Dubai shoppers have a date to mark. Primark has confirmed it will open its third UAE store at Mall of the Emirates on May 21, with the grand opening set for 3pm. The announcement was made by Primark Middle East and retail partner Alshaya Group, ending months of anticipation from residents who have been asking … Read more
Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority has informed private schools that outdoor activities, including PE classes and break times, can resume after weeks of suspension due to regional tensions. UAE schools are returning to a fuller sense of normal. Dubai’s Knowledge and Human Development Authority has given private schools the go-ahead to resume outdoor activities, … Read more
Travel enquiries to the UAE dropped briefly in late February and early March before recovering through late March and into April, according to data from UAEVisaTravel.com, an online visa consultancy operated by Pinoy Tourism. The consultancy estimates demand has returned to between 30 and 50% of pre-disruption levels, with week-on-week growth recorded since mid-March. Dubai … Read more
Astronomers in Sharjah have revealed the likely date for Eid Al Adha 2026 in the UAE, based on astronomical calculations. According to the Sharjah Academy for Astronomy, Space Sciences and Technology, affiliated with the University of Sharjah, the first day of Eid Al Adha is expected to fall on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. These dates … Read more
Indian expats in the UAE will see a change to how they access passport renewals and consular services from July 1. The Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi has awarded its outsourced consular services contract to Alhind Tours & Travels Pvt Ltd, replacing BLS International, which had held the contract since 2011. The official notice … Read more
Sharjah has announced a major step toward expanding its electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure through a new strategic partnership aimed at installing more than 100 fast EV charging stations across the emirate. The initiative reflects ongoing efforts within the United Arab Emirates to support the transition toward sustainable transportation and reduce reliance on conventional fossil fuels. … Read more
Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum commended the performance of Dubai’s aviation sector during an official visit to review airport operations. The visit focused on assessing the efficiency and coordination of services at Dubai International Airport, one of the busiest international travel hubs in the world. During the visit, he was briefed by officials … Read more
Gold and silver prices declined across both international and local markets on Monday, with the latest figures from Pakistan’s bullion association showing a notable single-day fall as the metals continue to trade under pressure from the ongoing US-Iran conflict. In the international bullion market, gold fell $49 per ounce, settling at $4,788. On Tuesday, the … Read more
Tuesday is shaping up to be an unsettled day across the UAE. The National Centre of Meteorology has forecast partly cloudy to cloudy and dusty conditions, with a chance of light rainfall over some coastal areas and islands. Temperatures are also set to dip along the western coastline. Dubai, Abu Dhabi, and Sharjah can expect … Read more
Emirates Airline has introduced and expanded a program known as “Travel Rehearsals,” designed to support children and young people with autism by helping them prepare for air travel. The initiative focuses on reducing anxiety associated with flying by allowing participants to experience the airport journey in a controlled, guided environment before undertaking an actual trip. … Read more