Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Coronavirus: Dubai shops maintain high level of compliance with Covid-19 guidelines

Only two shops were fined on Tuesday. Dubai Economy on Wednesday announced that 1,065 outlets were inspected on Tuesday and 1,063 were found compliant with precautionary measures to contain the spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus. Two shops were issued warnings and...

Dubai’s Emirates to resume scheduled passenger flights

Travellers will only be accepted on these flights if they comply with the eligibility and entry criteria requirements of their destination countries. Dubai's Emirates has announced its plan to operate scheduled flight services from May 21 to nine destinations: London...

Coronavirus: All you need to know about movement restrictions in the UAE

Checkpoints in place at several location, but what are police looking for? Dubai: Movement restrictions from 10pm to 6am apply to every emirate in the UAE, according to police in each emirate. Those found out after 10pm will be stopped and...

Coronavirus: Over 60s in UAE ask for a designated hour at malls to shop and exercise

Too hot to exercise outside and home delivery has week-long delays they argue Dubai: Lori Dorman is a 60-plus British national running a business in Dubai. For the last 67 days, she has self-isolated herself and keeping in mind all...

Nurses from UAE’s COVID-19 frontline speak out

On International Day of Nursing, the warriors reveal how they cope with their call of duty Dubai: For the past three months, nurses have been battling COVID-19 from the frontline, putting in 12 to 20 hours of duty in suffocating...

Two UAE doctors back to work after overcoming coronavirus

Both agree they won’t let the virus get in the way of their duty Dubai: Two UAE doctors who tested positive for coronavirus are now back to work, following a full recovery. In an exclusive interview with Gulf News the brave...

Firefighters put out blaze at Expo Dubai 2020 site

Nobody was injured in the incident: Spokesperson. A minor fire broke out at the site of the Dubai Expo 2020 on Monday morning. The fire broke out because of welding work going on at the site, and was brought under control...

UAE banks have to deal with a ‘Phoenix’ sized problem with exposures of $350m-$400m

Dubai based Phoenix Global going into liquidation will cost banks quite a bit Dubai: Banks in the UAE have exposures between $350 million to $400 million to Phoenix Group, one of the world’s biggest rice trading firms before it went...

COVID-19 impact: NRIs get tax residency status relief

Period of forced stay in India due to lockdown will not be counted for tax residency Dubai: The Government of India has announced a much needed relief to non-resident Indians (NRIs) allowing them to keep out the period of their...

Listen: First UAE-India repatriation flight captain’s patriotic inflight announcement goes viral

Praise pours in for crew members of Thursday’s first UAE-India repatriation flights Dubai: Praise continues to pour in for the crew members of the historic first Indian repatriation flights on Thursday from the UAE. The inflight announcement of the captain of...

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Sheikh Theyab Offers Condolences to Families of Fujairah Crash Victims

Sheikh Theyab met the injured and grieving relatives after a deadly crash in Fujairah that claimed 14 lives, including 10 Emiratis and four Indians. He conveyed his condolences and wished a speedy recovery to those harmed.

UAE Turns Waste Into Resources Through Biofuel, Textile and Food Initiatives

The United Arab Emirates is converting waste streams into valuable assets, from biofuel made from used cooking oil to organic fertilizers and textile recycling. New programs aim to cut landfill use and create economic opportunities.

Fujairah Crash Claims 14 Lives, Crown Prince Visits Bereaved Family

A massive crash on Fujairah’s Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Road resulted in 14 fatalities and 30 injuries. Crown Prince Sheikh Muhammad personally met the family of Siddique Thuppilikaat Moideen to express his sympathy.

UAE Cabinet Sets New Administrative Penalties for Non‑Muslim Worship Sites

The UAE Cabinet issued Resolution No. 172, introducing administrative penalties for non‑Muslim worship sites that violate the 2023 federal law. The measure details reporting, suspension, training and appeal processes.

US Strikes Iranian Sirik Tower, Iran Hits Bahrain Radar in Retaliation

The United States targeted a communications tower on Iran’s Sirik island with MQ‑1 drones. Iran responded by destroying a US‑installed radar on Bahrain’s island. Both sides claim drone involvement.