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, 20240721Category: 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, 20240369Category: 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, 20240446Category: 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, 20240623Category: 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, 20240297Category: 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, 20240312Category: 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, 20240449Category: Transport
Social Media Influencer Falls To Her Death From 19th Floor Apartment
An Indian expat in her late 30s fell to her death in Fujairah on Saturday morning. The deceased, identified as Shanifa Babu, fell from the balcony of her apartment on the 19th floor of the building sh...
May 26, 20240679Category: Crime News
Speed Limit Reduced On Al Ittihad, Al Wahda Roads In Sharjah
The Roads and Transport Authority in Sharjah on Saturday announced the reduction of speed limits on two major roads, namely, Al Ittihad and Al Wahda.
Going forward, motorists will need to adhere to...
May 25, 20240598Category: UAE Local News
Temporary Closure Of Airport Freezone Smart Station
The Smart Police Station (SPS) in the Dubai Airport Freezone (DAFZA) will be temporarily closed, authorities announced on Saturday.
In a post on X, authorities asked customers to visit branches in ...
May 25, 20240382Category: UAE Local News
As Cyclone Set To Hit India, UAE-India Flights Cancelled On Sunday And Monday
Several flights between the UAE and India are cancelled on May 26 and 27 (Sunday and Monday).
This is following the decision of Kolkata Airport Authority of India to suspend all flight operations f...
May 25, 20240396Category: Travel
Airlines Confirm Dubai-India Flights Are Not Affected By Heavy Rains In Kerala
The UAE and Indian airlines on Thursday said there was no impact on flights operating to the Indian state of Kerala due to heavy rains.
A cyclone hit the Indian state on Wednesday, causing flooding...
May 23, 20240426Category: Travel
Joining A 5-day Eid Al Adha Break With Annual Leave
With the five-day Eid Al Adha break falling just a week before the two-month school summer holiday in the UAE, many residents are looking to combine them for a longer vacation. The Eid holiday is like...
May 23, 20240499Category: UAE Local News
Road Trip From Dubai To Oman: Travel Guide
Traveling from Dubai (or any Emirate) to Oman by road offers the ideal opportunity to explore the Sultanate. The roads in both the UAE and Oman are exceptionally well-maintained, making the drive from...
May 23, 202401990Category: Travel
Over 100 Employees To Be Hired By Firms And Recruiters Today
Around 28 companies and recruiters from different sectors will recruit more than 100 people at a career fair in Dubai on Wednesday.
To be held at Times Square Centre from 10am to 2pm, companies and...
May 23, 20240210Category: JOBS
UAE Student Ranked 3rd Out Of Over 2,000 In Global Science Competition
An Emirati high school student won third place in chemistry at the recent International Science and Engineering Fair (Isef), beating more than 2,000 participants from 70 countries.
This year's ...
May 22, 20240339Category: UAE Local News
