As cooler weather and school holidays encourage children to ride e-scooters and bicycles, UAE authorities and road safety experts are urging parents to be extra cautious. Road safety expert Mustafa Aldah stressed that parents must assess their children’s maturity and ensure they are properly supervised and equipped with safety gear before riding. Residents have raised […]
Following the recent surge of heavy rainfall across the UAE, authorities have announced the temporary closure of Jebel Jais and the suspension of all associated activities. The decision was made as a proactive safety measure to address the aftermath of the storms, which have left mountain roads and wadis potentially hazardous. To ensure visitor safety, […]
The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has opened two new bridges as part of the Trade Centre Roundabout development project, reducing travel time from 10 minutes to just two minutes. The bridges serve traffic moving from 2nd December Street towards Sheikh Rashid Road and Al Majlis Street and were opened ahead of the planned mid-January […]
The UAE is currently in the grip of a severe weather system, with heavy rain, thunder, and lightning causing major disruptions across the country. As of today, December 19, 2025, several flights at Dubai International Airport (DXB) have been cancelled or significantly delayed, including 13 outbound services from Emirates to destinations like Frankfurt, Male, and […]
The UAE is currently facing a period of highly unstable weather, with the National Center of Meteorology (NCM) warning of scattered rain, thunder, lightning, and hail across the country today. Heavy downpours have already caused flooding in several areas of Ras Al Khaimah, leading local authorities to urge residents to avoid low-lying valleys. In response […]
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has implemented traffic diversions at the intersection of Nad Al Hamar Street and Ras Al Khor (A15) near the Used Car Market to accommodate construction for the new Dubai Metro Blue Line. While certain lanes are currently closed, the RTA has provided additional parallel lanes on both sides of […]
The UAE has officially shifted the school admission age cut-off to December 31 for all institutions starting in August or September. This change aligns the UAE education system with international standards by requiring students to reach the specified age by the end of the calendar year of admission, rather than the previous August 31 deadline. […]
Mariam Mohamed, a 26-year-old fashion student and economics graduate, has made history by being crowned Miss Universe UAE 2025. She will be the first Emirati woman to compete on the global Miss Universe stage next month in Thailand. Driven by her dream to be a “voice for women,” Mariam bridges tradition and modernity, combining her […]
Dubai’s Global Village will welcome 2026 with seven New Year countdowns in one night, marked by fireworks and drone shows celebrating different time zones. The destination will operate extended hours on New Year’s Eve from 4pm to 2am. The celebrations will follow global countdowns: China (8pm), Thailand (9pm), Bangladesh (10pm), India (10.30pm), Pakistan (11pm), Dubai […]
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has revealed details of the Metro Blue Line, which will feature 5 elevated stations, 4 underground stations, 4 future elevated stations, and one underground interchange station. The line will span 30km, including 14.5km above ground and 15.5km underground, and is designed to carry over 350,000 passengers daily. Connecting the […]