UAE Residents Stranded After Air India Express Cancels Flights, Prices Soar
Airfares between India and the UAE have risen astronomically after hundreds of passengers were stranded here following the cancellation or delay of more than 70 Air India Express international and dom...
May 08, 2024024Category: Travel
RTA Announces Reopening Date For 4 Metro Stations Closed After Storm In Dubai
The four Dubai Metro stations that remain closed after heavy rains hit the emirate in mid-April will see normal operations restored by May 28.
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) said...
May 08, 2024032Category: UAE Local News
Man Stabs Woman To Death And Set Ajman Shop On Fire Arrested In 10 Mins
The Ajman Police arrested a suspect accused of murder and arson on Monday, within 10 minutes after he started a massive fire in a store in the emirate's industrial area.
According to police, he...
May 08, 2024054Category: Crime News
After 4 Months Of Rising Petrol Prices, Taxi Fares Rise In May
Taxi fare in Dubai has gone up by 12 fils per kilometre, following four consecutive months of petrol price hike, Khaleej Times has learned.
Petrol prices in the UAE have been rising since February ...
May 08, 2024051Category: UAE Local News
7-year-old Child Dies After Being Forgotten Inside A Car
A 7-year-old boy died inside a car in Sharjah, after the student was left inside by an unlicensed driver, according to Sharjah Police.
The authority received the report of the incident Tuesday afte...
May 07, 2024049Category: Crime News
Student Residency Visa Options; Cost, Process
Are you planning to relocate to the UAE for further education, or are you a resident starting your university journey? In the UAE, a student can be sponsored by educational institutions or parents. In...
May 07, 2024063Category: Visa + Immigration
Heavy Rains Turn UAE Desert Green; Top Spots To Visit
Large swathes of the deserts in the UAE have turned into lush green landscapes following a period of higher-than-usual rainfall over the past couple of weeks. Explorers in the country have witnessed s...
May 06, 2024065Category: UAE Local News
Sharjah's New Canal Will Link The Lake With The Sea
A new canal project has been initiated in Sharjah that will link the open sea to the creek and onwards to Khalid Lake.
The Al Layyah Canal, spanning 850 metres in length, aims to improve water qual...
May 06, 2024074Category: UAE Local News
FlyDubai To Start Operations In Jebel Ali In Coming Few Years
The upcoming Al Maktoum International Airport will give flydubai a bigger scope to grow, said Ghaith Al Ghaith, CEO of flydubai.
“We will start operations in Jebel Ali in the next couple of y...
May 06, 2024082Category: Travel
Unlocking Peak Performance: Insights From Nadezhda Grishaeva
Nadezhda Grishaeva stands as a fervent advocate for comprehensive training in the world of athletics and fitness. Having achieved remarkable success as an elite athlete, including participation i...
May 06, 2024029Category: Health
Two UAE Drivers Cause Horrific Crashes After Jumping A Red Light
Two major accidents were caught on the Abu Dhabi Police's road cameras — and both were caused by drivers who beat the red light.
In the 49-second clip that the police shared, one sedan is...
May 05, 20240115Category: Crime News
More Rain In UAE; Showers To Continue Till Summer Start
UAE residents are likely to see more rain over the next few days as the country transitions into the summer season, a weather expert said.
The showers, however, are expected to be concentrated in t...
May 05, 20240279Category: Weather
Global Village Extends Season 28 For 3 More Days
Nope, it's not yet closing tomorrow. Dubai's Global Village on Saturday announced that it is extending Season 28 by three more days.
"Due to overwhelming demand, the season will now co...
May 04, 20240109Category: Entertainment
New Opening Hours For Parks And Playgrounds In Dubai
Planning to take the family out for a picnic in a park this weekend? Take note of the new hours at Dubai's leisure spots.
The Dubai Municipality on Saturday announced new opening hours for the ...
May 04, 2024093Category: UAE Local News
17-year-old Boy Found Dead In Ajman After Going Missing
Ibrahim Muhammad, the 17-year-old Pakistani boy who went missing nearly three weeks ago after an argument with his mother, has been found dead.
He was the eldest of two sons. His mother confirmed r...
May 04, 20240129Category: Crime News
A 16-year-old In Dubai Can Become An Imam: How To Apply, Train, And More
Every parent must wonder how it feels to hear their own son leading the prayer in their neighbourhood mosque.
Now, it's possible, thanks to Imam Al Farij of the Islamic Affairs and Charitable A...
May 04, 2024083Category: UAE Local News
Authorities Will Reduce Passport, ID Issuance And Renewal Processes To One Step
The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security (ICP) on Wednesday said it had streamlined the process for the issuance of passports for Emiratis, as well as Emirates ID and...
May 04, 2024088Category: UAE Local News
Several Flights Were Diverted Or Cancelled Due To Bad Weather
Five inbound flights to DXB were diverted overnight, while 9 arrivals and four outbound flights were cancelled,” a Dubai Airports spokesperson confirmed to Khaleej Times.
“Guests depart...
May 02, 2024093Category: Travel