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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 Iran’s airspace remains closed for airlines despite the Israel-Iran ceasefire that followed a 12-day conflict...

Dubai: New student visas, scholarships, jobs for 90% of pupils in new policies

New student visas, international scholarships and an ambitious plan to ensure that 90 per cent of its student population will secure suitable employment are parts of sweeping changes to be introduced to Dubai’s education system. A set of major new...

Dubai’s RTA announces 2-month traffic diversion at E311 starting June 28

Dubai's Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has announced a traffic diversion at the Al Barari Underpass on Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Road (E311), starting Saturday, June 28, 2025. The diversion, expected to last for two months, is part of ongoing...

Flydubai Resumes flights to Syria tomorrow

Flydubai is resuming more flights across its network and gradually resuming its full schedule. Resume Flydubai Flights to the Syrian capital will commence on June 26, 2025. Flights to Damascus will operate daily from Terminal 2 at Dubai International Airport. This...

UAE, Pakistan sign visa exemption agreement for some passport holders

The UAE and Pakistan have signed a visa exemption agreement for diplomatic and official passports, said Ishaq Dar, deputy prime minister and minister of foreign affairs of Pakistan. The announcement was made following the 12th session of Pakistan-UAE Joint Ministerial...

Dubai announces free parking for Hijri New Year public holiday

All public parking zones, except multi-level parking terminals, across Dubai will be free of charge on Friday, June 27, in observance of the Hijri New Year holiday. Regular parking fees will resume on Saturday, June 28, the Roads and Transport...

Dubai Airports confirms operations fully resumed after suspension amid conflict

Dubai Airports confirmed on Monday night that its operations have "resumed at full capacity after a temporary suspension". The authority emphasised that the safety and comfort of all passengers and flight crews remains its top priority. However, some flights may experience...

UAE employers offer work from home option after Iran strikes US base in Qatar

Some companies in the UAE offered their employees the option to work from home on Tuesday, a day after Iran launched a missile attack on a US air base in Qatar. In an email to their employees, some explained that...

UAE airlines extend flight suspension after US strikes Iran

UAE airlines on Sunday announced an extension of flight suspensions to several regional destinations due to widespread airspace closures, following the United States' decision to join Israel in strikes on Iranian nuclear sites. Aviation experts warn that US involvement could...

UAE eases visa rules for Sudanese citizens whose passports have almost expired

Abu Dhabi: In a humanitarian gesture to support Sudanese nationals facing difficult circumstances, the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs, and Port Security has announced that Sudanese residents in the UAE who have overstayed their visas can now apply...

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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...