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 […]
Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, has shared a breathtaking video of a gravity-defying stunt performed high above the city’s iconic skyline to celebrate the 15th anniversary of Skydive Dubai. The clip shows a daredevil in a striking red outfit swinging from a small aircraft attached to a Skydive […]
The UAE will see fair to partly cloudy weather on Friday, December 12, 2025, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM). Clouds are expected to increase by night and into Saturday morning over coastal areas and islands, bringing a chance of rain. Temperatures will reach 29°C in Abu Dhabi and Sharjah, and 30°C in […]
Abu Dhabi is set to usher in a new era of smart mobility in 2026 with the launch of a luxury self-driving robotaxi fleet by Lumo, the UAE’s national smart mobility company. The project is being developed in partnership with Mercedes-Benz and Momenta, combining the all-new S-Class platform with Momenta’s L4 autonomous driving technology to […]
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 […]