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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...

Free Wi-Fi at all bus and marine transport stations in Dubai

Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) provides free Wi-Fi at all 43 bus and marine transport stations in the emirate. The Roads and Transport Authority announced that Dubai Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has completed the provision of free...

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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...