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Honeymooning Dubai-based Indian couple stranded on an island amid coronavirus fallout

Ria and Rohan have not been able to fly back from the Maldives due to flight suspensions Dubai: When Dubai-based Ria and Rohan Bhatia flew down to the Maldives on March 13, the idea was to take up from where...

COVID-19 fallout: UAE construction sector told to ‘re-price’ projects

New projects will only be awarded if they slash their original cost-to-build estimates Dubai: UAE contractors will have to go through the whole price negotiation process again as project promoters insist on re-pricing contracts because of the changed circumstances. Even...

Ramadan during COVID-19: What clerics and health experts say

Is it advisable to fast during coronavirus pandemic? Scholars and experts speak Dubai: With only 12 days left before Ramadan begins, many Muslims around the world are wondering whether fasting can pose an increased risk of catching the COVID-19 virus,...

COVID-19: Bank advises customers not to issue cash or bearer cheques to reduce visits to branches

RAKBANK sent messages to customers about the new measures in the wake of coronavirus Dubai: The national bank of Ras Al Khaimah — RAKBANK — has informed its customers that the bank is discontinuing encashment of cash ore bearer cheques...

COVID-19 relief: Dubai Financial Services Authority offers to support DIFC financial community

A series of significant regulatory relief measures announced Dubai: The Dubai Financial Services Authority (DFSA) announced a number of initiatives aimed to provide significant assistance and regulatory relief to the Dubai International Financial Centre’s (DIFC) financial services community. These initiatives are...

UAE’s relief for banks will soften COVID-19 impact on economy

Loan restructuring to reduce impairments, but to increase problem loans formation Dubai: A number of regulatory reliefs announced by the Central Bank of UAE (CBUAE) will soften the impact of coronavirus (COVID-19) on the economy and the banking sector, according...

Coronavirus: Medicine home delivery service launched in Abu Dhabi

People living in Abu Dhabi to get their medicines delivered to their door Abu Dhabi: People living in the emirate of Abu Dhabi Emirate have started getting medicines delivered to their doors from pharmacies thanks to a new initiative by...

Mohamed Bin Zayed salutes frontline healthcare workers

World Health Day marked amid coronavirus outbreak Dubai- UAE leaders have taken the occasion of the World Health Day, on April 7, to send a message of thanks and appreciation to healthcare professionals for their selfless commitment and brave efforts...

Man arrested in Dubai over mockery

Man taunted on officers at duty in Dubai Dubai: An Asian man who taunted on police officers on duty by posting a video on social media was arrested by Dubai Police. The man recorded the officers in a Dubai district and edited...

Man posted video of himself taking heroin to challenge Dubai Police

Dubai Police say they won’t stand for anyone consuming, promoting or trading in drugs ALSO IN THIS PACKAGE Gulf News reader asks: Can the police seize my passport in the UAE? Photos: World Para Athletics Championships 2019 in Dubai Photos:...

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Today Gold Rate in Dubai (UAE) in Dirham – Sep 04, 2025

Today Gold Rate in Dubai (UAE) Today Per tola is AED 5,143.74 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is AED...

Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia – Sep 04, 2025

Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia (SAR) Today Per tola is SAR 5,143.74 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is SAR 4,410.00. Usually people opt...

Today Gold Rate in Qatar – Sep 04, 2025

Today Gold Rate in Qatar Today Per tola is QAR 4,957.12 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is QAR 4,250.00. Usually people opt...

Today Gold Rate in Oman – Sep 04, 2025

Today Gold Rate in Oman Today Per tola is OMR 520.79 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is OMR 446.50. Usually people opt...

Today Gold Rate in Kuwait – Sep 04, 2025

Today Gold Rate in Kuwait (Kuwaiti Dinar): Today Per tola is KWD 408.70 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is KWD 350.40. Usually people opt...