Sunday, November 15, 2026

Dubai

Dubai: Outdoor exercise permitted after Fajr prayer at 4.30am

Dubai Supreme Committee of Crisis and Disaster Management confirmed that citizens can exercise outdoors if they want to after Fajr prayer (around 4.30am). However, the authority said they must all the time adhere to precautionary regulations to avoid the spread...

Dubai prepares to reopen mosques with COVID-19 safety rules

Ahead of the official announcement, IACAD has put up circulars at mosques listing new guidelines. Dubai is getting ready to reopen the doors of the mosque (and that of other mosques). However, no date has been announced to open the...

Dubai is back to business. It’s ‘a ray of hope’ for residents

Dubai has planned to bring normalcy to in the emirate during Covid-19 by taking the bold but well-thought-out step of re-opening business. Residents expressed their happiness to be back at their stores and workplaces on Wednesday, as many businesses in...

Dubai reopens: Happy shoppers, diners are confident with mall’s safety measures

Upon hearing the news that more stores, malls and entertainment places will be open from Wednesday, a number of people along with their friends and families have decided to step out now. They said they will be extra careful...

Combating coronavirus: Dubai businesses that are set to reopen from May 27

Cinemas, gyms, retail stores, clinics and recreational venues will open but by following social-distancing rules. Dubai has announced bold steps to reopen business activities starting Wednesday, it was announced on Monday. Business activities will resume in the emirate from 6am...

Coronavirus: Dubai’s training institutes to reopen at 50% capacity

KHDA has confirmed sharing certain regulations with the coaching institutes for a phased reopening. Training institutes across Dubai that "offer education services to students aged between 12 and 60 years" are gearing up to welcome their students back in campuses,...

Man, fiancée get life term for selling hashish in Dubai

An undercover cop approached the man, who sold drugs worth Dh2,000 to him. The Federal Court has sentenced an Arab man and his fiancée to life in prison for possessing and selling drugs in Dubai. Another man who was helping...

Combating coronavirus: 1,030 outlets inspected in Dubai, 100% compliance

No outlet was shut down or issued a fine or warning during inspections. Dubai witnessed a 100 per cent compliance rate by commercial outlets during the daily inspections carried out on Wednesday. Dubai Economy inspected 1,030 outlets on Wednesday and found...

Combating coronavirus: Two Covid-19 tests for residents returning to UAE

There will be a mandatory coronavirus test upon arrival and a 14-day quarantine, and then another test before release from the quarantine. Dubai's flagship airline Emirates on Thursday said stringent restrictions will remain in place for residents coming to the...

242 beggars arrested during Ramadan in Dubai

Among those arrested, 143 were men, 21 were women and 78 were hawkers, said the police. As many as 242 beggars of different nationalities have been nabbed by the Dubai Police since the beginning of the holy month of Ramadan. Among...

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Sheikh Theyab Offers Condolences to Families of Fujairah Crash Victims

Sheikh Theyab met the injured and grieving relatives after a deadly crash in Fujairah that claimed 14 lives, including 10 Emiratis and four Indians. He conveyed his condolences and wished a speedy recovery to those harmed.

UAE Turns Waste Into Resources Through Biofuel, Textile and Food Initiatives

The United Arab Emirates is converting waste streams into valuable assets, from biofuel made from used cooking oil to organic fertilizers and textile recycling. New programs aim to cut landfill use and create economic opportunities.

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.