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Hajj 2025: When will Umrah resume? Season calendar announced

As preparations for Hajj 2025 intensify in the kingdom of Saudi Arabia, many Muslims who did not get the chance to perform the holy trip wait eagerly to know when it will be possible for them to visit Makkah...

UAE airlines extend suspension of flights to Pakistan as tensions with India escalate

As tensions continue to escalate between India and Pakistan, a number of UAE airlines have extended suspension of flights to Pakistani soil. The two neighbours have exchanged fire since New Delhi launched Operation Sindoor on May 7, and Pakistan announced...

Free Wi-Fi launched on Ras Al Khaimah public buses

Ras Al Khaimah: Ras Al Khaimah Transport Authority has rolled out free high-speed WiFi on all its public buses—both within the emirate and on intercity routes. This initiative is part of the authority’s ongoing efforts to enhance the passenger experience...

UAE airlines suspend flights to Pakistan after India’s ‘Operation Sindoor’

Flights between Pakistan and the UAE via Emirates remain suspended until Saturday, May 10, “due to ongoing uncertainty surrounding access to Pakistan’s airspace and airports." The Dubai-based airline announced on Thursday the following flights have been cancelled: Dubai-Lahore-Dubai EK623/May 8: Lahore-Dubai ...

Dubai travel: Emirates to launch daily non-stop flights to Hangzhou

Emirates is set to launch a daily non-stop service between Dubai and Hangzhou from July 30. The airline’s latest expansion into Hangzhou makes the city its fifth gateway into the Chinese mainland after Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai, and Shenzhen. The new...

Dubai: Private parking fees double in some areas; motorists urge action amid soaring rates

Hameed Hashim, a rice trader living in Al Warqa and operating his wholesale business in Al Ras, said he is now spending more on parking as it has become more expensive than ever. Until November last year, he paid Dh16...

Sheikh Mohammed announces AI as mandatory subject in UAE schools

Dubai: The UAE Cabinet has approved the final curriculum to introduce Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a subject across all levels of government education, from from kindergarten through 12th grade, starting from the upcoming academic year. His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin...

UAE lifts Lebanon travel ban, allows citizens from May 7

Abu Dhabi: The UAE will lift its travel ban on Lebanon, allowing Emirati citizens to visit the country starting May 7, 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Sunday. The decision follows the directives of President His Highness Sheikh...

UAE weather: Slight temperature drop and dusty conditions expected

Dubai: Residents can expect clear to partly cloudy skies today, with a slight, gradual decrease in temperatures, especially along the coastal areas, according to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM). NCM's latest weather report indicates an upcoming shift in the...

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund issues 7-year dollar-denominated sukuk

Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund is heading to the international bond market for the second time this year. It started Saudi Public Investment Fund PIF recently took practical steps to expand its international financing channels, as it began receiving bids...

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Air India allows passengers to rebook to India from any airport in UAE without any extra charge.

Stranded passengers in the UAE can now rebook their cancelled Air India Express flights from any airport in the...

Big News from UAE: New Glass-Domed Mosque Opens in Sharjah

As the sun sets over Al Dhaid, the inside of newly opened Al Nasr Mosque begins to glow. Golden light pours through a giant...

Dubai Gold Prices Fall Below Dh600/Gram, Drop Dh11 in 24 Hours

Gold prices dropped below Dh600 per gram in Dubai on Friday morning as the yellow metal slipped below $5,000, reaching close to a one-week...

Gold Prices Stable in Dubai Morning Trade – 24K Around Dh610

Gold Prices: At 9am UAE time, the 24K gold price was trading at Dh610.75 per gram, slightly up from last night’s close. Among the...

Dubai Metro New Fines Alert: Dh100 to Dh2,000 Penalties Announced

Dubai: If you’ve ever rushed onto the Dubai Metro only to realise you’re in the wrong cabin, you’re not alone. While it’s a common...