Wednesday, March 4, 2026

UAE

Combating coronavirus: Saudi Arabia to introduce 24-hour daily curfew across the kingdom for Eid holiday

Until then economic activities will remain open and people can move freely between 9:00am and 5:00pm. Saudi Arabia will enforce a 24-hour curfew across the kingdom during a 5-day holiday to celebrate Eid Ul Fitr which marks the end of...

Coronavirus: Your outstanding bank loan could lead to travel ban in UAE

Detention or a fine shall be imposed on anyone who gives a cheque without a sufficient and drawable balance. Question: I am an Indian expatriate living in the UAE. I have been jobless for the last two months. I have outstanding...

Couple needs flight seats to repatriate son’s body to India from UAE

The boy was diagnosed with blood cancer 15 days ago. As the body of four-year old Vyshnav Krishnadas lies listless in an Al Ain mortuary, his parents are inconsolable. Krishnadas and wife Divya from Palakkad, Kerala, have no time to grieve...

Grade 12 student falls to death from building in Dubai

Initial investigation revealed that the student was playing football in the balcony with his brother. A young Arab student has died after falling from a balcony, in Dubai's Warsan area on Tuesday, May 12. According to a report in Emarat Al...

Coronavirus: Dubai shops maintain high level of compliance with Covid-19 guidelines

Only two shops were fined on Tuesday. Dubai Economy on Wednesday announced that 1,065 outlets were inspected on Tuesday and 1,063 were found compliant with precautionary measures to contain the spread of the Covid-19 coronavirus. Two shops were issued warnings and...

Coronavirus bulletin from UAE: 1.5m tests conducted; Dubai Tram back on track; timings for shops, malls relaxed

A round-up of major developments related to Covid-19 across the country. Here's a round-up of all the latest developments you need to be aware of:  1.5m Covid-19 tests carried out in UAE so far The UAE has done 1.5 million Covid-19 tests...

Enjoy movies at Mall of the Emirates drive-in cinema in Dubai

Watch a movie from the comfort and safety of your own car. An old fashioned solution to very modern circumstances, the drive-in cinema is making a comeback at Mall Of The Emirates with a private function tonight, as the property...

Combating coronavirus: Etihad to operate special flight to New York on May 15

Earlier this week, the national carrier said has opened booking for the UAE residents who are stuck abroad and want to return to the country. Etihad Airways announced on Wednesday that it will be operating a special flight from Abu Dhabi...

Emirati man dies of stroke, donates organs to save four lives

His heart, liver and two kidneys were donated to patients in Saudi Arabia. An Emirati man, who decided to donate his organs as he was dying, has given a new lease of life to four people in Saudi Arabia, Arabic...

Dh400m exposure of UAE banks to Phoenix Commodities

The UAE's largest lender, First Abu Dhabi Bank, has an exposure of $7.7 million. UAE banks have announced nearly Dh400 million worth of exposure to Phoenix Commodities and its subsidiaries, which went into liquidation last week. The UAE's largest lender, First...

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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...

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...

Indian woman missing in Dubai, last location Ajman Police HQ, son seeks help

Disturbing news has emerged from Dubai, where an Indian woman has been missing for the past few days. Her son, Shaivi Bhandkar, has appealed...