Wednesday, April 1, 2026

UAE

Dubai: New variable parking fees in Dubai will take effect on April 4, peak pricing for 6 hours daily

New variable parking fees in Dubai will take effect on April 4, Parkin PJSC – the largest operator of paid public parking facilities and services in the emirate – confirmed in a company disclosure posted on Dubai Financial Market...

Dubai World Cup 2025: Special passport stamp for visitors

Dubai: The UAE is rolling out the red carpet for visitors arriving for one of the world’s premier horse racing events, the Dubai World Cup 2025. The General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs – Dubai (GDRFA-Dubai) has introduced a...

Dubai to launch self-driving taxis by 2026 to enhance road safety

Self-driving taxis will soon be seen on the roads of Dubai. The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has expanded its partnerships with autonomous driving technology providers to deploy these taxis in the emirate by 2026. The AVs will be launched...

Dubai has launched a program under which one can apply for a waiver on toll fees

Dubai has installed multiple Salik gates to manage traffic flow on the city's arterial roads. Salik, an electronic toll collection system implemented by the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), automatically deducts toll fees from a prepaid account when vehicles...

Today Gold Rate in Bahrain – 31st March 2025

Today Gold Rate in Bahrain ( Bahraini Dinar) Today Per tola is BHD 447.89 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is BHD 384.00. Usually people opt for purchasing gold rates in Bahrain per tola according to their needs...

UAE to soon start issuing fresh banknotes, roll out digital currency

New dirham symbol: The Central Bank of UAE on Thursday launched new symbols for the national currency, the dirham, in its physical and digital forms, which reflect its national identity and aspiration to become a major financial and cross-border...

UAE petrol, diesel prices for April 2025 announced

The UAE has announced fuel prices for April. In March, fuel rates slightly dropped after they were hiked in February. The new rates will apply from April 1 and are as follows: Super 98 petrol will cost Dh2.57 a...

Eid Al Fitr in UAE: Free parking timing, revised public transport schedules; full guide

With Eid Al Fitr just around the corner, authorities across the UAE are announcing holidays and changes in timings for public parks, beaches and other services. From Eid declarations in residents' home countries to the official announcement coming right from...

Dubai rolls out new parking fee from April 4; which areas will cost Dh6 per hour

More locations have been categorised as premium parking “in high-demand, densely populated areas, including adjacent to or near public transport infrastructure,” Parkin Company PJSC announced on Wednesday, confirming that the new variable parking fees in Dubai will take effect...

Dubai to Launch WhatsApp Service for Consumer Complaints in April

Consumers in Dubai will soon be able to file complaints against retailers directly through WhatsApp, with a quick resolution process in place. This initiative by the Dubai Corporation for Consumer Protection and Fair Trade (DCCPFT), a part of the Dubai...

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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...