Thursday, November 5, 2026

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RTA changes company for Dubai Metro and the tram operations and maintenance

French-Japanese consortium awarded contract to run metro and tram in Dubai for 15 years Dubai: Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) in Dubai has announced to change the company for the Dubai Metro and Tram operations and maintenance. A French-Japanese consortium has...

Transport News: All the options cheaper than a taxi in Dubai

Taxi in Dubai (Dubai): It takes some thinking on your feet and adept time management, but if you put your mind to it, navigating the city of Dubai does not need to rake up your transport bills. Dubai’s Roads...

Big News: Dubai Metro to run non-stop from 5am on December 31 till 1am on January 2

Dubai Metro:Comprehensive plan in place to ensure smooth traffic flow in the vicinity of Burj Khalifa Dubai: Dubai is all set to usher in the New Year, while ensuring strict adherence to discipline and health protocols in view of the...

Good News: Dubai Metro Route 2020 to Dubai Expo site to start operation on January 1

Dubai: Route-2020, the Dubai Metro extension on the Red Line to Expo 2020 Dubai, will be opened to passengers from January 1, 2021. Mattar Mohammed Al Tayer, Director-General, Chairman of the Board of Executive Directors of the Roads and Transport...

Dubai Metro timings: Passengers can travel from 7am until 12 midnight

Dubai prepares to get back to normalcy after the Eid Al Fitr break. The Metro's schedule has now been revised. The Road and Transport Authority in Dubai has confirmed that the Dubai Metro will operate starting from tomorrow (Wednesday, May...

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Trump hints at possible Iran strike as regional tensions rise, US forces mobilize

Four tankers caught fire after hitting mines near the Strait of Hormuz, while the US prepares additional air defenses in Israel. Trump signals readiness for a strike despite unresolved negotiations with Tehran.

Democrats Near House Majority, Eye Senate Gains in 2026 Midterms

Projections give Democrats control of the House and put them within striking distance of the Senate. Key wins in South Carolina and North Carolina highlight a widening Democratic wave.

Indian entrepreneur clinches $1 million Dubai Duty Free prize after 25‑year streak

Govidan Nair, a 62‑year‑old Indian textile owner living in Dubai, secured a $1 million prize in the Millennium Millionaire Series 562 after 25 years of participation. Another Indian winner took home a Harley‑Davidson in the accompanying draw.

Two Everest‑Region Helicopters Collide, One Tourist Killed and Three Injured

A mid‑morning collision between two private helicopters at Pheriche helipad in Nepal’s Solukhumbu district left one Indian tourist dead and three people injured. Authorities are investigating the accident as the trekking season peaks.

Iran Sets Seven Preconditions for US War Exit, Offers Quick Hormuz Reopening

Iran has presented seven core conditions it says must be satisfied before any cease‑fire with the United States can be finalized. Tehran also pledged to lift the Hormuz closure in just 48 hours once its demands are fulfilled.