Wednesday, April 1, 2026

UAE

UAE’s new traffic law takes effect on March 29: Three categories exempt from driver’s licence

The Federal Decree-Law No. 14 of 2024 on Traffic and Road Regulations, issued by the UAE government in 2024, is set to take effect on March 29. The official UAE legislation platform, “UAE Legislation,” which is developed and overseen by...

UAE-UK travel: Visa costs to increase by up to 10% from April onwards

Residents in the UAE travelling to the United Kingdom for tourism, medical treatment, study and other purposes will have to shell out higher visa costs from next month. The fees for visas have increased by around 10 per cent for...

Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has launched a new Dh100 banknote

The Central Bank of the UAE (CBUAE) has launched a new Dh100 banknote. The currency note is made of polymer and features innovative designs and advanced security features. The new banknote will be circulated with the existing Dh100 note starting...

Dubai: New variable parking fees to start 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 Land Department Launches Pilot Phase of the ‘Real Estate Tokenisation Project’

In a groundbreaking move to revolutionize the real estate sector, Dubai Land Department (DLD) has launched the pilot phase of the ‘Real Estate Tokenisation Project’, making it the first real estate registration entity in the Middle East to adopt this advanced technology. Developed...

UAE government has announced the Dates of Eid Al Fitr holidays for Employees and Schools

Dubai : The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has announced this year's Eid al Fitr holidays. Giving information about the holidays to be given to government employees, the UAE government has said that if the month of Ramadan is of...

Now, parents in Dubai can apply for digital birth certificate

Dubai has launched a fully digital birth certificate issuance service. The new service by the Dubai Health Authority (DHA) allows parents to obtain an official birth certificate in three languages — Arabic, English, and Urdu — without the need...

UAE: 6-day break likely as Sharjah announces Eid Al Fitr holidays for public sector

Sharjah has announced Eid Al Fitr holiday dates for government sector employees. The holiday will commence from Shawwal 1 to Shawwal 3, 1446 AH, according to the Sharjah Government's Department of Human Resources announcement on Tuesday. Official work will resume...

UAE announces Eid Al Fitr holiday dates for public sector employees

The UAE has announced Eid Al Fitr holiday dates for government sector employees across the country on Monday. The holiday will begin on Shawwal 1 and end on Shawwal 3, 1446 AH, corresponding to the Gregorian calendar, the Federal Authority...

Dubai Introduces Seamless, Ticketless Parking System Across Key Locations

A revolutionary, fully automated, and hassle-free parking system is now in operation in select areas of Dubai, offering a seamless experience for motorists. With no waiting, no tickets, and no manual payments, the new parking solution has been implemented 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...