Dubai: If you’re just returning to work after a week-long break and wondering when the next public holiday is, don’t worry – you can expect a day off this month as well.The UAE’s Cabinet has issued Cabinet Resolution No. (27) of 2024 Concerning the Public Holidays in the State, which provides the list of public […]
Dubai: Residents across the UAE can expect a slight dip in temperatures today, and generally fair weather, with sunny skies and light to moderate winds.Abu Dhabi is forecast to reach 39°C, while Dubai will see a high of 38°C today. Coastal areas of the UAE will see a range of 35°C to 40°C, while the […]
Dubai: The General Department of Airport Security at Dubai Police restored relief to an Arab traveller after locating her and returning a bag she had lost at Airport Terminal 1, containing all her valuable belongings.The Director of Airport Terminal 1 Security Department, Colonel Abdullah Faisal Al-Dosari, explained that an employee found a black bag in […]
Warsaw: PublisHer, the global community dedicated to advancing women in the publishing industry, has concluded its first participation with a four-day programme at the Warsaw International Book Fair.The participation, held from 28 to 31 May, formed part of Sharjah’s Guest of Honour programme, highlighting the emirate’s commitment to international cultural exchange and dialogue.Throughout the fair, […]
Warsaw: Emirati writer and researcher Dr Sultan Al Ameemi and Polish novelist Radek Rak explored how literature crosses linguistic and cultural boundaries during a discussion held at Sharjah’s pavilion at the Warsaw International Book Fair 2026.The session, part of Sharjah’s Guest of Honour programme, focused on the evolving nature of contemporary fiction, the role of […]
Dubai: Dubai Police have uncovered and dismantled an eight-member gang, including a woman, involved in the theft of luxury oud valued at AED 12 million from a merchant.Officers arrested four suspects and recovered the stolen oud within 12 hours of the crime being reported. Red Notices have been issued for the remaining four suspects, including […]
Abu Dhabi: The UAE Fuel Price Committee has approved fuel prices for June 2026. The new rates support the stability of key sectors, particularly logistics and supply chains, enhancing business competitiveness and helping maintain market balance and price stability.Petrol prices were also adjusted in line with global market developments, under the UAE’s monthly fuel pricing […]
ABU DHABI: In light of the evolving public health situation related to Ebola virus disease (EVD), the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) advises UAE nationals and residents against travel to the Republic of Uganda, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and the Republic of South Sudan unless absolutely necessary.As part of the UAE’s commitment to […]
DUBAI: The Federal Competitiveness and Statistics Centre (FCSC) announced that the UAE’s real gross domestic product (GDP) grew by 6.2 percent in 2025 compared to 2024, reaching AED1.9 trillion.Non-oil GDP increased by 6.8 percent during 2025 compared to 2024, reaching AED1.5 trillion.Abdulla Bin Touq Al Marri, Minister of Economy and Tourism, said the national economy […]
AL QUAA DESERT: The gleaming skyscrapers and bright lights of the United Arab Emirates draw the eyes of all who travel there, a sign of the Arabian Peninsula nation’s rapid development over the last decades into a major hub for commerce and tourism.Stars in the night sky once guided caravans across the shifting desert dunes […]
