Wednesday, February 25, 2026

UAE

Gulf countries on festive season; Extensive celebrations, public holidays

Riyadh: Today is a small holiday in the Gulf countries. Eid-ul-Fitr, which comes after fasting, is widely celebrated by locals and expatriates. In the countries of UAE, Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain, Eid is celebrated on completion of...

Murder in the UAE; Suspects arrested in Oman, three expatriates arrested

Muscat: Three suspects wanted by UAE in murder case arrested in Oman Three foreigners were arrested. The Asians were caught by the General Department of Inquiries and Criminal Investigations. The UAE wanted three Asians in the case of killing a...

UAE-Saudi Arabia weekly flights soar 13.3% to 383 during Ramadan

Air travel between the UAE and Saudi Arabia is witnessing a noticeable surge amid increasing demand from those wishing to perform Umrah rituals during the holy month of Ramadan, reaching its peak during the last ten days of the...

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,...

Air traffic between the UAE and Saudi Arabia rebounds during Ramadan

Flights between the UAE and Saudi Arabia increased to 383 weekly flights, driven by increased demand for performing Umrah rituals. Air traffic between the United Arab Emirates and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia witnessed a noticeable recovery during the holy...

UAE: Abu Dhabi’s tuition-free coding school sees 25% surge in demand

In a strong indication that the demand for coding has grown exponentially over the past years, 42 Abu Dhabi, the tuition-free coding school, has seen a more than 25 per cent surge in the number of students enrolled in...

Eid prayer time announced in UAE

ABU DHABI: UAE has announced short Eid prayer times. The Chandradarshan Committee of the UAE will meet on Monday evening to observe the new moon. If the new moon is seen tomorrow, the next day (Tuesday) will be the...

Weather News: Heavy fog has hit parts of the UAE

Heavy fog has hit parts of the UAE, reducing visibility, with authorities urging residents to exercise caution on the roads. The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) issued a red and yellow fog alert for several parts of Abu Dhabi and...

Weather forecast: Heavy rain and thunder in some places in UAE

Abu Dhabi: Rain in some areas in UAE. Abu Dhabi and Al Ain experienced heavy rain and thunder this morning. Today, the weather will be cloudy with light to moderate rain expected over some coastal and southeast regions, the...

Eid Al-Fitr holiday 2024 for the private sector in the UAE

The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) has announced that from Monday, 29th Ramadan (8th April 2024) to 3rd Shawwal (or what is corresponding to it in Gregorian calendar) will be a paid holiday for all employees in...

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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...

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...

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...