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Etihad Rail: First phase in 2026 to connect Abu Dhabi,
Components of the passenger services of the long-awaited Phase 1 Etihad Rail will be launched in stages starting as planned in 2026, a senior ....
UAE to see two full moons in one month this month
This month, from the emirates of Abu Dhabi to Ajman, residents could witness a celestial phenomenon that only happens once in a blue moon; two full ....
UAE schools revert to distance learning until May 8
The Ministry of Education (MoE) this evening announced that schools throughout the UAE will return to distance learning until Friday. The measure ....
US–Iran strikes escalate Strait of Hormuz tensions
Iran fired 12 ballistic missiles, three cruise missiles and four drones at the UAE on Monday, May 4 — its first attack against the emirate ....
UAE Traffic Rules Walking on Highway Shoulder can Cost AED
A fine of AED 400 if you walk on the highway shoulder in UAE. Authorities had warned that walking on highway shoulders, which are reserved only for ....
UAE residents receive emergency alert for potential missile
Residents across the UAE received an emergency alert from the Ministry of Interior warning of potential missile threats amid the current situation ....
Crime, disturbance reports fall in Q1 2026: Dubai Police
Dubai — The number of notices for criminal and disturbing reports fell across Dubai during the first batch of 2026, with Dubai Police owing the ....
Dubai Airport powers through war disruption with 6 million
Despite weeks of regional disruption, Dubai International Airport (DXB) was a centre for global connectivity, with 6 million passengers travelling ....
Trump says US to help ships stranded in Strait of Hormuz as
Former US President Donald Trump has said the United States would intervene to help vessels stuck in the Strait of Hormuz after projectiles struck a ....
Pakistan embassy in UAE announces suspension of passport
The Embassy of Pakistan in the UAE on Wednesday April 29 announced passport processing service at its premises is suspended due to technical and ....
Dubai Miracle Garden rolls out free weekday family entry,
Dubai's Miracle Garden is staging a month-long farewell next month as its 14th season draws to a close, with free weekday access for families and ....
Air India Express Reinstates Flights to West Asia, Operates
Flights to resume from key Indian cities starting 30 April 2026 with connectivity enhanced to the UAE, Oman, & Saudi Arabia, and restored to ....
UAE announces travel ban to Iran, Lebanon, Iraq
The UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) has announced the suspension of any travel by Emirati citizens to the Islamic Republic of Iran, Lebanese ....
MOHRE mandates free internet, 24-hour clinics and
As part of its efforts to increase living standards, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) has provided the required regulations ....
UAE petrol prices have increased for May 2026
May 2026 UAE petrol rates are now in effect The UAE Fuel Price Committee has announced an increase in petrol prices across the board. But it has ....
Roger Sweet, creator of He-Man character, dies at 91
Designer dies peacefully on April 28, says wife Marlene ....
UAE to introduce Arabic Language Law by 2027 to protect
A comprehensive policy to improve the role of the Arabic language in the country will include a wide-range of government initiatives across various ....
India-UAE flight costs stay high; Kochi return fares up to
Airfares are still skyrocketing, but flights between India and the UAE gradually returning back to normalcy. According to travel agents, fares are ....