Next week, on June 21, the United Arab Emirates will experience its longest day of the year. It’s called The summer solstice, an astronomical event that occurs once a year and signifies the start of summer in the Northern Hemisphere. The dates of the solstices vary as they rely on when the sun crosses the […]
A motorbike taxi service has been launched by Dubai Taxi Corporation for the emirate’s delivery companies. The DTC said the 600-strong fleet is for businesses that already has an online platform or smartphone app. It stated that due to a surge in the industry, the fleet is anticipated to grow to 990 bikes by the […]
Love fishing in Abu Dhabi? It’s a fun activity enjoyed by many, but before you cast that next line, best get your permits in order. The Environment Agency – Abu Dhabi (EAD) has just announced that in order to regulate recreational fishing in Abu Dhabi, a permit from EAD will be required. The move according […]
The UAE has confirmed the Islamic Calendar (Hijri) dates for the Eid Al Adha holiday period, for the government and public sector. The Federal Authority for Human Resources announced in a tweet that the official dates for Eid Al Adha 2023 are 9 to 12 Dhu al-Hijjah.
Motorists will no longer have to display paper tickets on their dashboards. Motorists will soon be able to pay their parking fees by entering their vehicle details in a smart parking machine and tapping their Nol cards, which eliminates the need for a paper ticket. In yet another move towards a sustainable future, Dubai’s Roads […]
Dubai: If you’re heading towards the coast on January 26, be on the lookout for rough sea conditions. The National Centre of Meteorology issued a yellow warning for residents, to be alert for rough to very rough sea conditions, with a wave height of 6 to 9ft. This rough conditions will settle down only by […]
Let it snow! A temperature of -0.1 degrees Celsius was recorded at the top of the UAE’s highest mountain, Jais Mountain being covered in snow. After a week of unpredictable weather, a temperature of -0.1 degrees Celsius was recorded at 4.15am on Wednesday January 15 in the UAE. It was at the top-most peak of […]
Rain, Rain & more rain! More rains lash parts of the UAE The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) issued an orange alert for residents to be on the look-out for hazardous weather conditions in the UAE on Wednesday, January 15. Storm-like conditions with rumbles of thunder have been reported early morning on Wednesday as parts […]
Rainfall as been reported over different emirates like Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah & Ras Al Khaimah. As per the National Center of Meteorology (NCM), there is an increase in the cloud throughout the day, with more rain predicted on the country and the coast. The NCM has issued a yellow & red warning for UAE […]
If the Motorists are passing through Abu Dhabi toll gates from January 2, 2020, they will be charged as per the Department of Municipalities and Transport (DMT) and Integrated Transport Centre (ITC). The Motorists will be allowed to pass through toll gates for free during off-peak hours. Drivers need to pay Dh4 only during the […]