4 Or 5 Days Off For Eid Al Adha Holiday
The long weekend for Islamic festival Eid Al Adha falls in mid-June in the UAE, but the moon-sighting process that determines the holiday’s duration will happen on Thursday, June 6. Residents wi...
June 05, 20240479Category: UAE Local News
More Than 300,000 Motorists Were Fined For Slow Driving In Abu Dhabi Last Year
Last year, 300,147 motorists were fined by traffic departments for driving below the minimum speed limit on UAE roads. This slow driving contributed to various accidents, as per statistics from the Mi...
June 03, 20240287Category: Crime News
Iranian Expat Wins Dh10 Million In Big Ticket Draw
An Iranian expat, Hossein Ahmed Hashemi, won the grand prize of Dh10 million in the raffle draw, Big Ticket announced.
The expat won the prize in series 263 of the draw, held on June 3.
Big Tick...
June 03, 20240381Category: Expats
Long-term UAE Golden Visa Holders Enjoy 7 Exclusive Benefits
The UAE's Golden Visa programme offers certain categories of expats long-term residency without needing a sponsor. This programme is designed to attract and retain talented individuals, investors,...
June 03, 20240381Category: Visa + Immigration
Ban On Unlicensed Digital Platforms Teaching The Holy Quran In UAE
The UAE has banned unlicensed digital platforms from teaching the holy Quran. In the Emirates, it is prohibited to establish or manage any centre or teach the Quran unless they obtain the necessary li...
June 02, 20240411Category: UAE Local News
The UAE Employee's Rights After Being Fired: Notice Period, Extra Day Off
Employment transitions, whether termination or resignation, can be a complex process, and the notice period is critical to ensuring a smooth departure for both employers and employees. This period all...
June 02, 20240425Category: UAE Local News
3 Developers Were Fined Dh500,000 Each For Violating Real Estate Law
Three developers in Dubai have been fined Dh500,000 each for promoting and marketing real estate projects without completing the mandatory registration procedures for off-plan projects.
The Dubai L...
June 02, 20240322Category: Crime News
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, 20240376Category: 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, 20240523Category: 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, 20240408Category: 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, 20240817Category: 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, 20240343Category: 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, 20240467Category: 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, 20240279Category: 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, 20240302Category: 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, 20240486Category: 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, 20240417Category: 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, 20240417Category: 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, 20240433Category: UAE Local News
