Saturday, February 28, 2026

UAE

Keralite who lost mum gets last ticket on repatriation flight after compatriot fails to clear immigration due to fines

Jobless waiter sent back from immigration due to fines Dubai: Persistence pays. This is what Indian expat Ajith Pullanikottil, 43, who was waiting to fly home after his mother died, felt after he received the 177th boarding pass — the...

Summer is near, but coronavirus won’t be going

The lingering question: Will summer diminish the spread of COVID-19? "Everybody hopes for seasonality" when it comes to the coronavirus pandemic, Peter Juni of the University of Toronto acknowledged. Maybe, just maybe, the summer will diminish the spread of COVID-19. But...

COVID-19: Indian Consulate in Dubai launches toll free number for repatriation flights

New, free helpline service to facilitate queries related to home travel Dubai: The Indian Consulate in Dubai on Friday launched a new free helpline service to assist Indians flying home on the repatriation flights. “Consulate General of India Dubai is pleased...

Day 2 of India repatriation: Flight from Dubai to Chennai delayed

A few passengers, who reached the airport early, brace for long wait Dubai: The first Indian repatriation flight from the UAE on day two, Friday, has been delayed for five-and-a-half hours, airline officials confirmed to Gulf News. The Air India Express...

Shift in spending helps UAE residents save money during coronavirus times

Restricted movement in the wake of the pandemic has helped cut out needless expenses Dubai: The coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic has caused a major shift in consumer spending and highlighted the need to develop a savings habit. Many UAE residents Gulf...

Coronavirus: How can Indians in the UAE register for repatriation?

Indian Embassy and Consulate create COVID-19 registration portal 1 of 16 Are you an Indian living in the UAE and have been affected by COVID-19? You can register to be repatriated once the movement restrictions are lifted.Image Credit: Gulf News 2 of...

Can UAE employer hold passport during coronavirus crisis? Here’s the law

You may file a complaint with the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation and at a police station. Question: My employer has terminated my employment and my passport is still in the custody of my company. I had requested my employer...

Coronavirus: Am I entitled to reduced hours while working remotely during Ramadan?

It may be noted that during Ramadan, regular working hours of employees shall be reduced by two hours. Question: My employer is demanding that I work for the regular eight hours during this Ramadan. Is a company permitted to do that?...

Can UAE employer sack worker while he is on leave?

Know your legal rights in the UAE. Question I have been employed since 2015 by an interior designing company which is incorporated in a free zone. My employer recently converted my limited duration employment contract into an unlimited one. My employer...

Coronavirus: UAE leadership has welfare of labour at heart: Nahyan bin Mubarak

Minister of Tolerance extended International Labour Day greetings to the UAE's front-line workers currently battling to curb the spread of Covid-19. The UAE leadership has spared no effort in ensuring the welfare of workers even under the current trying circumstances...

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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...