Monday, April 6, 2026

UAE

No luggage queues at Dubai’s new airport

Dubai: Passengers arriving at Dubai World Central’s new terminal won’t have to wait for their bags - instead, the luggage will be ready at the terminal upon arrival. Or even delivered directly to passengers' homes or hotels, says the...

UAE’s new free zone offers licence in 15 minutes, visa in 48 hours

The Ajman NuVentures Centre Free Zone (ANCFZ), the latest free zone established in the UAE, has attracted more than 450 companies in less than two months, a senior official said. “We are two months old and have done very well...

UAE passport tops the list of the least expensive in the world

Passport solution Emirati Among the least expensive passports in the world at around AED 65 (around US$17.70), it offers UAE citizens visa-free travel to 179 countries. A graphic from Visual Capitalist shows Visual Capitalist The 10 least expensive passports...

UAE: New Golden Visa scheme announced for teachers, school leaders in RAK

A new Golden Visa programme has been announced for private school educators in Ras Al Khaimah. According to the Ras Al Khaimah Department of Knowledge (RAK DOK), the scheme grants self-sponsored long-term residency to professionals who meet eligibility requirements. The...

Dubai: Work-from-home, flexible hours offered at some firms to help employees beat traffic

Many companies in Dubai are offering flexible hours and allow their employees to work from home to beat traffic during peak hours. Some private firms allow staff to work for eight-hour shifts at any time during the day to save...

Canada detects first human case of H5 bird flu

The Canadian Ministry of Health announced that officials Health in British Columbia Canadians are investigating what is believed to be the first human case of bird flu in Canada after a teenager tested positive for the disease. The teen, who...

Abu Dhabi: Senior citizens and residents can get discounts, priority service

Senior citizens and residents in Abu Dhabi, those aged 60 or older, can avail the Barkitna card. The card includes services at different levels, including government, semi-government and private sector. Along with the Barkitna card, the Fazaa card will also...

Dubai-Malaysia travel: Airlines launch interline flights to over 40 destinations

Dubai carrier flydubai and Batik Air Malaysia have announced an interline agreement that will offer flydubai passengers access to more than 40 destinations across Batik Air's network via Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL). The interline agreement will offer passengers seamless...

RTA announces extended Dubai Metro timings on November 10

The Dubai Metro Red Line and Green Line will operate from 3.00am to 12am on Sunday, November 10, 2024, Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on Friday. This extended timing is to accommodate individuals who will join the Dubai...

Saudi Arabia issues first 6 licenses for yacht tourism agents

The Saudi Red Sea Authority seeks to establish rules and regulations for providing services for coastal tourism activities, and to encourage visitors and tourists to explore the Red Sea, which enhances their experiences and contributes to raising the level...

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Return to online school: UAE families juggle work and life as homes become classrooms

Schools across the UAE resumed the new academic term online, but for many families, the shift has once again...

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 country to any destination in...

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...