Filming in restricted zones at Indian airports could lead to fines or a no-fly list entry.UAE residents travelling to India have been warned that taking selfies or filming reels in restricted airport zones could now carry strict penalties. According to Gulf News, India’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation has introduced tighter rules on photography and … Read more
Q Mobility’s new system deducts parking fees automatically through the Darb wallet, with no QR codes or machines. Abu Dhabi has launched a new smart parking system that automatically deducts fees through the Darb app wallet. Q Mobility announced the Free Flow Paid Parking System on Monday, June 1. The system removes the need for … Read more
Dubai Police returned a lost bag containing $20,000 in cash and 150 grams of gold to a traveller at Dubai International Airport. The passenger, an Arab traveller, was hours away from boarding a flight to Saudi Arabia when the bag went missing. The black bag also held various foreign currencies, multiple mobile phones, and official … Read more
The UAE Fuel Price Committee has announced the retail prices for petrol and diesel for June 2026. The new rates take effect from June 1, 2026, at stations across the country. The committee reviews and adjusts retail fuel prices at the close of each month. It bases these revisions on prevailing trends in global energy … Read more
From flower gardens to lakeside picnics, here are the best UAE spots for a family day out this Eid al-Adha. Eid al-Adha 2026 brings one of the longest breaks of the year in the UAE. With Arafat Day on Tuesday, May 26 and Eid al-Adha beginning Wednesday, May 27, most residents are looking at a … Read more
The Day of Arafah is considered one of the most important and spiritually significant days in Islam. It falls on the 9th day of Dhul Hijjah, the final month of the Islamic calendar, and comes just before Eid al-Adha. For Muslims performing Hajj, it is the day they gather at the plain of Arafat near … Read more
The United Arab Emirates has launched a new sovereign artificial intelligence platform designed for national-scale infrastructure and secure AI operations across government and mission-critical sectors. The initiative was introduced by the UAE Cyber Security Council in partnership with e& and Open Innovation AI during ISNR 2026 in Abu Dhabi. The platform has been developed to … Read more
UAE President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the release of 956 inmates from correctional institutions across the country ahead of Eid Al-Adha. The announcement was made by state news agency WAM on Wednesday from Abu Dhabi. The pardoned inmates had been convicted in a range of cases. The President has also pledged … Read more
The UAE has dispatched another humanitarian aid aircraft carrying 100 tonnes of urgent relief supplies to the Gaza Strip. The flight is part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, the country’s ongoing relief mission for Palestinians, now running for over two years. The shipment includes medical supplies for the healthcare sector, nutritional supplements for children, and … Read more
Indian goats are landing in the UAE by air cargo this year, with traders at the Sharjah livestock market saying shipping disruptions in the region have forced them to switch routes ahead of Eid Al-Adha. The change has pushed prices up, with goats now selling from Dh800 to Dh2,200 per head depending on breed and … Read more