Monday, March 2, 2026

UAE

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...

Combating coronavirus: UAE announces its highest ever recoveries in a day

Dr Amna Al Dahak Al Shamsi, official spokesperson of the UAE Government, said 25 per cent of all Covid-positive patients have now recovered. The UAE has recorded 458 Covid-19 recoveries in a single day - its highest ever. This brings...

Firefighters put out blaze at Expo Dubai 2020 site

Nobody was injured in the incident: Spokesperson. A minor fire broke out at the site of the Dubai Expo 2020 on Monday morning. The fire broke out because of welding work going on at the site, and was brought under control...

Expat dies in UAE mountains on hiking trip, 2 missing women rescued

An investigation has been initiated into the incident. A 35-year old expat has died in the UAE while trekking in Khor Fakkan's mountains, Sharjah Police announced on Monday. In a statement posted on social media, the Sharjah Police said that it...

Eid Al Fitr holidays announced for UAE public sector

Holidays will be from Ramadan 29 until Shawwal 3. The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources on Monday announced Eid Al Fitr holidays for the public sector in the country. According to the FAHR, holidays will be from Ramadan 29 until...

Coronavirus: Indian expat leaving UAE ‘just to perform his mother’s last rites’

An emotional journey back home for the son, who is concerned about home quarantine and travel plans. Ramesh Kumar, an Indian expat in the UAE for 15 years, lost his mother back home on Saturday. Kumar is the only son...

Coronavirus impact: Flydubai extends suspension of regular flights

Carrier obtained government approvals to operate 90 repatriation flights over the past few weeks. Budget carrier flydubai on Monday announced its passenger operations will remain suspended till June 4 as part of precautionary measures being implemented in response to Covid-19. The carrier said...

Pregnant Indian expat in UAE without valid marriage certificate to fly home

Their plight was first reported in Khaleej Times. Indian expat Poonam Singh, who is now 35 weeks pregnant, and her husband Anoop have been allotted seats on a repatriation flight to New Delhi from Dubai. They will finally be flying...

Coronavirus: 177 Indian passengers on flight to Kochi from Dubai

Flights will take off to Kochi and Hyderabad. As many as 177 passengers were set to fly to Kochi from Dubai on Monday, the Consul General of India to Dubai, Vipul, confirmed. These include 30 pregnant women, senior citizens, a...

UAE rules out any change in VAT rate after Saudi hikes it to 15%

In a surprise move on Monday, Saudi Arabia increased VAT threefold to 15 per cent. The UAE will not increase value-added tax (VAT) which is currently levied at five per cent, the Ministry of Finance said on Monday. Al Arabiya TV...

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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...