Friday, March 20, 2026

UAE

Dubai traveller caught with heroin hidden in tea bags at airport

'We opened the tea bags and found another bag in which there was heroin' A 21-year-old man has stood trial at the Dubai Court of First Instance after being caught with more than 1kg of heroin - hidden in bags...

One-year-old Indian baby wins $1m at Dubai Duty Free raffle

Probably the youngest winner of the DDF raffle. A one-year-old baby boy, Mohamed Salah, joined the long list of Dubai Duty Free Millennium Millionaires on Tuesday. The ticket was purchased in his name by his father Ramees Rahman, a 31-year-old resident...

Coin exhibition opens its doors in Abu Dhabi

Arab and Islamic collection on display from January 28 to April 28 Abu Dhabi: The ‘Coins of Islam: History Revealed’ exhibition was opened by Shaikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Presidential Affairs at Shaikh...

DSF 2020 Final Sale: Gulf News is at the mall to reveal what exactly is on sale

We tell you whether you should head down to the DSF Sale HIGHLIGHTS Main takeaways: Yes some items are 90 per cent off but most things are 40 to 70 per cent off The malls start to get so crowded from...

Why women pay Dh6,000 for this 125-km desert trek in UAE

60 women to embark on 125-km trek from Abu Dhabi to Al Ain from Friday Dubai: As many as 60 women from 24 nationalities are set to embark on a gruelling five-day trek from Abu Dhabi to Al Ain this...

Dubai warns pharmacies against increasing face mask prices

Consumers should immediately file complaint to Dubai Economy in case of any price hike ALSO IN THIS PACKAGE Coronavirus: Countries evaluate evacuation of citizens in virus epicenter China rushes to build 1,000-bed coronavirus hospital Coronavirus update: UAE doctors well equipped...

Authorities warn against spreading rumours about coronavirus in UAE

Dubai Police clarify about training video being used by people to spread virus rumours ALSO IN THIS PACKAGE Coronavirus: China orders 'unprecedented' lockdown of cities at virus epicentre Coronavirus: How to protect yourself, others Hundreds infected, 6 killed: Human transmission...

Family of four with coronavirus in UAE will be discharged in 14 days

The condition of the family is good. They are stable,' says top UAE official ALSO IN THIS PACKAGE Chinese mask factories ramps up production to meet worldwide demand Coronavirus by the numbers: As of January 29, 2020 China rushes to...

Coronavirus: DED warns pharmacies against hiking prices of face masks

Residents told to file complaints if prices are increased. The Department of Economy in Dubai (DED) has called on all pharmacies and retail outlets not to increase the price of face masks and nose covers. The department said it is illegal...

Coronavirus in UAE: Debunking the rumours

Don't fall for rumours floating around on social media. The first cases of coronavirus were reported in the UAE on Wednesday, when a family of four was tested positive for the infection. The family is now stable. However, the news...

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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...