Dubai: Dubai Police search and rescue teams carried out 1,844 missions during the first quarter of 2026, demonstrating strong field readiness and rapid response to emergencies across the emirate.The operations were led by the General Department of Transport and Rescue as part of a comprehensive system focused on strengthening public safety and ensuring swift intervention […]

Landmark project to serve one million residents and feature the world’s tallest metro station by 2029His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, launched the primary tunnelling works for the Dubai Metro Blue Line project, which involves an investment of over AED 20.5 […]

Dubai: Dubai Police has renewed warnings against crossing roads from non-designated areas after a pedestrian was injured in a hit-and-run accident on Al Khawaneej Road.The police authority issued the warning on April 29 after the person suffered injuries while attempting to cross the road from an unauthorised location and was struck by a vehicle.Brigadier Juma […]

Al Ain: UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan visited Mohammed Khamis bin Ruwayah Al Khaili at his home in Al Ain.His Highness engaged in cordial conversations with Al Khaili and his family, commending the founding generation for their service and dedication to the nation.He noted that they represent a living record […]

The General Civil Aviation Authority has announced the full resumption of normal air navigation operations within UAE airspace and the lifting of temporary precautionary measures.The decision was taken after a comprehensive evaluation of operational and security conditions and in coordination with relevant authorities. Continuous real-time monitoring remains in place to ensure the highest levels of […]

His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of the Board of Trustees of the Dubai Future Foundation, has directed the expansion of Flame Tree planting across streets, homes, recreational spaces, and public parks in Dubai. His Highness shared a video […]

If Dubai or Abu Dhabi are on your travel bucket list, you’ll be happy to know that you may not even need a visa to travel to the UAE.Don’t worry if your nationality is not on the list of visa-exempt countries – the process to acquire a tourist visa is simple and straightforward.We break down […]

On World Matcha Day, Soni Idrees, Social Media and Creative Editor, and the newsroom’s resident ‘Matcha Girlie’, shares why she loves matcha.Dubai: Art is not for everybody. Some people look at it with awe, while others just don’t get it. It’s the same with matcha.I first tried matcha in 2022 after reading that it was […]

Dubai Police announce the “Proud of the UAE” cycling race this Sunday, 3 May, in collaboration with the UAE Cycling Federation, with AED 264,000 in prizes.Participants can register via the official link provided by Dubai Police: https://www.premieronline.com/event/proud_of_uae_race_8562 The 60 km community road cycling race will be a safe, well‑managed, and competitive event designed for clubs, residents, […]

There are few things more frustrating than losing your bag at the airport and not being able to trace it, or dealing with flight delays, and not receiving answers from the airline about when you can finally board.All this is changing, however, with Dubai’s new directive, which places passenger protection front and centre.What are the […]