Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Dubai announces holiday for Hijri New Year for government employees

Dubai has announced the official holiday for Hijri New Year for government employees on Friday, June 27, translating into a three-day weekend. Normal working hours are expected to resume on Monday, June 30. The holiday will apply to government entities, departments...

Free Wi-Fi at all bus and marine transport stations in Dubai

Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) provides free Wi-Fi at all 43 bus and marine transport stations in the emirate. The Roads and Transport Authority announced that Dubai Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed the provision of free...

GCC tourist visa: What we know so far about the unified 6-country visa

Dubai: Soon, visiting the Gulf’s top destinations may be as easy as clicking 'apply' once. A major travel update is on the way for UAE residents and frequent travellers: a unified tourist visa that covers all six GCC countries is...

Dubai announces flexible work hours for some employees during summer

Dubai announced flexible working hours for government employees during summer 2025 on Sunday. The initiative is set to begin on July 1 and run until September 12, 2025, the Dubai Government Human Resources Department (DGHR) stated, adding that it will...

UAE airlines suspend, cancel flights to 9 destinations after countries close airspaces

UAE airlines have suspended flights to four destinations — Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Iran — on Friday in the wake of rising tensions between Israel and Iran. The carriers also announced flight cancellations to as many as five other destinations...

Dubai Metro Blue Line: First station, train capacity, key features explained

Dubai Metro is speeding towards its newest network, the Blue Line, with new details revealed Monday. With its futuristic design, the world's highest metro station, and the first Metro line crossing Dubai Creek, the anticipation is real. With just 4...

Dubai airport offers parking fee discount for peak summer travel period

In a relief to travellers this peak season, Dubai International Airport announced discounted parking prices for summer on June 10. These new prices will be levied from June 10 to 30 and will be valid at Terminal 1 Car Park...

Dubai Metro Blue Line: Stunning skyline, creek views await train passengers

Passengers riding on the Blue Line of the Dubai Metro will be able to see the stunning skyline of the emirate and breathtaking views of the Creek when the project is complete. At the Dubai Creek Harbour, construction of...

Eid Al Adha in Dubai: Salik to apply variable toll rates during holiday

Salik PJSC, Dubai’s toll operator, will implement variable road toll pricing on all four days of the Eid El Adha holiday, including Sunday (June 8; third day of Eid al Adha), it was confirmed on Wednesday. This means — from...

Dubai to reserve 4 public beaches for families during Eid Al Adha holidays

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...

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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.

Bahrain “Marahi 2026” Draws Massive Crowds, Highlights Local Agri‑Food Investment

The fourth day of Bahrain’s Marahi 2026 fair attracted thousands of families, school groups and investors. Officials praised the event as a key platform for boosting local agriculture and animal husbandry.

Fujairah Road Collisions Kill 14, Injure 30 on Sheikh Khalifa Road

A pair of collisions on Sheikh Khalifa Road in Fujairah claimed 14 lives and left 30 people wounded. Victims included nationals from the UAE, India, Oman, Egypt, Jordan, Pakistan and Brazil.

U.S. Nationwide Flight Halt Ordered After Air Traffic Communication Glitch

The Federal Aviation Administration halted all departures across the United States on Friday because of a system‑wide communication problem affecting air‑traffic control towers. The move comes as the agency seeks billions in funding to upgrade the nation’s air‑traffic infrastructure.

Joy Ibrahim stresses authentic storytelling at Sharjah Book Fair

Joy Ibrahim, a leading Jordanian content creator, addressed the power of true storytelling at the Sharjah Book Fair. She urged aspiring creators to stay persistent and choose platforms that suit their unique narratives.