Friday, February 13, 2026

Dubai

Dubai announces 20% annual tax on foreign banks

UAE's Vice President and ruler of Dubai Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum announced a new tax on foreign banks in the emirate on Thursday, representing another change to the country's tax landscape. What happened: The new law requires foreign banks...

Flights cancelled: Some Emirates flights cancelled, delayed due to strike in Germany

Dubai: Emirates flights from Hamburg and Frankfurt on Thursday have been impacted due to the airport security worker strike in Germany. The Dubai carrier said one flight has been cancelled and the rest will take off a day later on...

Dubai making biggest airport in the world

Dubai means city of dreams. Dubai means money and money. Skyscrapers, luxury cars, world's most expensive brands, glitter of wealth, sparkling beaches, life of luxury, travelling, fun and what else? Anyone might feel this way at first glance after...

RERA updated index for Dubai, these tenants will be affected!

The Real Estate Regulatory Authority (Rera) index for Dubai has been updated and is likely to impact tenants who have been living in properties for over two years, an expert has said. According to Richard Waind, CEO of Betterhomes, the...

Dubai Announces Shortened School Hours For Ramadan

School timings in Dubai during Ramadan should not exceed more than five hours of instruction time, the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) has announced on Friday. Lalitha Suresh, principal at GEMS Our Own Indian School, Dubai told Khaleej Times...

Dubai: Apple Maps vehicles will collect data across Dubai starting March 7

Apple is set to begin an extensive data collection process across Dubai to update and improve its Maps services. Starting March 7, residents will see Apple-branded vehicles driving around the city streets as part of this effort. In addition, individuals...

Dubai work visa process will take only 5 days and 5 documents

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) launched a new platform called the "Work Bundle" on Tuesday to simplify and expedite the process of obtaining work permits and residency visas. This platform aims to streamline the experience for both companies and individuals...

Dubai: Rules for donations during Ramadan in UAE

One of the practices prohibited by law is the collection of donations by any person, and the outsourcing of restaurants and kitchens to distribute food, which are only allowed to receive donations to make meals, but are not authorised...

Dubai announces an important decision regarding petrol stations

Dubai, United Arab Emirates - In a groundbreaking move, Emirates General Petroleum Corporation (Emarat) has launched "Project Landmark," a new marketing strategy offering naming rights and integrated business opportunities to local and international companies at its service stations in...

UAE: RTA completely prohibits the use of e-scooters in these places

The Roads and Transport Authority in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, issued an urgent decision to ban the use of e-scooters, in implementation of safety measures that came into effect starting this week. Ban the use of e-scooters in metro stations The...

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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,...

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...

Indian woman missing in Dubai, last location Ajman Police HQ, son seeks help

Disturbing news has emerged from Dubai, where an Indian woman has been missing for the past few days. Her son, Shaivi Bhandkar, has appealed...

Dubai Police Introduce New Online Platform for Lawyers with AI-Enabled Website

The platform, accessible through the authority's website using secure UAE Pass log in, was unveiled on January 20 during a press conference A new platform...