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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 announces free parking for UAE National Day holiday

Dubai has announced two days of free parking for the UAE National Day holiday. All public parking will be free of charge (except multi-storey parking) from Monday, December 2, until the end of Tuesday, December 3, the emirate's Roads and...

UAE announces first day of Eid Al Fitr

The holy month will last the full 30 days, with Tuesday marking the end of Ramadan. Eid Al Fitr, the Islamic festival, will be celebrated on Wednesday, April 10. This gives both public and private sector employees a nine-day break,...

Sharjah: Free parking has been announced in Sharjah

Sharjah: Free parking has been announced in Sharjah in connection with the small festival. Parking in public areas will be free for the first three days of Eid-ul-Fitr. But parking zones with blue signage will continue to be charged....

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Bahrain Hosts Sixth GCC Cyber Defence Exercise with Five Member Nations

The sixth Gulf cyber exercise took place in Bahrain, bringing together cybersecurity experts from five GCC countries. Leaders highlighted the importance of coordinated training and skill development.

Rohit Sharma greets audience in Malayalam, hails Sanju Samson as favourite “Chetta”

Rohit Sharma surprised a live audience by using Malayalam on his “Family Full House” program, naming Sanju Samson as his favourite “Chetta.” The exchange sparked applause as the duo prepares for the ongoing ODI series in New Zealand.

Dubai leads global super‑prime market despite Q3 slowdown, HK edges ahead in value

Dubai recorded the highest number of $10 million‑plus property transactions in Q3 2026, though sales dropped 34% from the prior quarter. Hong Kong surpassed Dubai in aggregate value, marking its first lead since Q2 2022.

Indian Ambassador meets Bahrain Navakerala officials to discuss diaspora welfare

Dr Pradeep Singh Rajpurohit, the newly appointed Indian Ambassador to Bahrain, was received by Bahrain Navakerala leaders. The talks centered on the welfare of the Indian community and ongoing support projects.

Dubai GDRFA earns world‑first 7‑star rating for future‑ready immigration services

The General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs in Dubai has been awarded a 7‑star rating by the Global Innovation Institute for its future‑shaping initiatives. Highlights include a 3.4‑second “Red Carpet” immigration process and an AI‑driven Future Radar system.