands’ out to create another offplan property wave

Dubai: It’s not just offplan property launches that are booming in Dubai – there are ‘islands’ too. Coming off the project pipeline is ‘Damac Islands’, located in Dubailand and with clusters such as Dubai Investments Park and Sports City just...

No luggage queues at Dubai’s new airport

Dubai: Passengers arriving at Dubai World Central’s new terminal won’t have to wait for their bags - instead, the luggage will be ready at the terminal upon arrival. Or even delivered directly to passengers' homes or hotels, says the...

Dubai: Work-from-home, flexible hours offered at some firms to help employees beat traffic

Many companies in Dubai are offering flexible hours and allow their employees to work from home to beat traffic during peak hours. Some private firms allow staff to work for eight-hour shifts at any time during the day to save...

Dubai-Malaysia travel: Airlines launch interline flights to over 40 destinations

Dubai carrier flydubai and Batik Air Malaysia have announced an interline agreement that will offer flydubai passengers access to more than 40 destinations across Batik Air's network via Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). The interline agreement will offer passengers seamless...

RTA announces extended Dubai Metro timings on November 10

The Dubai Metro Red Line and Green Line will operate from 3.00am to 12am on Sunday, November 10, 2024, Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on Friday. This extended timing is to accommodate individuals who will join the Dubai...

RTA launches taxi-sharing pilot service between Dubai, Abu Dhabi

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a six-month pilot initiative to allow passengers to share taxis operating between Ibn Battuta Mall in Dubai and Al Wahda Mall in Abu Dhabi, in a move aimed at providing easy,...

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Fujairah Crash Claims 14 Lives, Crown Prince Visits Bereaved Family

A massive crash on Fujairah’s Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Road resulted in 14 fatalities and 30 injuries. Crown Prince Sheikh Muhammad personally met the family of Siddique Thuppilikaat Moideen to express his sympathy.

UAE Cabinet Sets New Administrative Penalties for Non‑Muslim Worship Sites

The UAE Cabinet issued Resolution No. 172, introducing administrative penalties for non‑Muslim worship sites that violate the 2023 federal law. The measure details reporting, suspension, training and appeal processes.

US Strikes Iranian Sirik Tower, Iran Hits Bahrain Radar in Retaliation

The United States targeted a communications tower on Iran’s Sirik island with MQ‑1 drones. Iran responded by destroying a US‑installed radar on Bahrain’s island. Both sides claim drone involvement.

Microsoft 365 outage disrupts Outlook, Teams, and Copilot worldwide for over 12 hours

A server fault halted Microsoft 365 services for more than half a day, impacting email, collaboration and AI tools across continents. Companies from airlines to stock exchanges reported delays and workarounds.