Sunday, November 15, 2026

Reopening responsibly

Dubai is back to business. It’s ‘a ray of hope’ for residents

Dubai has planned to bring normalcy to in the emirate during Covid-19 by taking the bold but well-thought-out step of re-opening business. Residents expressed their happiness to be back at their stores and workplaces on Wednesday, as many businesses in...

Dubai reopens: Happy shoppers, diners are confident with mall’s safety measures

Upon hearing the news that more stores, malls and entertainment places will be open from Wednesday, a number of people along with their friends and families have decided to step out now. They said they will be extra careful...

Dubai Doctors: Be extra cautious while stepping out now, more than ever

Many doctors feel it is now all the more important to be extra cautious, practice social distancing and good self-hygiene. Doctors in Dubai are urging citizens to be more cautious as the city begins to be back to business. Dr Geoffrey...

We are responsible, say citizens as Dubai gets back to business

Many have said they will step out only for necessary things and not leisure activities. Dubai residents have decided to follow all precautionary measures as the city is gradually reopening several business activities from today. Arijit Nandi from India, currently living...

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UAE Turns Waste Into Resources Through Biofuel, Textile and Food Initiatives

The United Arab Emirates is converting waste streams into valuable assets, from biofuel made from used cooking oil to organic fertilizers and textile recycling. New programs aim to cut landfill use and create economic opportunities.

Fujairah Crash Claims 14 Lives, Crown Prince Visits Bereaved Family

A massive crash on Fujairah’s Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Road resulted in 14 fatalities and 30 injuries. Crown Prince Sheikh Muhammad personally met the family of Siddique Thuppilikaat Moideen to express his sympathy.

UAE Cabinet Sets New Administrative Penalties for Non‑Muslim Worship Sites

The UAE Cabinet issued Resolution No. 172, introducing administrative penalties for non‑Muslim worship sites that violate the 2023 federal law. The measure details reporting, suspension, training and appeal processes.

US Strikes Iranian Sirik Tower, Iran Hits Bahrain Radar in Retaliation

The United States targeted a communications tower on Iran’s Sirik island with MQ‑1 drones. Iran responded by destroying a US‑installed radar on Bahrain’s island. Both sides claim drone involvement.

Microsoft 365 outage disrupts Outlook, Teams, and Copilot worldwide for over 12 hours

A server fault halted Microsoft 365 services for more than half a day, impacting email, collaboration and AI tools across continents. Companies from airlines to stock exchanges reported delays and workarounds.