The public and private sector holiday dates have been announced for Eid Al Adha 2019. Both sectors will enjoy four days off on the occasion of Eid Al Adha, the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources confirmed on Thursday morning. The holiday will begin on Saturday, August 10, and employees will be off Tuesday, August 13. […]
A fine of Dh3, 000, which takes effect from July 1, 2019, will be slapped on motorists who do not give way to emergency and police vehicles The Abu Dhabi Police on Sunday said they will start implementing the amended fines — which was raised from Dh1, 000 to Dh3, 000 The Abu Dhabi Police […]
Probable chance of rise in humidity UAE residents can expect cloudy conditions today, especially towards the east, by afternoon. According to the National Centre of Meteorology, humidity levels will increase tonight and early morning tomorrow. Residents can expect fog and mist formation towards the west of the county. Residents are advised to take precautions when […]
The co-founder and CEO of social networking giant Jack Dorsey got a special entry stamp on his passport after he landed in Dubai on Monday. Dorsey tweeted a photo of the Dubai entry stamp and a special welcome sticker, which has the iconic Twitter logo bird next to the Dubai skyline. Along with the photo […]
The Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship announced on Wednesday evening that UAE residents can now renew the residency visas for their 18-year-old dependent sons, whether they are secondary school or university graduates, for up to two consecutive years, the Federal Authority for Identity and Citizenship announced on Wednesday evening. The residence permit will be […]
Fog and mist prevailed over parts of UAE on Sunday (June 23) morning. According to the NCM (National Centre of Meteorology) fair to partly cloudy weather has been forecast for the day, with a probability of some convective clouds formation eastward by afternoon. Winds will be light to moderate, freshening at times, causing blowing dust […]
A 12-hour sale!! Shop, shop, shop this Friday, as a massive 12 hour sale kicks off the 22nd year of Dubai Summer Surprises (DSS). If you’re looking for deals and a steal bargain, get your hands on some amazing deals, with up to 90 percent off hundreds of popular brands across fashion, jewellery, homeware and […]
Motorists’ alert: Fine tripled for this traffic violation on UAE roads New ‘civil patrols’ system in UAE to catch traffic violators. The Ministry of Interior, MoI, has announced that it is increasing the fine concerning drivers that do not give way to emergency vehicles, such as ambulances, police cars and official parade vehicles, as mentioned […]
Thousands to hit yoga mats across UAE this weekend Thousands of UAE residents will be hitting their yoga mats this weekend for the fifth International Day of Yoga celebrations The Indian Embassy in Abu Dhabi and the Indian Consulate in Dubai, which are leading the Yoga Day activities for the fifth year, said they have […]
As humidity hits 90% in UAE, residents can expect more foggy days. The UAE will also be affected with rough seas in Arabian Gulf as hazy days continue Fog and mist are expected to blanket areas of the UAE in the mornings for the rest of the week, with the level of humidity peaking at 90 per cent […]