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US to suspend visa processing for 75 nations from January
The Trump administration is halting virtually all visa processing for people seeking to live in the United States from 75 countries whose ....
Dubai: RTA to trial school bus pooling initiative to reduce
School transport pool to be trialled next year The first quarter of 2026 will witness the pilot operation of the school transport pooling project ....
UAE temperatures to drop by up to 8°C
Emiratis and visitors alike may wish to keep their winter woolly sweaters out as the second half of January promises a sudden drop in ....
UAE: Dh5-million fund announced for social media creators
It also chose to invest in content creators focusing on family and social themes and has announced a Dh5 million fund for such projects. The ....
Abu Dhabi Police honour resident for desert motorcycle
In government, people who do the right thing are often applauded in the UAE. AD Police recognized an Arab man for quickly helping ....
UAE schools revise timings, students to be dismissed as
As schools in the UAE start sending emails and circulars to parents about school days, which will end early on Fridays along with the ....
No major rent increases as Dubai’s Smart Rental Index
When Dubai resident Jasim Mohammed clicked open an email informing him on a rent increase for his Al Quoz apartment, the new proposed rent was ....
UAE President announces new authority fully led by citizens
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the launch of the Community-Managed Virtual Authority — an ....
UAE sets minimum wage of Dh6,000 in private sector
The UAE has created a minimum wage of Dh6,000 per month for Emiratis working in the private sector starting January 1, 2026 under a ministerial ....
Paid parking to be introduced in Dubai International City
From next month, it will no longer be free for Dubai International City residents or visitors to park their cars. In a notice pasted by ....
More UAE shoppers turn to diamond jewellery
Gold being traded at record levels in the UAE, demand for diamond jewellery is on the rise shoot-up, experts from leading Dubai jewellers ....
UAE weather: Cloudy day with chance of rain; lowest
The weather in the UAE on Thursday, December 25, 2025 will be fair in general. There will be some clouds over the islands and on the coast ....
Pakistan Embassy in Abu Dhabi closed on December 25 for
The Embassy of Pakistan in Abu Dhabi will observe closed holidays on December 25, 2025. The mission announced the death Sunday, Dec. 22 ....
How much cash you need to buy a Dubai home: Costs,
With an increasing number of residents weighing a transition from renting to ownership, real estate analysts said young buyers frequently ....
Long weekend: Some UAE companies offer up to 2-day break
With Christmas approaching, a few offices in the UAE are giving internal off for the day and may be Boxing Day, making it a full-fledged break ....
Dubai sets new Friday timing for private schools from
All private schools, in addition to early childhood centres located within the emirate’s private schools, must conclude their school day ....
UAE: Meet the man who grows beard to be ‘natural’ Santa
Every September for the last 10 years, David Learman has grown out his pallid white beard as part of an elaborate ritual to get into character before ....
Sharjah announces 4-day holiday for public sector employees
Emirate of Sharjah has declared 1st January, Saturday as the holiday for employees working in fields concerning Government of Sharjah and its ....