Monday, April 6, 2026

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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...

Coronavirus in UAE: Debunking the rumours

Don't fall for rumours floating around on social media. The first cases of coronavirus were reported in the UAE on Wednesday, when a family of four was tested positive for the infection. The family is now stable. However, the news...

Coronavirus cases announced in UAE: This not a drill

The fears have, unfortunately, come true. The country's ports were on full alert even before cases were detected. 'Are the rumours true, Albus?' Professor McGonagall asked that of Professor Dumbledore in the opening scene of 'Harry Potter and the Philosopher's...

Advisory: Nuclear plant test in Abu Dhabi today

The test will run for 30 seconds to test the performance of the sirens. Abu Dhabi issued an advisory for residents on Tuesday regarding a 'strong noise' alert on Wednesday. In a brief statement issued today, the Abu Dhabi Media Office...

Suqia awards $1 million for global water crisis solution in Dubai

The award honours people, entities who have dedicated their efforts to address water scarcity. At the second edition of the Mohammed Bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Water Award on Wednesday, 10 winners from eight countries shared the prize money of...

Coronavirus in UAE: New case in Dubai? Ministry responds

The four people in UAE who were confirmed to have been infected yesterday are in quarantine. A senior official with the UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) has confirmed that a viral video purportedly showing another case of the...

Ethiopian runners dominate at Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon 2020

Ethiopia's Olika Adugna Bikila and Worknesh Degefa win the titles. Ethiopian runners dominate in both men's and women's competition at the Standard Chartered Dubai Marathon 2020, one of Dubai's landmark events. Ethiopia's Olika Adugna Bikila clocked 2:06:15 to win the men's...

UAE is a great example, says GCC chief Al Zayani

Al Zayani delivered a lecture on Gulf Cooperation Council: Ambitions and Achievements. Dr Abdullatif bin Rashid Al Zayani, Secretary-General of the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), has said that the UAE is a great example in giving a healthy life to...

Moving houses, renting a car? Dubai issues new rules

Issuance of this decision is part of a plan for leveraging road transport and streamlining vehicle rental activities in the emirate. Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) on Thursday issued rules for regulating road transport and car rental activities in...

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Return to online school: UAE families juggle work and life as homes become classrooms

Schools across the UAE resumed the new academic term online, but for many families, the shift has once again...

Air India allows passengers to rebook to India from any airport in UAE without any extra charge.

Stranded passengers in the UAE can now rebook their cancelled Air India Express flights from any airport in the country to any destination in...

Big News from UAE: New Glass-Domed Mosque Opens in Sharjah

As the sun sets over Al Dhaid, the inside of newly opened Al Nasr Mosque begins to glow. Golden light pours through a giant...

Dubai Gold Prices Fall Below Dh600/Gram, Drop Dh11 in 24 Hours

Gold prices dropped below Dh600 per gram in Dubai on Friday morning as the yellow metal slipped below $5,000, reaching close to a one-week...

Gold Prices Stable in Dubai Morning Trade – 24K Around Dh610

Gold Prices: At 9am UAE time, the 24K gold price was trading at Dh610.75 per gram, slightly up from last night’s close. Among the...