Thursday, July 3, 2025

Dubai

Dubai announces first successful test flight of air taxi ahead of 2026 rollout

Dubai has successfully conducted the first test flight of a flying taxi developed by Joby Aviation, marking a major milestone in the emirate’s journey toward futuristic urban mobility. The flight, conducted on Monday, sets the stage for a commercial...

Dubai launches student visa system

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai About developing the visa system Students Providing scholarships for global talents, work visas for graduates, a strategy to attract prestigious universities,...

Emirates extends cancellation of flights to and from Tehran until July 5

Dubai’s flagship carrier Emirates on Saturday said its flights to and from Tehran, Iran, will remain suspended till July 5, 2025. The decision comes as Iran’s airspace remains closed for airlines despite the Israel-Iran ceasefire that followed a 12-day conflict...

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...

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...

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...

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 traffic alert: Dubai announces traffic diversion on Al Qudra Road from June 22

Dubai: The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced a temporary traffic diversion as part of ongoing efforts to enhance traffic flow in Dubai and improve intersections on Al Qudra Road. In a social media post, the RTA confirmed the...

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...

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UAE will now allow flying taxis to use existing helipads

UAE's General Civil Aviation Authority (GCAA) has issued the regulatory framework allowing both electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing aircraft...

Next UAE public holiday: Residents likely enjoy a 3-day weekend soon

The birthday of Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) will be the next public holiday in the UAE. Believed to be on Rabi Al Awwal 12, residents...

Today Gold Rate in Dubai (UAE) in Dirham, 2nd July 2025

Today Gold Rate in Dubai (UAE) Today Per tola is AED 4,668.44 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is AED 4,002.50. Usually people...

Today Gold Rate in Qatar – 2nd July 2025

Today Gold Rate in Qatar Today Per tola is QAR 4,677.19 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is QAR 4,010.00. Usually people opt...

Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia – 2nd July 2025

Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia (SAR) Today Per tola is SAR 4,817.15 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is SAR 4,130.00. Usually...