Wednesday, February 25, 2026

UAE

Dubai traffic fine discount scheme may be extended: Police

Police to renew traffic discount initiative if results of recent scheme are positive. The Dubai Police may extend the one-year traffic fine discount scheme if the final results are encouraging. This was announced by Major General Abdullah Khalifa Al Marri, the...

Peterhansel wins stage as Sainz keeps lead in Dakar Rally

Former F1 world champion Alonso fails to reproduce Stage III form Al-Ula, Saudi Arabia: Frenchman Stephane Peterhansel, otherwise known as ‘Mr Dakar’ for his 13 victories in the marathon rally, clocked his first stage win of the 2020 race during...

120 patients benefit from free home delivery initiative

The service is available for UAE nationals with prescriptions from a DHA facility Around 120 patients have benefited so far from Dubai Health Authority’s (DHA’s) Dawa’ee free medication home delivery service. DHA launched the service last month to further improve patients’...

No cases of coronavirus reported in UAE

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UAE: A gas heater can kill you, here’s why

Combustion releases Carbon Monoxide which can cause damage even before it's detected 1 of 10 Carbon monoxide is a poisonous gas that has no smell or taste. Breathing it in can make you unwell, and it can kill if you're exposed...

UAE completely free of Coronavirus: Ministry of Health

The health situation pose no grounds for concern' in the UAE ALSO IN THIS PACKAGE Photos: Airports around the world on guard for Wuhan coronavirus Photos: Best places to travel in Austria, Iceland, India and Pakistan Photos: What are Shraddha...

British expat in Dubai loses third of his colon due to poor diet

But minimally invasive surgery at Rashid Hospital means he’s back on his feet in days ALSO IN THIS PACKAGE Photos: Best places to travel in Austria, Iceland, India and Pakistan Photos: What are Shraddha Kapoor, Bhumi Pednekar, Kangana Ranaut and...

Bedridden worker seeks help with repatriation in Abu Dhabi

Family cannot afford costs to take Mohammad Kazi Nur home Abu Dhabi: The family of a 42-year-old Bangladeshi worker who was paralysed by a series of strokes this summer is desperately seeking help for his repatriation. Mohammad Kazi Nur, who had...

UAE: Some schools to reopen on January 12

It's all dependent on the curriculum followed in the school ALSO IN THIS PACKAGE Latest: UAE Public Holidays 2020 for public and private sectors Look: 11 cheapest holiday destinations from UAE Where UAE residents can go visa free or just...

UAE: Schools working this weekend

The move is an attempt to make up for lost time ALSO IN THIS PACKAGE Rain brings Dubai traffic to a standstill Dubai rain: Hailstorm, lightning, thunder greet residents Photos: Gulf News readers share pictures of rain, lightning and flooded...

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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...