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, 20240634Category: 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, 20240291Category: 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, 20240224Category: 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, 20240331Category: 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, 20240483Category: 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, 20240196Category: 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, 20240284Category: 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, 20240193Category: 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, 20240343Category: 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, 20240301Category: 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, 20240435Category: Weather
Salary Increases For Imams And Muezzins Ordered By Sheikh Hamdan
The salaries of imams and muezzins in Dubai shall be increased as ordered by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of the Emirates.
The hike will apply to those serving in ...
March 23, 20240373Category: UAE Local News
Rupee Falls To Record Low Against Dirham In UAE
The Indian rupee fell to its lowest level on record against the US dollar and UAE dirham on Friday, weighed down by broad weakness in its Asian peers and aggressive local dollar demand, traders said.
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March 23, 20240286Category: Business
Tragic Kickboxing Incident Leads To Teen's Arrest
A friendly match between two schoolmates has escalated into a legal battle after a teenage boy was left in a coma.
The incident, which happened in the JBR area on a sandy pitch around 9.30pm on Nov...
March 21, 20240254Category: Crime News
Metro Riders Can Now Recharge Their Nol Cards With Digital Payments
Dubai Metro riders can now recharge their Nol cards with digital payments after the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) completed the upgrade of Ticket Vending Machines (TVMs) across stations.
The ...
March 21, 20240348Category: UAE Local News
This Roving Robot Can Announce The End Of Fasting During Ramadan In Dubai
An autonomous robot deployed to monitor erring e-scooter and bicycle users can also be used to call the faithful for prayers and end their fast during Ramadan, an official from the Roads and Transport...
March 21, 20240311Category: Ramadan
