Friday, January 17, 2025

Dubai

No luggage queues at Dubai’s new airport

Dubai: Passengers arriving at Dubai World Central’s new terminal won’t have to wait for their bags - instead, the luggage will be ready at the terminal upon arrival. Or even delivered directly to passengers' homes or hotels, says the...

Dubai: Work-from-home, flexible hours offered at some firms to help employees beat traffic

Many companies in Dubai are offering flexible hours and allow their employees to work from home to beat traffic during peak hours. Some private firms allow staff to work for eight-hour shifts at any time during the day to save...

Dubai-Malaysia travel: Airlines launch interline flights to over 40 destinations

Dubai carrier flydubai and Batik Air Malaysia have announced an interline agreement that will offer flydubai passengers access to more than 40 destinations across Batik Air's network via Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). The interline agreement will offer passengers seamless...

RTA announces extended Dubai Metro timings on November 10

The Dubai Metro Red Line and Green Line will operate from 3.00am to 12am on Sunday, November 10, 2024, Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on Friday. This extended timing is to accommodate individuals who will join the Dubai...

RTA launches taxi-sharing pilot service between Dubai, Abu Dhabi

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a six-month pilot initiative to allow passengers to share taxis operating between Ibn Battuta Mall in Dubai and Al Wahda Mall in Abu Dhabi, in a move aimed at providing easy,...

Dubai Records 10 Percent Increase in Vehicles Over Two Years

The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) of Dubai has announced a series of key road projects aimed at easing traffic congestion and reducing travel times across the city, as the number of vehicles during daytime hours reaches a staggering...

Dubai schools roll out mandatory measles vaccinations as UAE launches campaign

Schools in the UAE are teaming up with the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) to provide free vaccinations for primary students on campus this month. They have rolled out the National Measles Campaign, informing parents about the compulsory measles vaccination...

Dubai Police Launches Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence Council

Dubai Police has announced the formation of the 'Digital Transformation and Artificial Intelligence Council' to enhance digital capabilities and boost global competitiveness within the force. The council will be led by Lieutenant General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, Commander-in-Chief of Dubai...

Dubai amends some provisions of the law establishing the Financial Control Authority

The amendments to the provisions of the law establishing the Financial Control Authority aim to enhance the role of the Authority in fully exercising its control duties and applying alternatives to address some financial violations that represent an attack...

Dubai: Taxi driver returns items left behind by passenger, honoured by RTA

A Dubai taxi driver was recently honoured by the Roads and Transport Authority’s (RTA) for returning items a passenger had left behind. Deepak Kumar Singh's act of honesty was celebrated in a ceremony where Mattar Al Tayer, Director-General and chairman...

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UAE launches first influencer hub to attract 10,000 influencers

The goals of launching the first headquarters for influencers are to empower them and create sustainable frameworks for a...

Today Gold Rate in Dubai (UAE) in Dirham, 13th Jan 2025

Today Gold Rate in Dubai (UAE) Today Per tola is AED 3,793.65 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is AED 3,252.50. Usually people...

Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia – 13th Jan 2025

Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia (SAR) Today Per tola is SAR 3,895.71 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is SAR 3,340.00. Usually...

Today Gold Rate in Qatar – 13th Jan 2025

Today Gold Rate in Qatar Today Per tola is QAR 3,796.57 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is QAR 3,255.00. Usually people opt...

Today Gold Rate in Oman – 13th Jan 2025

Today Gold Rate in Oman Today Per tola is OMR 397.15 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is OMR 340.50. Usually people opt...