30-day Extra Paid Leave Granted To Professors In New Initiative
Yaser Qudaih, a professor in the electrical engineering department at the Higher Colleges of Technology (HCT), has returned to being a student.
At 52 years old, the UAE resident has taken a sabbati...
June 26, 20240275Category: UAE Local News
5 Essential Tips To Stay Safe, Healthy As Temperatures Soar In UAE
As the scorching summer begins in the UAE with temperatures hitting nearly 50°C, medical experts are urging community members to prioritise their health and safety.
Extreme heat and humidity ma...
June 24, 20240316Category: UAE Local News
Abortion Now Allowed In Rape, Incest Cases As New Law Issued In UAE
The UAE has specified three additional instances where pregnancy abortions will be permitted. According to a cabinet resolution — a copy of which Khaleej Times has seen — a licensed physic...
June 24, 20240280Category: UAE Local News
Sheikh Mohammed Announces Dh30-billion For Rain Drainage Network In Dubai
An integrated project to develop a rain drainage network in Dubai has been approved at a cost of Dh30-billion, announced Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of UAE...
June 24, 20240353Category: UAE Local News
Dubai Rents Set To Increase By 10% In Remainder Of 2024
Even as rents in Dubai increased around 10 per cent in the first half of this year, another similar percentage jump is expected in the second half of this year, industry executives said.
Rents have...
June 23, 20240412Category: UAE Local News
Free Breakfast In UAE: 8 Last-minute Deals On Staycations For Eid Al Adha
If you are looking for a staycation for this Eid holidays, there is still time to snap up some cool deals as many offers that run even after the long holiday. The Dubai Festivals and Retail Establishm...
June 15, 20240343Category: UAE Local News
Man Jokes About His Son's Graduation, Billionaire Replies With Job Offer
A Sharjah man who took to Twitter to complain about his son’s school graduation ceremony being too far away from home, was pleasantly surprised when his rant was met with offers of a job, degree...
June 15, 20240706Category: UAE Local News
10 Mega Projects That Will Change The Face Of The Dubai City
If you live in Dubai, take a good look at the city's skyline, your neighbourhood, and your favourite district. Snap a photo if you can because, in a few years, the scenery may be entirely differen...
June 15, 20240588Category: UAE Local News
Guide To Free Parking In 4 Emirates During Long Weekend
Authorities in four emirates have confirmed that most parking spaces would be free for the Eid Al Adha holidays.
Drivers in Dubai will get four days of free parking — except at multi-level te...
June 15, 20240337Category: UAE Local News
Dubai Announces 7 Cannon-firing Locations For Eid Al Adha 2024
Cannons will be fired to mark the start of the Festival of Sacrifice at seven locations in Dubai, the police announced on Saturday.
"All arrangements had been made to announce Eid Al Adha by f...
June 15, 20240336Category: UAE Local News