Parents across Dubai have expressed relief after authorities confirmed that private schools will not be allowed to increase tuition fees for the 2026–27 academic year. The decision, announced by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA), is part of a wider Dh1.5 billion economic support package approved by Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al […]
Dubai motorists are set to benefit from up to six days of free public parking during the Eid Al Adha holiday period in 2026, thanks to the overlap between the public holiday and the regular free parking Sunday. The free parking initiative is expected to apply across most public parking zones, although multi-storey car parks […]
A volunteer medical team from Sharjah Charity International has carried out 65 heart catheterisation procedures for children in Bangladesh as part of its “Little Hearts” campaign. The mission, led by pediatric cardiologist Dr. Ahmed Al Kamali, also examined around 160 children at a heart disease centre in Dhaka, providing critical treatment for families who cannot […]
The UAE has strengthened its position as the holder of the world’s most powerful passport in 2026, according to the latest Passport Index by Arton Capital. The Emirati passport achieved a record mobility score of 182, the highest ever recorded by the index, further cementing the country’s lead in global travel freedom. The report highlighted […]
The UAE has officially confirmed the dates for Eid Al Adha 2026 after the crescent moon marking the start of Dhu Al Hijjah was sighted on Sunday evening. Monday, May 18, has been declared the first day of Dhu Al Hijjah, meaning Arafat Day will fall on Tuesday, May 26, with Eid Al Adha beginning […]
The UAE is accelerating work on a new West-East Pipeline project that will double ADNOC’s oil export capacity through Fujairah by 2027. The new route will strengthen the country’s ability to transport crude oil from Abu Dhabi to the Port of Fujairah on the Gulf of Oman, bypassing the Strait of Hormuz — one of […]
The UAE is expected to see a slight drop in temperatures through Monday, according to the National Centre of Meteorology. Weather conditions across the country will remain mostly fair, although fresh winds are expected to stir up dust and sand in some areas, particularly across northern, eastern and western regions. Temperatures are forecast to range […]
Residents and tourists in Abu Dhabi will be able to enjoy free entry to a range of museums and cultural attractions from May 16 to 18 as part of celebrations for International Museum Day. The initiative includes popular sites across the emirate, particularly within the Saadiyat Cultural District, giving visitors the chance to explore art, […]
The long-awaited Gulf Railway project connecting six GCC Emirates is now more than 50 per cent complete, according to officials overseeing the regional transport network. The 1,700-kilometre railway system is expected to become fully operational by December 2030. The ambitious project is designed to improve transport, trade and tourism across the Gulf region, while also […]
Schools across Dubai, Sharjah and Ajman have resumed face-to-face classes from today, following a temporary period of remote learning introduced because of regional tensions. Authorities confirmed that students, teachers and administrative staff will all return to campuses, while schools and nurseries continue operating under strict safety protocols. The temporary switch to online learning had been […]