Abu Dhabi: The General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat has announced that the timing of the Friday sermon and prayer across the UAE will change starting Friday, January 2, 2026. Under the revised schedule, the Friday sermon and prayer will begin at 12:45pm. The authority urged worshippers to arrive early to ensure they […]
Sharjah Police have announced that all vehicle owners must remove National Day celebration stickers by Saturday, December 6. Vehicles found displaying these decals after the deadline will face fines, according to an advisory issued by the Sharjah Police General Command. The announcement follows the impounding of 106 vehicles and nine motorbikes during the 54th Eid […]
The Zayed National Museum opened on Saadiyat Island on December 3, offering visitors an immersive journey through more than 300,000 years of UAE history. Designed beneath five steel towers inspired by falcon wings, the museum features interconnected galleries, educational spaces, and public areas. Highlights include the Abu Dhabi Pearl, rare folios from the Blue Quran, […]
Gold 101.3 FM has received a detailed weather report from the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), confirming that the UAE is set for noticeably cooler nights and a chance of light rain as the country comes under the influence of the Siberian high this month. According to the NCM, temperatures across the country are expected […]
Ajman has made history by securing a new Guinness World Record for creating the world’s largest celebratory phrase formed entirely with vehicles. A total of 603 automobiles were meticulously positioned to spell out the message: “EID AL ETIHAD UAE 54.” The achievement, unveiled as part of the UAE’s 54th Eid Al Etihad celebrations, was officially […]
The UAE Federal Judicial Council has introduced five new regulations under the Personal Status Law to unify family justice procedures, speed up digital services, and enhance child protection. The updates cover the work of arbitrators, family guidance, visitation rules, affidavits and authentications, and the regulation of Sharia marriage officers. The reforms set clear standards for […]
Dubai has announced three days of free public parking for the UAE National Day weekend. All public parking will be free on November 30, December 1 and December 2, except for multi-storey car parks and Al Khail Gate N-365. Parking fees resume on December 3. The Dubai Metro will operate extended hours throughout the weekend, […]
Downtown Dubai is expanding its New Year’s Eve festivities into a week-long celebration starting December 31. Alongside the iconic Burj Khalifa fireworks on New Year’s Eve, the week will feature parades, cultural performances, aerial shows, and immersive light displays. This year also introduces Bollywood-themed performances produced by Shah Rukh Khan’s Red Chillies Entertainment. Entry across […]
OpenAI revealed that about 0.15% of ChatGPT users — roughly 1.2 million people out of 800 million weekly users — have conversations showing signs of suicidal intent. Another 0.07% show possible indicators of psychosis or mania, amounting to nearly 600,000 users. The issue gained attention after a California teenager, Adam Raine, died by suicide, with […]
UAE residents can now pay federal government fees and fines in monthly instalments through the payment platform Tabby, the Ministry of Finance announced. Under the arrangement, Tabby pays the full amount to the government entity, while customers repay it in instalments under agreed terms using the Buy Now, Pay Later model. The Ministry said the […]