Thursday, March 12, 2026

UAE

Coronavirus: How are UAE schools preparing to welcome back students in September?

Split days, shorter hours, blended learning among options on the table for new normal Dubai: A return to classrooms in September could take various forms if UAE schools re-open in September, including split days and blended learning, principals said. They are...

Rare bird spotted in UAE after 10 years

This is the second time that the rare bird was spotted in the UAE. Birdwatchers in the UAE were pleasantly surprised to spot a very rare bird species in Dubai on May 29. Known as the Basra Reed-warbler, the sparrow-sized bird...

Combating coronavirus: UAE intends to test all 9 million citizens, residents

The country's programme to curb the spread of Covid-19 has been lauded globally. After introducing one of the world's most comprehensive testing and tracing regimes - the UAE has so far tested 2 million people, and intends to test nearly...

UAE carriers set to connect 49 cities in next 10 days

Emirates will be operating passenger flights to 29 destinations and Etihad will fly to 20 destinations. The UAE's two leading carriers, Emirates and Etihad, on Thursday announced that they will be linking 49 destinations across Asia, Europe and Australia in...

Emirates offers flights to 29 cities, resumes transits through Dubai

With travel restrictions remaining in place in most countries, customers are reminded to check entry and exit requirements before their journeys. Following the UAE government's announcement to lift restrictions on transit passenger services, Emirates will from June 15 offer passenger...

Customer confidence clear as visitors return to Nakheel shopping malls

Hygiene and homeware, safety and sports gear top shopping lists. Footfall at Nakheel's malls across Dubai reached up to 70 per cent of normal capacity last weekend, with homeware, sports gear and health and safety at the top of customers'...

Coronavirus: UAE reports 659 new Covid-19 cases, 419 recoveries, 3 deaths

More than 54,000 new Covid-19 tests have been carried out, the health ministry said. The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention on Thursday announced 659 new cases of Covid-19 infections and 419 cases of recovery. More than 54,000 new Covid-19 tests have...

Sale: Get up to 70% discount at Ibn Battuta Mall in Dubai

Currently open from 10am to 10pm on weekdays, and until midnight at weekends. Ibn Battuta Mall is kicking off the 100 per cent reopening of Dubai's shopping malls with discounts of up to 70 per cent at dozens of stores. As...

UAE gives 500,000 coronavirus testing kits worth $10m to World Health Organization

The donation of the testing kits supports global efforts to contain the spread of Covid-19 in light of the scarcity of testing supplies in several countries. The UAE announced on Thursday that it had donated $10 million (Dh36.73 million) worth of PCR Covid-19 testing...

Combating coronavirus: 132 nationalities join UAE Volunteers campaign

More than 13,100 resident volunteers supported the efforts of the frontline soldiers in fighting the Covid-19 pandemic, in addition to 5,555 citizens. As many as 18,740 volunteers of 132 nationalities enrolled in the UAE Volunteers national campaign in one month,...

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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...

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...

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 alone. While it’s a common...