Red Alert Issued Due To Persistent Fog; Temperatures To Hit 49ºC Today
The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) issued a warning to motorists regarding poor visibility caused by fog formation on Saturday morning (June 1).
The weather department sent out a red alert, n...
June 01, 20240323Category: Weather
Massive Fire Breaks Out In A Sharjah Spare Parts Warehouse
A massive fire broke out in one of the industrial areas of Sharjah on Saturday, according to authorities.
The fire broke out in a used car spare parts warehouse in industrial area 6. It was first r...
June 01, 20240454Category: Crime News
The Abu Dhabi Airport Announces Reduced Summer Parking Fees
Flying out of Abu Dhabi for Eid Al Adha or the summer holidays? Those leaving their cars in the fully covered parking area of Zayed International Airport (AUH) for a few days can get discounted rates,...
June 01, 20240355Category: UAE Local News
Travel Ban Cancellation In UAE: How To Do It Online In 5 Steps
The UAE has recently tightened visa-related regulations – from visiting visa holders being urged to book their roundtrip tickets on the same airline to carrying Dh3,000 cash.
Sometimes, when ...
June 01, 20240606Category: UAE Local News
Midday Break From June 15 To September 15; Up To Dh50,000 Fine For Violators
The UAE authorities announced on Friday (May 31) the implementation of midday breaks starting from June 15 to September 15, 2024.
The break, which is being implemented for the 20th consecutive year...
June 01, 20240283Category: UAE Local News
UAE Announces Petrol And Diesel Prices For June 2024
The UAE fuel price committee has announced petrol and diesel prices for the month of June 2024. The new rates will apply from June 1 and are as follows:
Super 98 petrol will cost Dh3.14 a litre, co...
June 01, 20240413Category: UAE Local News
More Than 1,000 Illegal Websites Were Blocked For Violating UAE Cyber Laws
The UAE has blocked more than 1,000 websites this year that violate intellectual property rights by illegally broadcasting entertainment content owned by various media networks, the Ministry of Econom...
May 30, 20240229Category: Crime News
Experts Say UAE Prepared For "next Pandemic" After Covid-19
It has just been one year since the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the end of the Covid pandemic, but experts are already asking when the next one will occur. “We know another pandemic...
May 30, 20240253Category: Coronavirus
UAE Will Announce Fuel Prices For June: Prices May Likely Drop
Fuel prices for June are expected to drop in the UAE after global oil prices mostly traded lower in May than last month.
Globally, Brent mostly traded in the range of $82 to $83 a barrel in May 202...
May 30, 20240439Category: Business
Health Ministry Revises Vaccination Guidelines For Pilgrims
The UAE's health ministry has revised vaccination guidelines for Haj pilgrims who are travelling to Saudi Arabia. Travellers are now urged to get flu jabs and all other mandatory vaccines at least...
May 29, 20240345Category: Health
Abu Dhabi Police Deny Rumours Of A 50% Traffic Fine Discount
Traffic fines are not being slashed by 50 per cent in Abu Dhabi, the police clarified on Wednesday.
The Abu Dhabi Police denied social media rumours that claim a "50 per cent traffic fine disc...
May 29, 20240365Category: Traffic Department and Driving License
Russian Expat Woman Died Two Days After Converting To Islam
A 62-year-old Russian expat, Liodmila Shtshebynia, passed away just two days after converting to Islam. With no family in the UAE, her death was announced on the Instagram account @Janaza_UAE, which p...
May 29, 20240389Category: UAE Local News
Possibly Shorter Eid Al Fitr Break In 2025: UAE Public Holidays
UAE residents will enjoy up to 13 days off as public holidays in 2025. According to a resolution the UAE Cabinet has issued, the holiday to mark the Islamic festival Eid Al Fitr will be slightly diffe...
May 29, 20240622Category: UAE Local News
Ministry Warns: Hidden Salt In Packed Food Can Cause Severe Health Risks
Hidden salts found in many packed food products come with health risks, authorities have warned.
Excessive salt intake can cause diseases like high blood pressure, heart disease, circulatory issues...
May 28, 20240312Category: Health
Dubai Hotelier Loses Entire Life Savings To Part-time Job Scam
"Are you interested in a part-time job? This job is very simple. You just enter Google Maps and give a 5-star rating to some restaurants, and you will get paid. We pay Dh10-Dh400 for one task, an...
May 28, 20240366Category: Crime News
3-day Super Sale This Weekend, 90% Discounts On Offer In Dubai
A three-day super sale in Dubai will offer up to 90 per cent discounts on over 500 brands this weekend. The 3 Day Super Sale (3DSS) from May 31 to June 2 will see 2,000 outlets offer discounts.
Sho...
May 27, 20240541Category: Business
New Haj And Umrah Rules; Fines Of Up To Dh50,000 For Violations
Operators in the UAE cannot receive applications or requests for Haj or Umrah without prior approval from the General Authority of Islamic Affairs and Endowments, it was announced Monday.
This came...
May 27, 20240245Category: Travel
More Than 100,000 Citizens Work In The Private Sector, Says Sheikh Mohammed
The number of citizens working in the private sector has crossed more than 100,000 citizens for the first time in the history of the UAE.
Encouraging figures released on Sunday revealed that 70,000...
May 26, 20240274Category: UAE Local News
RTA Discontinues In-person Fine Payment Service At Centres
Starting May 26, vehicle fines can no longer be paid through customer happiness centres or service provider centres, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) announced on X.
Customers can pay the fi...
May 26, 20240394Category: Transport
