Over the weekend, many Dubai residents were left scratching their heads and sharing videos online after unusual green lights appeared in the night sky, especially over Downtown Dubai and nearby areas like Karama. Some people jokingly claimed they had spotted “aliens” or compared the strange glow to scenes from Stranger Things, while others speculated it […]
Dubai and other parts of the United Arab Emirates have been experiencing an unusually cold spell this week, with temperatures dipping sharply and even nearing freezing in some areas. In the mountains of Ras Al Khaimah, early-morning readings dropped to around 0.9°C, a dramatic shift from the region’s typical desert warmth. The cooler weather has […]
The UAE’s workforce grew by 12.4 percent in 2025, up from 10.9 percent in 2024, according to the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE), reflecting strong momentum in the job market. This increase was supported by a 7.8 percent rise in private-sector companies, indicating a surge in new business activity and investor confidence. The […]
Doctors in the UAE are advising residents to start preparing their bodies for the month of Ramadan well in advance, ideally several weeks before the fast begins, to reduce common issues like headaches, tiredness, dehydration and low energy in the first days. Instead of making sudden changes to eating habits, experts recommend gradually shifting to […]
American internet star and livestream sensation IShowSpeed — known for his chaotic, high-energy personality and massive online following — has revealed that he’s returning to Dubai later this year. The announcement came during a chance encounter at the AFCON final with Emirati media figure Anas Bukhash, where Speed confirmed he plans to visit the city […]
Etihad Rail’s forthcoming passenger network, linking 11 cities and regions across the UAE, isn’t just a transport upgrade; it could reshape where people choose to live and work. By offering a predictable, sub-90-minute commute from places like Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah into major job centres such as Dubai and Abu Dhabi, the rail […]
Parkin, the company that manages paid parking across Dubai, has issued a fraud alert urging customers to be vigilant against scam messages and links that falsely claim to be from the company. The firm said that official communications are only sent from the number “7275” and warned people not to engage with unverified messages, websites […]
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is launching a pilot of a school bus pooling initiative in Al Barsha within the next two weeks, with the aim of reducing traffic congestion, cutting travel times and encouraging the use of public transport over private car drop-offs. Under the pilot, students living in the same neighborhood but […]
If you’ve been waiting for an excuse to pull out a light jacket or enjoy cooler evenings outdoors, the UAE’s weather is about to deliver a change of pace. The coming days will bring fluctuating conditions across the country, with cooler temperatures, misty mornings and gusty winds making an appearance, according to the National Centre […]
Dubai Airports and Salik have signed a 10-year agreement to introduce a Salik E-Wallet payment solution for parking at Dubai International Airport (DXB), marking a shift toward a fully ticketless and digital parking experience for motorists. Under the deal, drivers will be able to pay for parking at the airport’s paid car parks using their […]