Dubai: UAE residents can expect generally fair to partly cloudy conditions today, with light to moderate winds, which are expected to get stronger at times, causing dusty conditions in some parts of the country. According to the UAE’s National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), wind speeds are likely to reach up to 40 km/h, particularly during […]
Abu Dhabi: The United Arab Emirates has been recognised as a leading global hub in artificial intelligence (AI), according to the AI Index Report 2026 issued by Stanford University’s Institute for Human-Centered Artificial Intelligence (HAI).The report highlighted that the UAE ranks among the top countries in institutional support for AI strategy, awareness, and governance, noting […]
Dubai: The UAE Ministry of Education announced the resumption of in-person education for all nurseries, kindergartens and students, along with educational and administrative staff in public and private schools in all emirates of the country, starting from Monday, April 20, 2026, after completing the necessary preparation and qualification plans.The ministry confirmed that the decision comes […]
Abu Dhabi: His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister, and Chairman of the Presidential Court, and Dr. Jafar Hassan, Prime Minister of the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, today witnessed the signing of an agreement between the UAE and Jordan to develop a railway network in Jordan and establish the […]
Dubai: If you’re making travel plans for the year, you don’t always have to apply for leave from work. There are several long weekends expected this year, as key public holidays may fall close to the weekend.Here’s a complete guide to UAE public holidays in 2026, including expected dates, long weekends, and key Islamic holidays […]
Dubai has revolutionised the public parking experience in recent years, rolling out smarter, fully digital systems, from barrierless, ticketless parking to automated parking ticket payment systems.But if you find yourself incurring parking fines a little too often, here are nine basic tips you can follow, from Parkin, the largest provider of paid public parking facilities […]
Abu Dhabi: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan attended a wedding reception to celebrate the marriage of Sheikh Zayed bin Tahnoon bin Mohammed Al Nahyan to the daughter of Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamdan Al Nahyan.His Highness the President congratulated the groom and his family, wishing him a happy and fulfilling married […]
Beijing: Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China, has received H.H. Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, during His Highness’s official visit to China.President Xi Jinping welcomed Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, commending the strength of the longstanding relationship between the two countries […]
Dubai: The Education, Human Resources, and Community Development Council has announced readiness of educational institutions for gradual return to in-person learning.These are the key measures, according to the council, to support the continuity of the education system and ensure the safety of students, their families, and all educational and administrative staff:Gradual reopening of nurseries commencing this […]
Dubai: If you have just arrived in the UAE – or even if you are a long-time resident – getting access to affordable, reliable healthcare in the country is easier than you think.While your company-provided health insurance gives you access to a network of private hospitals and clinics, a UAE health card connects you to […]
