The Ministry of Education has announced that the approved learning model for the upcoming period, whether in-person or remote, will be announced on the evening of Sunday, 10 May 2026.The decision will be taken after assessing the current situation, the ministry said. The Ministry has confirmed that examinations and internal assessments will proceed in-person in accordance […]
Dubai: A video clip circulating on social media showing a fire in Dubai is unrelated to the current regional situation.Sources told Emirates 24/7 the fire occurred this morning in a warehouse in Al Khabaisi and there were no injuries. The Dubai Operations Room received a report at 6:12am today, saying a fire had broken out […]
Dubai: It started as a simple dinner table conversation, but quickly turned into a memory of a lifetime for nine-year-old Roger Xie, whose meeting with His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, went viral last month.“You love Dubai … Dubai loves you […]
Dubai: It’s time to go shopping! A citywide sale has been announced in Dubai as part of the ‘Proud of UAE’ campaign, where shoppers can enjoy up to 75% discounts from April 24 April to May 21, at participating brands and retail outlets.With 500 brands and more than 10 malls and shopping districts participating in […]
Has your car ever stalled in the middle of the road, during summer heat?You can prevent this from happening, with pre-emptive action. As temperatures rise, and the UAE heads into higher temperatures, it’s time to ensure your vehicle is in peak condition and you are practising good road safety habits.Here are key ways to ensure […]
The UAE’s air defence systems have engaged with missile and drone attacks originating from Iran, the Ministry of Defence said on Friday May8, 2026.The ministry also confirmed that the sounds heard in various parts of the country on Friday morning were the result of the successful interception of ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, and drones, by […]
Dubai: Momentum, possibility, and long-term thinking: that is what Dubai represents for Rob Mortimer, Founder and CEO of Fuelre4m. Mortimer moved to the emirate from Buckinghamshire in Southeast England more than 18 years ago.“Dubai has probably had a bigger influence on the scale of my thinking than anywhere else I’ve lived or worked,” says Mortimer, […]
Dubai: The Community Development Authority (CDA) organised a national community march titled ‘Generation Shapers Proud of UAE’ at Umm Suqeim Park, as part of the ‘Proud of UAE’ campaign launched by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai.The initiative aims to strengthen […]
If you recently applied for a family residence visa, employment visa, investor visa, or tourist visa, and want to know its status, you can easily do so online.Information requiredNo matter which type of visa you applied for, at the time of submitting your visa application to a service provider, you will receive an application number […]
British expat Pete Jacob, his wife, and child, moved to Dubai in April 2016, with the intention of staying for just “a couple of years”.He said: “Fast forward 10 years, two more children and two dogs later – we’re still here. It’s the best choice we’ve ever made.”Jacob’s young family, especially, loves Dubai. His wife […]