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Dubai’s RTA revises metro, tram, and public parking timings

Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai announced the operating hours of all services during Ramadan covering Metro, Tram, paid parking zones, public buses, marine transport, Customer Happiness Centres, and service provider centres (vehicle testing). Dubai Metro Red and...

Dubai announces parking, free Salik timings during Ramadan

Salik, parking and Dubai Metro timings will change during the holy month of Ramadan, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on Wednesday. Both the Red and Green lines of Dubai Metro will run from 5am to 12 midnight from...

Akasa Air launches daily direct flights to Abu Dhabi from Bengaluru, Ahmedabad

Indian airliner Akasa Air launched daily direct flights to Abu Dhabi from Bengaluru and Mumbai, complementing its daily service between Mumbai and the UAE capital. The company said the strategic expansion is fuelled by "a favourable response on Akasa’s Mumbai-Abu...

Dubai: RTA opens new bus station near Stadium Metro Station

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened a new bus station near the Stadium Metro Station with a number of upgrades. The Stadium Bus Station will serve as a key station linking passengers to Stadium Metro Station and serving...

UAE launches first national payment card system “Jaywan”

“Jion” represents the first national payment card system in the UAE, supporting the digital transformation strategy and enhancing the country’s position in the digital payments sector. Al Etihad Payments, a subsidiary of the Central Bank of the UAE, announced the...

Dubai: Variable parking fee to start from April, Parkin announces

Parkin PJSC — the largest operator of paid public parking facilities in the emirate — said the new variable pricing tariff is set to be introduced from early April 2025 across Dubai. Public parking is classified into four tariff zones...

Dubai announces parking, free Salik timings during Ramadan

Salik, parking and Dubai Metro timings will change during the holy month of Ramadan, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on Wednesday. Both the Red and Green lines of Dubai Metro will run from 5am to 12 midnight from...

Dubai residency visas can now be renewed online within minutes

Residents can now renew their visa easily as the General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs (GDRFA) launched a new AI-powered digital platform. Through the platform Salama, residents can complete their visa renewal within minutes. They can also download the...

UAE reduces working hours for private sector employees

The UAE has announced reduced working hours for private sector employees during the month of Ramadan. Working hours will be reduced by two hours across the UAE, as per the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE). Private sector companies may,...

UAE Launches ‘Donate Safely’ Campaign to Regulate Ramadan Donations in 2025

As Ramadan 2025 approaches, the UAE’s Ministry of Community Development has launched the second season of its 'Donate Safely, Protect Your Money from Exploitation' campaign. The initiative aims to uphold the spirit of giving while ensuring that donations are secure and properly regulated. Strict...

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Return to online school: UAE families juggle work and life as homes become classrooms

Schools across the UAE resumed the new academic term online, but for many families, the shift has once again...

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 country to any destination in...

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...