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Eid Al Adha in Dubai: Salik to apply variable toll rates during holiday

Salik PJSC, Dubai’s toll operator, will implement variable road toll pricing on all four days of the Eid El Adha holiday, including Sunday (June 8; third day of Eid al Adha), it was confirmed on Wednesday. This means — from...

Dubai to reserve 4 public beaches for families during Eid Al Adha holidays

Four Dubai public beaches will be designated exclusively for families during the Eid Al Adha holiday. The beaches include Jumeirah 2, Jumeirah 3, Umm Suqeim 1, and Umm Suqeim 2. The initiative by Dubai Municipality (DM) aims to regulate visitor...

Dubai RTA’s online booking system eases vehicle testing

For Syed Azeez, yearly vehicle testing was one of those chores he kept putting off, until it became urgent. His car’s registration had already expired on May 10, and with only a few days left in the grace period,...

Dubai: No private parking? Residents may need to pay Dh500 for a spot this summer

With the Eid Al Adha break starting next Thursday, many UAE residents preparing for summer travel are facing an unexpected hurdle - soaring private parking fees. Those without designated building parking now find themselves shelling out Dh500 to Dh600 a...

Flydubai resumes daily flights to Damascus

Flights are now available for sale, underscoring the carrier's commitment to connecting underserved markets to Dubai. announced Flydubai Today, Emirates announced the resumption of direct flights to the Syrian capital, Damascus, starting June 1, 2025. The carrier will operate daily...

Dubai: Parkin launches parking subscriptions from Dh300

Dubai: Parkin, Dubai’s public parking operator, has announced that parking subscriptions are now available across all areas it manages. The update was shared via the company’s social media channels on Monday, May 19. The parking subscription service offers several benefits,...

Sheikh Hamdan announces new leaders for key Dubai government entities

Dubai: Following the approval of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE, in his capacity as Ruler of Dubai, Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of...

Dubai Airport will close as Al Maktoum races to completion; what is DXB’s future?

With the first phase of new Al Maktoum International Airport set for completion by 2032, the closure of Dubai International Airport (DXB) has been officially confirmed. This transition has already sparked widespread discussion about the future of the DXB site,...

Dubai: Sheikh Hamdan announces Golden Visa for nurses

Dubai will now offer golden visas to nurses employed with Dubai Health who have served for more than 15 years under the directives of Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister,...

Dubai’s Salik to launch ‘customised tags’ for corporate customers

Dubai’s exclusive toll gate operator, Salik, is in the process of launching a new ‘Customised Tags’ initiative, allowing corporate customers to personalise Salik tags with unique designs and messages. “This initiative reflects Salik’s commitment to enhancing customer experience and embracing...

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Dubai Metro to extend operating hours from July 20

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) on Friday announced that the Dubai Metro's operating hours will be extended to...

Today Gold Rate in Dubai (UAE) in Dirham, 19th July 2025

Today Gold Rate in Dubai (UAE) Today Per tola is AED 4,691.77 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is AED 4,022.50. Usually people...

Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia – 19th July 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 – 19th July 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 – 19th July 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...