After slight rains over different parts of the UAE yesterday, there is a chill in the air. Residents woke up to a windy, cloudy morning on Wednesday. The minimum temperature recorded on February 13 was 1.9 degree Celsius in Jais Mountain, according to the National Center of Metrology.
Have you ever come across a situation where you didn’t have a car, or wanted to take the bus but couldn’t because your destination resides off the bus routes? Yes, it can be tricky to travel between the Emirates sometimes, but look no further as Etihad Rail has unveiled plans for a train track that […]
A total number of 300 drones were used in a 10-minute show which was programmed to draw portraits of the UAE’s leaders including Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of the Emirate of Dubai) and Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (Crown Prince of Dubai). The drones had written […]
Dubai motorists who don’t commit any traffic offenses for 12 months, starting today, could get a 100 percent discount on all traffic fines. This is an initiative termed “Settle Your Traffic Fines” which came as a directive from His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and […]
His Holiness Pope Francis, head of the Catholic Church, arrived in Abu Dhabi on Sunday evening to begin his historic visit to the United Arab Emirates. He was received at the airport by His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi and Deputy Supreme Commander of the UAE Armed Forces, and […]
Pope Francis is scheduled to arrive at the Abu Dhabi Presidential Airport on February 3 and will be greeted by Abu Dhabi’s Crown Prince, along with key UAE dignitaries. On February 4, there will be a welcome ceremony at the main entrance of the Presidential Palace, followed by an official visit to the Crown Prince at […]
In the Year of Tolerance, when the head of Catholic Church is visiting the region for the first time, the government is not leaving any stone unturned to ensure the three-day state visit will be an all out success. The papal visit is also significant as the meeting coincides with the inter-faith conference in Abu […]
Fuel prices had declined in January as well. Fuel prices in the UAE were reduced for the month of February. Super 98 petrol will now cost Dh1.95 per litre, down from Dh2 a litre last month, while Special 95 petrol will cost Dh1.84 a litre, down from Dh1.89 last month. Diesel has been priced at […]
Five new bridges directly linking to The Dubai Mall are set to open next month, reports Gulf Business. The new bridges are currently being built to ease road access to the shopping mall. The new bridges are set to open in February, according to a statement, although we’re not yet sure of the exact date. The […]
As per the National Centre for Meteorology (NCM), the climate is expected to be fair and cloudy today, with moderate fresh winds reducing the temperatures. The mountain region has reported with a maximum temperature of around 20- 23 degree Celsius dipping as low as 7 degree Celsius. Saturday’s maximum temperature settled at 25.2°C in Kalba. The […]