Wednesday, April 1, 2026

UAE

UAE: Delivery riders not allowed on fast lanes as Ajman announces traffic rule

Delivery riders must adhere to the right lanes of the road in Ajman, authorities announced on Thursday. They are not permitted to use the fast, left-most lanes. These restrictions are already in place in two other emirates, namely Dubai...

Dubai travel: Emirates to launch daily non-stop flights to Hangzhou

Emirates is set to launch a daily non-stop service between Dubai and Hangzhou from July 30. The airline’s latest expansion into Hangzhou makes the city its fifth gateway into the Chinese mainland after Beijing, Guangzhou, Shanghai, and Shenzhen. The new...

UAE lifts Lebanon travel ban, allows citizens from May 7

Abu Dhabi: The UAE will lift its travel ban on Lebanon, allowing Emirati citizens to visit the country starting May 7, 2025, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on Sunday. The decision follows the directives of President His Highness Sheikh...

UAE weather: Slight temperature drop and dusty conditions expected

Dubai: Residents can expect clear to partly cloudy skies today, with a slight, gradual decrease in temperatures, especially along the coastal areas, according to the National Center of Meteorology (NCM). NCM's latest weather report indicates an upcoming shift in the...

UAE petrol, diesel prices for May 2025 announced

The UAE has announced fuel prices for May. In April, fuel rates dropped further from decreased March prices after they were hiked in February. The new rates will apply from May 1 and are as follows: Super 98 petrol will cost...

MoHRE launched Digital Wallet for payments

MoHRE's Digital Wallet allows corporate customers to instantly settle fees and financial obligations. Dubai: The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE), in collaboration with Abu Dhabi Islamic Bank (ADIB), has unveiled the “Digital Wallet” as part of its ambitious...

New Dubai-Sharjah intercity bus to begin operating from May 2

A new intercity bus service between Dubai and Sharjah will start on Friday, May 2, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on Monday. RTA said the new Route E308 will connect Stadium Bus Station in Dubai to Al Jubail...

Dubai airport train service temporarily disrupted at Terminal 1

There was a disruption in the train service at the Dubai International Airport (DXB) on Thursday. “Dubai Airports is currently managing guest movement between Terminal 1 and Concourse D via bus service due to a temporary disruption to the airport...

Dubai announces opening of Nad Al Sheba Mall with over 100 stores

Dubai announced the official opening of a new mall. Called Nad Al Sheba Mall, the destination is owned and operated by Dubai Holding Asset Management. According to earlier reports, the 500,000 sq ft mixed-use retail destination features over 100 stores...

New Dubai law lists travel protocols for people with communicable diseases

Dubai has enacted a new law to curb spread of infectious diseases. Individuals infected with or suspected of having an infectious disease are required to avoid contact that could spread the illness. They must refrain from travelling or moving,...

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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...