‘A Day without Accidents’ was launched last year, as Dubai Police achieved their target of zero major accidents and fatalities and the percentage of minor incidents was significantly reduced. Here’s how you can try to avail for discounts on fines!! Take the pledge by logging on to www.dubaipolice.gov.ae and clicking on the ‘A Day without […]
Earlier, the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) announced the Eid Al Adha holidays for the private and public sector in the UAE. Eid Al Adha holiday for the private sector is from August 10 to 13, 2019, the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MOHRE) has announced on Monday. On its official Twitter account, […]
The commute between Abu Dhabi and Ajman just got easier with the two emirates signing a deal to operate buses. The service will begin in August and cost Dh30 per passenger. “ITC and Public Transport Corporation – Ajman signed an MoU to operate buses on AbuDhabi-Ajman route to facilitate the transport of commuters between both […]
The UAE fuel price committee on Tuesday increased fuel prices for the month of August 2019. Super 98 petrol will now cost Dh2.37 per litre, compared to Dh2.30 a litre in July, while Special 95 will cost Dh2.26 a litre, compared to Dh2.18 a litre the previous month. One litre of diesel will cost Dh2.42 […]
Men sponsored by their wives can get work permit. Expatriates as well as businesses have hailed the UAE’s visa reforms that allow men under their family’s sponsorship to get work permits. As per the new rule that came into effect from Sunday, husbands, fathers and sons can get jobs without necessarily being under the […]
If you commute between Dubai and Sharjah but dread the heavy traffic, there’s now a new way to journey between the two emirates. A ferry service has just launched between the two emirates, and will run 42 times per day from Al Ghubaiba Marine Station in Dubai to Aquarium Marine Station in Sharjah, and back. The […]
Fair to partly cloudy in general with low humidity levels UAE residents heading towards Abu Dhabi this morning, have been asked to be cautious as there is a possibility of fog formation along the route. The National Centre of Meteorology’s daily weather forecast has issued a yellow warning for residents, asking them to be wary […]
A hot summer week is in store for residents, so don’t forget your umbrella or a hat when going outdoors. The weather forecast for the day, according to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), predicts fair to partly cloudy skies with a chance of some convective clouds formation east and southwards by afternoon. It will be […]
It may not be home to the the tallest building in the world or record-breaking, man-made islands, but there is one thing that Sharjah is highly regarded for, and that is its culture scene. The city was named ‘Cultural Capital of the Arab World’ by UNESCO back in 1998, and more than 20 years later, […]
A mega sale will run in Sharjah with up to 80 per cent discount from August 1 to 3 as part of the ‘Sharjah Summer Promotions 2019’ launched by the Sharjah Chamber of Commerce & Industry (SCCI). The initiative is aimed at reviving trade movement in retail stores and shopping malls, as well as providing […]