Thursday, March 12, 2026

UAE

Phase 6 of Abu Dhabi sanitisation drive, Covid-19 testing begins

Block 37 of Musaffah area of Abu Dhabi being targeted, with entry and exit restricted during programme. Phase 6 of the sanitisation programme and Covid-19 testing in the Musaffah area of Abu Dhabi will begin today with Block 37. The programme...

UAE reaffirms commitment to global fight against Daesh

Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Gargash says terrorist group is taking advantage of world's involvement in fighting Covid-19. Dr. Anwar bin Mohammed Gargash, Minister of State for Foreign Affairs, has affirmed the importance of continuing the global fight against...

UAE fights coronavirus: Guidelines for hotels’ reopening issued

Hotels must leave a 24-hour gap between guests leaving a room, and the next guests arriving. A new set of coronavirus guidelines for UAE hotels has been published by the National Emergency Crisis and Disasters Management Authority. The guidelines, released late Thursday,...

Reopening responsibly: UAE airports issue strict safety guidelines for passengers

Passengers not wearing masks, gloves to be barred from entering the airport. The UAE airports have put in place strict safety and precautionary guidelines for passengers such as not to arrive four hours before the departure and travellers not wearing...

Sharjah pumps 4 billion dirhams through short-term instruments

Sharjah (Al Ittihad) The Central Finance Department in Sharjah launched a bond worth 4 billion dirhams, to enhance liquidity for the banks based in Sharjah, to enable them to provide additional financial support to the business sector affected by the...

UAE: Medical staff back on frontlines after recovering from Covid-19

For medical staff there was never a #StayHomeTime. They are at the forefront of Covid-19 war in the UAE. Some medics got infected with the virus while on their duty, soon after recovering they are back to their duties. This community...

COVID-19: During the Abu Dhabi Travel Ban permit required from Emergency

People can also obtain permits through the Traffic Permit System on the Abu Dhabi Police website. On 2nd June the Abu Dhabi Police has announced a provision of movement for a week that permits between cities in the UAE  during...

Combating the Coronavirus: Expats trapped in India seek clarity on returning to UAE.

UAE begins welcoming stranded UAE residents with valid visas from 1 June. Desperate to return to the UAE, stranded expats in India have said they are suffering from business and job losses. India's aviation regulator Directorate General of Civil Aviation...

UAE Combating Covid-19: Have your house disinfected for FREE

The innovative initiative was announced by the civil defence department on its official Instagram account. Emirati nationals have some good news knocking on their doors. In Umm Al Quwain, if you want to get your house disinfected for free then...

UAE jobs: How AI and data science job skills can help you stay relevant in the market

COVID-19 pandemic is having a devastating effect on the economy of almost all the countries in the world. Recent global developments strongly suggest the importance of diversification of economic activities and professionals would have to make sure they have...

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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...