Sunday, June 29, 2025

UAE

UAE airlines suspend, cancel flights to 9 destinations after countries close airspaces

UAE airlines have suspended flights to four destinations — Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Iran — on Friday in the wake of rising tensions between Israel and Iran. The carriers also announced flight cancellations to as many as five other destinations...

Dubai Metro Blue Line: First station, train capacity, key features explained

Dubai Metro is speeding towards its newest network, the Blue Line, with new details revealed Monday. With its futuristic design, the world's highest metro station, and the first Metro line crossing Dubai Creek, the anticipation is real. With just 4...

Next public holiday in UAE: Likely date for Hijri New Year revealed

As residents come back from the Eid Al Adha long weekend, many are already looking forward to upcoming holidays in 2026, while reminiscing the long weekends that flew by this year. Faithful across the country, like always, await the dates...

Dubai airport offers parking fee discount for peak summer travel period

In a relief to travellers this peak season, Dubai International Airport announced discounted parking prices for summer on June 10. These new prices will be levied from June 10 to 30 and will be valid at Terminal 1 Car Park...

Dubai Metro Blue Line: Stunning skyline, creek views await train passengers

Passengers riding on the Blue Line of the Dubai Metro will be able to see the stunning skyline of the emirate and breathtaking views of the Creek when the project is complete. At the Dubai Creek Harbour, construction of...

Dubai: Are tenants allowed to make temporary changes in rental property?

Question: I'm renting a two-bedroom apartment in Dubai, and my two children currently share one of the rooms, I would like to divide their shared room into two separate spaces. I understand that structural modifications are generally not allowed...

Pakistan govt begins cancelling passports of deportees

Over 7,800 Pakistanis were deported from 2019 to 2025 for different charges. Photo: Reuters Pakistan's government has initiated cancelling the passports of deportees due to fake documents and beggary to discourage such practices. Data released by the Ministry of Overseas Pakistanis...

Eid Al Adha 2025: Rains hit some parts of UAE as residents celebrate start of holiday

As residents of the UAE celebrate the beginning of the Eid holiday, they were greeted with a welcome break from the rising heat, as rain showers swept across various parts of the country on Friday, June 6. Storm Centre shared...

Eid Al Adha in Dubai: Salik to apply variable toll rates during holiday

Salik PJSC, Dubai’s toll operator, will implement variable road toll pricing on all four days of the Eid El Adha holiday, including Sunday (June 8; third day of Eid al Adha), it was confirmed on Wednesday. This means — from...

Dubai to reserve 4 public beaches for families during Eid Al Adha holidays

Four Dubai public beaches will be designated exclusively for families during the Eid Al Adha holiday. The beaches include Jumeirah 2, Jumeirah 3, Umm Suqeim 1, and Umm Suqeim 2. The initiative by Dubai Municipality (DM) aims to regulate visitor...

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Dubai launches student visa system

Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairman of the Executive Council of the Emirate of Dubai About...

Emirates extends cancellation of flights to and from Tehran until July 5

Dubai’s flagship carrier Emirates on Saturday said its flights to and from Tehran, Iran, will remain suspended till July 5, 2025. The decision comes as...

Today Gold Rate in Dubai (UAE) in Dirham, 28th June 2025

Today Gold Rate in Dubai (UAE) Today Per tola is SAR 4,735.50 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is SAR 4,060.00. Usually people...

Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia – 28th June 2025

Today Gold Rate in Saudi Arabia (SAR) Today Per tola is SAR 4,735.50 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is SAR 4,060.00 Usually...

Today Gold Rate in Qatar – 28th June 2025

Today Gold Rate in Qatar Today Per tola is QAR 4,601.37 while 24k Per 10 Gram gold price is QAR 3,945.00. Usually people opt...