Friday, February 6, 2026

Dubai

Emirates Literature fest begins today in Dubai

All events will be held at the InterContinental, Dubai Festival City. This year's Emirates Airline Festival of Literature is set to begin today in Dubai, featuring 206 authors from 43 countries, on top of a strong contingent of home-grown talent...

Pakistani singer Atif Aslam to perform in Dubai this weekend

The singer will perform from 9pm on February 7, 2020. Iconic Pakistani singer and actor Atif Aslam will bring his award-winning belters to Global Village's Main Stage area, at the world's leading multicultural Festival Park. Playing live at the Global Village,...

Dubai Cares invites residents to Walk for Education

The three-kilometre walk campaign will be held on February 14 at Dubai Creek Park. The Dubai Cares announced the its annual edition of its Walk for Education initiative will be held on February 14, 2020 at Dubai Creek Park. The event encourages...

Dubai traveller caught with heroin hidden in tea bags at airport

'We opened the tea bags and found another bag in which there was heroin' A 21-year-old man has stood trial at the Dubai Court of First Instance after being caught with more than 1kg of heroin - hidden in bags...

One-year-old Indian baby wins $1m at Dubai Duty Free raffle

Probably the youngest winner of the DDF raffle. A one-year-old baby boy, Mohamed Salah, joined the long list of Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaires on Tuesday. The ticket was purchased in his name by his father Ramees Rahman, a 31-year-old resident...

DSF 2020 Final Sale: Gulf News is at the mall to reveal what exactly is on sale

We tell you whether you should head down to the DSF Sale HIGHLIGHTS Main takeaways: Yes some items are 90 per cent off but most things are 40 to 70 per cent off The malls start to get so crowded from...

Why women pay Dh6,000 for this 125-km desert trek in UAE

60 women to embark on 125-km trek from Abu Dhabi to Al Ain from Friday Dubai: As many as 60 women from 24 nationalities are set to embark on a gruelling five-day trek from Abu Dhabi to Al Ain this...

Dubai warns pharmacies against increasing face mask prices

Consumers should immediately file complaint to Dubai Economy in case of any price hike ALSO IN THIS PACKAGE Coronavirus: Countries evaluate evacuation of citizens in virus epicenter China rushes to build 1,000-bed coronavirus hospital Coronavirus update: UAE doctors well equipped...

Authorities warn against spreading rumours about coronavirus in UAE

Dubai Police clarify about training video being used by people to spread virus rumours ALSO IN THIS PACKAGE Coronavirus: China orders 'unprecedented' lockdown of cities at virus epicentre Coronavirus: How to protect yourself, others Hundreds infected, 6 killed: Human transmission...

Coronavirus: DED warns pharmacies against hiking prices of face masks

Residents told to file complaints if prices are increased. The Department of Economy in Dubai (DED) has called on all pharmacies and retail outlets not to increase the price of face masks and nose covers. The department said it is illegal...

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Dubai Metro New Fines Alert: Dh100 to Dh2,000 Penalties Announced

Dubai: If you’ve ever rushed onto the Dubai Metro only to realise you’re in the wrong cabin, you’re not...

Indian woman missing in Dubai, last location Ajman Police HQ, son seeks help

Disturbing news has emerged from Dubai, where an Indian woman has been missing for the past few days. Her son, Shaivi Bhandkar, has appealed...

Dubai Police Introduce New Online Platform for Lawyers with AI-Enabled Website

The platform, accessible through the authority's website using secure UAE Pass log in, was unveiled on January 20 during a press conference A new platform...

Today Gold Rate in Dubai (UAE) in Dirham – Oct 28, 2025

Today Gold Rate in Dubai (UAE) Today Per tola is AED 5,499.48 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is AED 4,715.00 . Usually people opt...

Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia – Oct 28, 2025

Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia (SAR) Today Per tola is SAR 5,680.27 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is SAR 4,870.00. Usually people opt...