There is currently no official confirmation that schools across the UAE will reopen for in-person classes on Monday, with authorities yet to announce a firm return date. Distance learning remains in place until April 17, and officials have stressed that any updates will only come through official channels, dismissing rumours of extended timelines as inaccurate. […]
Justin Bieber’s headline performance at Coachella 2026 sparked major reactions online and among fellow artists, thanks to its stripped-back, unconventional style. The set featured Bieber singing along to tracks played from YouTube and interacting with fans in a more casual, low-production format, which quickly divided opinion. While some praised the nostalgic and relaxed vibe, others […]
The UAE has approved a new National Healthy Nutrition Strategy 2031, which includes a ban on partially hydrogenated oils, the main source of artificial trans fats, as part of a wider effort to tackle rising obesity and diabetes rates. The plan also introduces stricter controls on junk food advertising and aims to reshape the country’s […]
Today on ‘Morning’s with Shona & Abdo’, Abdo shared his excitement regarding NASA’s Artemis II mission. Sharing with 104.8 Channel 4’s 1.2 million listeners, he spoke about how Artemis II has made history by sending astronauts farther from Earth than any humans have ever travelled before! During the mission, the crew entered the Moon’s gravitational […]
Dubai has introduced new economic measures allowing hotels and businesses to defer a range of government fees for three months, starting April 1, 2026. The move is part of a broader Dh1 billion economic support package aimed at easing short-term financial pressures and improving cash flow across key sectors. In the hospitality industry, hotels can […]
Zayn revealed that his collaboration with BLACKPINK’s Jisoo on the song “Eyes Closed” was largely inspired by his young daughter, who is a big fan of K-pop. Speaking about the project, he explained that her enthusiasm for Jisoo played a major role in his decision to take part, joking that it would make him seem […]
Today on Afternoons with Alana, on 104.8 Channel 4, she spoke about an incredible new initiative to support business. Dubai has approved a Dh1 billion economic support package aimed at boosting business resilience and maintaining growth, with measures set to roll out from April 1 for a period of three to six months. Announced by […]
The UAE is set to experience a shift in weather, with partly cloudy skies giving way to increased cloud cover and scattered rainfall in the coming days. According to the National Centre of Meteorology, light to moderate winds will continue across the country, occasionally strengthening and causing blowing dust, while temperatures remain relatively mild across […]
All of us at 104.8 Channel 4, Hit Music for the UAE, have been very excited for the first teaser trailer for HBO’s highly anticipated Harry Potter TV series. And finally it’s dropped, offering fans their first look at the new generation of characters heading to Hogwarts. The show will begin with Harry Potter and […]
Authorities in Dubai have released safety guidelines as unstable weather continues to affect parts of the UAE, with rainfall, strong winds of up to 50 km/h and reduced visibility expected in several areas. The National Centre of Meteorology has issued yellow and orange alerts, warning residents of varying weather conditions across the country. Residents are […]