Sunday, November 15, 2026

Dubai

Numbers to replace names of platforms at Dubai metro stations

Dubai Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched a campaign to change the addressing systems of platforms at metro stations. In a move, which is intended to keep pace with the latest international practices of the industry, RTA has decided...

Dubai’s Business Bay Crossing Bridge closed for 30 hours this weekend

Dubai: The Business Bay Crossing Bridge from Deira to Bur Dubai is closed for 30 hours, from Friday (December 18) at 12am until 6am on Saturday (December 19), the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) tweeted. The RTA has also advised...

Dubai’s RTA grants Dhs1.1 million to 100 insolvent employees

The Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has granted over Dhs 1 million to its insolvent employees as part of the Year of Giving innitiative. The RTA said on its Twitter, “About 100 employees of RTA have benefited from the...

Dubai brings in strict laws on selling and managing of ‘timeshare’ properties

Dubai: Dubai Tourism has been mandated to develop the framework for the selling, marketing and management of properties sold under 'timeshare' programmes. As part of this, Dubai will also be listing all such residential units under such schemes as...

Two expats jailed for assaulting Dubai resident

Dubai: Two Pakistani men who attacked a countryman standing outside his Dubai home were convicted of physically assaulting the victim. According to the Dubai Court of First Instance, the attackers caused six per cent permanent disability to the Pakistani victim. While...

Dubai’s Burj Khalifa being evacuated

Dubai burj khalifa being evacuated: Burj Khalifa will conduct its annual fire and evcauation drill at 10.30 am today (December 14). The drill is held every year to ensure the highest safety standards for residents, guests and employees, Dubai...

Rents in Dubai: Where can you get a studio apartment for just Dh15,000?

Rents in Dubai have consistently gone down over the last few years, dropping at mid-to-high single-digit percentage, due to oversupply in the market. Developers have, therefore, pulled back on new launches over the past year to help the local...

Emirates Airline Offers Dubai Visitors Free Stay At 5-Star Hotel

Dubai is open for business and tourism, and Emirates wants the world to know it. Throughout the winter travel season, the airline will run a multi-million dollar global campaign to promote Destination Dubai, including advertising spots and key partnerships...

DUBAI WORLD TRADE CENTRE: UAE to host Israeli business, tech and investor delegation at 40th GITEX Technology Week

Dubai World Trade Centre issued the following announcement on Nov. 30. The UAE is set to welcome the first Israeli technology delegation to the country at the landmark 40th edition of GITEX Technology Week, hosted at Dubai World Trade Centre....

Dubai Police trace fighting teenagers after finding a severed hand on street

The Dubai Police managed to trace and arrest eight teenagers for allegedly having a street fight after the force recovered a severed hand from the street. According to a police officer, one of the teenagers lost his hand in the...

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Saudi Interior Ministry Executes Two Convicted Terrorists, Warns of Ongoing Crackdown

The Saudi Interior Ministry announced that two citizens, Fadel bin Hassan bin Abdullah Al Safwani and Jawad bin Abdullah bin Ali Khurairis, were executed after their terrorism convictions were upheld. The ministry warned that severe measures will persist against anyone endangering public security.

Gulf Railway Project Set to Boost Trade and Cut Transport Costs by 2030

Business leaders and experts say the Gulf Railway will streamline logistics across the GCC, handling millions of passengers and 200 million tonnes of cargo annually. The network connects Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, the UAE and Oman.

Gulf Rail Project Opens New Private Sector Opportunities, Says Transport Chief

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India U‑19 clinches Asia Cup in dramatic one‑wicket win over Pakistan

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