Wednesday, March 18, 2026

UAE

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...

Choosing the best school in the UAE: Parents talk fees, quality education and ratings

Following KHDA inspection of Indian and Pakistani schools, parents share their views ALSO IN THIS PACKAGE Photos: Heavy snowfall paralyses life in Kashmir Valley Photos: 9 Bollywood and Hollywood celebrities who look strikingly similar Photos: Snow blankets UAE's Jebel Jais...

Emirati students cleared of assaulting countryman in Dubai

Dubai Court of First Instance found the three defendants not guilty Dubai: Three students have been cleared of physically assaulting a man and causing him permanent disability after a heated row at a food truck stop in Khawaneej, a Dubai...

UAE: Man accused of killing wife in Ajman over phone card

They had a row over a recharge card that turned violent ALSO IN THIS PACKAGE Mohammed bin Rashid Solar Park phase 3 operational in April Photos: Gulf News readers share pictures: Life in the UAE The Link: Dubai's new architectural...

Dubai worker jailed for molesting girl in parking lot

Defendant claimed he accidently touched the girl Dubai: A Bangladeshi worker was sentenced to three months in jail for touching a 10-year-old Emirati girl inappropriately while she was sitting inside her mother’s car outside a supermarket, a Dubai court heard...

56 arrested for running dubious businesses in Sharjah

Sharjah Police chief warns against illegal promotions Sharjah: As many as 56 persons from different nationalities have been arrested by Sharjah Police and deported for running unlicensed businesses in Sharjah. The accused were carrying out unauthorised activities, including street vending,...

Monitor your children, Dubai Police chief urges parents

Around 700 residents attend open session with Dubai Police officials Dubai: Parents should monitor their children and take responsibility by joining hands with law enforcement officers of Dubai Police in combating crime, a top official said on Thursday. Major General Abdullah...

Dh400 fine for driving slow in the fast lane in Abu Dhabi

Same system introduced to catch tailgaters will also punish slow drivers ALSO IN THIS PACKAGE UAE: A gas heater can kill you, here's why Coming up next: 15 megaprojects in the UAE Photos: Snow blankets UAE's Jebel Jais mountain See...

Yacht catches fire in Dubai Marina, no injuries reported

Emaar tweeted that the blaze was immediately extinguished and moved to a secure location Dubai: A yacht docked at Dubai Marina caught fire on Friday morning. No injuries were reported after authorities immediately extinguished the blaze. “This (Friday) morning, a fire...

RTA permit must for all Dubai transportation and rental companies

NOC now a prerequisite for issuance and renewal of business permits in Dubai ALSO IN THIS PACKAGE Photos: Newfoundland reeling after blizzard buries capital Photos: Gulf News readers share pictures about the life in the UAE Photos: Leopard runs into...

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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...