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Dubai: New student visas, scholarships, jobs for 90% of pupils in new policies

New student visas, international scholarships and an ambitious plan to ensure that 90 per cent of its student population will secure suitable employment are parts of sweeping changes to be introduced to Dubai’s education system. A set of major new...

Saudi Arabia launches visa extension initiative to mark start of Hijri New Year

Saudi Arabia has introduced a new initiative to mark the beginning of the Hijri New Year, allowing holders of expired visit visas — of all types — a 30-day window to leave the country legally. According to the Kingdom's General...

Dubai’s RTA announces 2-month traffic diversion at E311 starting June 28

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced a traffic diversion at the Al Barari Underpass on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311), starting Saturday, June 28, 2025. The diversion, expected to last for two months, is part of ongoing...

Saudi Airlines launches flights to El Alamein and Salalah

Saudia has announced the launch of its flights to El Alamein, Egypt, departing from King Abdulaziz International Airport in Jeddah, with three weekly flights scheduled in one direction, and also via King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, with a...

Flydubai Resumes flights to Syria tomorrow

Flydubai is resuming more flights across its network and gradually resuming its full schedule. Resume Flydubai Flights to the Syrian capital will commence on June 26, 2025. Flights to Damascus will operate daily from Terminal 2 at Dubai International Airport. This...

UAE, Pakistan sign visa exemption agreement for some passport holders

The UAE and Pakistan have signed a visa exemption agreement for diplomatic and official passports, said Ishaq Dar, deputy prime minister and minister of foreign affairs of Pakistan. The announcement was made following the 12th session of Pakistan-UAE Joint Ministerial...

Dubai announces free parking for Hijri New Year public holiday

All public parking zones, except multi-level parking terminals, across Dubai will be free of charge on Friday, June 27, in observance of the Hijri New Year holiday. Regular parking fees will resume on Saturday, June 28, the Roads and Transport...

Dubai Airports confirms operations fully resumed after suspension amid conflict

Dubai Airports confirmed on Monday night that its operations have "resumed at full capacity after a temporary suspension". The authority emphasised that the safety and comfort of all passengers and flight crews remains its top priority. However, some flights may experience...

UAE employers offer work from home option after Iran strikes US base in Qatar

Some companies in the UAE offered their employees the option to work from home on Tuesday, a day after Iran launched a missile attack on a US air base in Qatar. In an email to their employees, some explained that...

UAE airlines extend flight suspension after US strikes Iran

UAE airlines on Sunday announced an extension of flight suspensions to several regional destinations due to widespread airspace closures, following the United States' decision to join Israel in strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Aviation experts warn that US involvement could...

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Today Gold Rate in Dubai (UAE) in Dirham – August 19, 2025

Today Gold Rate in Dubai (UAE) Today Per tola is AED 4,720.92 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price...

Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia – August 19, 2025

Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia (SAR) Today Per tola is SAR 4,828.81 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is SAR 4,140.00. Usually...

Today Gold Rate in Qatar – August 19, 2025

Today Gold Rate in Qatar Today Per tola is QAR 4,688.85 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is QAR 4,020.00. Usually people opt...

Today Gold Rate in Oman – August 19, 2025

Today Gold Rate in Oman Today Per tola is OMR 492.21 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is OMR 422.00. Usually people opt...

Today Gold Rate in Kuwait – August 19, 2025

Today Gold Rate in Kuwait (Kuwaiti Dinar): Today Per tola is KWD 385.37 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is KWD 330.40. Usually...