Fees Can Increase By Up To 5.2% In Dubai Private Schools; Calculations Explained
Private schools in Dubai will be able to increase their fees by up to 5.2 per cent, depending on how they fared in the latest annual inspections. Schools whose ratings have dropped will not be eligibl...
April 02, 20240368Category: UAE Local News
Gold Prices Jumped Over Dh3 Per Gram To A New All-time High
Gold prices' rally continued on Monday morning, jumping more than Dh3 per gram to another record high in the UAE.
The price of the 24K variant of the yellow metal jumped from Dh3.25 per gram to...
April 01, 20240251Category: Business
Dubai Announces Eid Al Fitr Holidays For Government Workers
Dubai's government announced a one-week holiday for its public sector employees on Monday.
Starting Monday, April 8, government employees will enjoy the festivities until Sunday, April 14. Regu...
April 01, 20240325Category: UAE Local News
Eid Al Fitr Holiday For The Private Sector Announced
The UAE government has announced official holidays for private sector employees across the country on the occasion of Eid Al Fitr.
The break will begin on Monday, April 8 and last till 3 Shawwal (o...
April 01, 20240641Category: UAE Local News
UAE Announces Petrol And Diesel Prices For April 2024
The UAE fuel price committee has announced petrol and diesel prices for the month of April 2024. The new rates will apply from April 1 and are as follows:
Super 98 petrol will cost Dh3.15 a litre, ...
March 31, 20240483Category: Business
UAE Announced A 9-day Eid Al Fitr Holiday For Public Sector Employees
The UAE government announced a one-week holiday for its public sector employees on Sunday. Starting Monday, April 8, federal government employees will enjoy the festivities until Sunday, April 14 and ...
March 31, 20240645Category: UAE Local News
Will Fuel Prices Rise For The Third Consecutive Month In The UAE In April?
The UAE’s Fuel Price Committee is set to announce petrol and diesel prices for the month of April soon.
The prices are revised to align with international rates at the end of every month, as ...
March 30, 20240315Category: Business
Massive Gridlock On Al Khail Road As 2 Accidents, Roadworks Cause 24-min Delay
A massive gridlock has been reported on Al Khail road extending for 4.9km, according to Google Maps.
The major build-up is being caused by two accidents and roadworks that are taking place in that ...
March 30, 20240237Category: UAE Local News
Cyber Crime Groups' Top Targets In The Middle East Revealed In A New Study
Government, manufacturing, energy and telecom industries in the UAE and the Middle East are more likely to be targeted by cyberattacks. These groups penetrate using carefully planned multi-stage attac...
March 27, 20240346Category: Crime News
202 Beggars Arrested By Police; Most Are Visiting Visa Holders
Dubai Police have arrested 202 beggars in the first two weeks of Ramadan, as part of their anti-begging campaign during the holy month.
Brig. Ali Salem Al Shamsi, director of the Suspects and Crimi...
March 27, 20240497Category: Crime News
Some Residents Spend Over Dh100 In 3 Days To Keep Their Cars Clean Due To Rains
Many residents in Dubai and Sharjah are dealing with unexpected expenses after an irregular drizzle recorded in the last few days dirtied their cars. The changing weather has been leaving vehicles coa...
March 27, 20240210Category: UAE Local News
French Teenager Found In Desert, Father Confirms
A French teenager who went missing in Sharjah has been found in the desert not far from her home, her father David Croisers confirmed to Khaleej Times. The discovery comes after an intense search effo...
March 26, 20240300Category: UAE Local News
Dubai Shuts Down 3 Car Rental Firms For Violating Consumer Rights
Three Dubai car rental companies have been shut down in 2023-24 for violating laws related to consumer protection rights, the Department of Economy and Tourism said.
There are different categories ...
March 26, 20240208Category: Crime News
Dust Storm Warning Issued Until 6pm Today
A dust alert has been issued by the National Centre of Meteorology from 1:00pm until 6:00pm Sunday. The NCM has also issued a yellow alert -- which cautions the public to be aware during outdoor activ...
March 24, 20240359Category: Weather
Security Alert For Google Chrome Users Issued By UAE
UAE residents using Google Chrome were urged on Friday to check their browsers and ensure they are using the latest version.
The country's Cybersecurity Council issued an advisory, warning the ...
March 24, 20240322Category: Technology
Heavy Rain And Lightning In Dubai As Bad Weather Hits UAE Earlier Than Expected
Residents in parts of the UAE woke up to cloudy skies and heavy rainfall, in what seems like the start of rainy days after an alert was issued by the Met department for unstable weather conditions acr...
March 23, 20240450Category: Weather
