Some Dubai schools are open to changing their start and finish times to reduce school traffic, shorten commutes and improve students’ wellbeing. School leaders say staggering school timings by 15 to 30 minutes could help spread traffic during peak hours and give children a calmer start to the day. Bloom World Academy already starts its […]
India is pushing to host the 2036 Olympic Games as part of its ambition to become a global sporting superpower. The International Olympic Committee has confirmed India is among seven countries interested in hosting the Games, alongside Germany, Qatar, Hungary, Turkey, South Africa and South Korea. Indian Olympic Association CEO Raghuram Iyer said the bid […]
The Abu Dhabi Music & Arts Foundation (ADMAF) has opened submissions for the second Abu Dhabi International Competition for Composition, inviting composers from around the world to showcase their original music. The competition has two categories: orchestral compositions of up to 10 minutes and solo piano compositions of up to five minutes. Entries will be […]
India batter Shreyas Iyer has climbed to a career best seventh position in the latest ICC Men’s T20I batting rankings. Iyer’s rise comes after his consistent performances in recent T20I matches, moving him closer to the top five in the format. Meanwhile, Shubman Gill has retained his No. 1 position in the ICC ODI batting […]
Veteran actor Nana Patekar has passed away at the age of 75 after suffering a cardiac arrest at his residence in Dona Paula, Goa. The actor was found unconscious and taken to Manipal Hospital, where doctors tried to revive him with continuous CPR for around 45 minutes. He could not be revived and was declared […]
Dubai is set to introduce a redesigned addressing system with new street, area and house number signs across the emirate. The new system will be rolled out across 186 areas by 2030. More than 2,000 signs will be installed or replaced during the first phase, covering areas including Za’abeel, Nad Al Sheba, Al Khawaneej and […]
The UAE has introduced new limits on sodium, sugar and fat in selected packaged food products as part of a nationwide effort to promote healthier eating and reduce obesity and other lifestyle related diseases. The rules cover locally made and imported products, including bread, sweetened milk drinks, flavoured yoghurt and laban, salty snacks and processed […]
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has congratulated India’s athletes after the country finished its Asian Games 2026 campaign with 85 medals, including 21 gold, 27 silver and 37 bronze. India finished fourth in the overall medal standings at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, recording the country’s second-highest medal tally in Asian Games history. Modi praised the Indian […]
Sanjay Leela Bhansali and Alia Bhatt could reunite for a third project, with reports suggesting that the filmmaker and actor are in talks to revive their long-stalled film Inshallah. The film was originally announced in 2019 with Salman Khan as the male lead and Alia Bhatt. However, the project was shelved after creative differences, bringing […]
Schools in Dubai and Sharjah are tightening rules on parents and visitors taking photos and videos on school premises, with the aim of protecting children’s privacy, safety and wellbeing. The new UAE school photography rules cover areas including classrooms, corridors, playgrounds, assemblies, and drop-off and pick-up zones. Parents are being asked not to photograph or […]