Sharjah Municipality has announced that paid parking hours across the emirate will now run from 8am until midnight starting July 1, 2026. The move will apply to Sharjah city, Kalba, Khorfakkan and Al Dhaid. The new system unifies parking timings across all paid zones, with areas marked by yellow signs now following the same schedule […]
Veteran singer Alka Yagnik has expressed deep gratitude after personally receiving the Padma Bhushan, calling the moment “emotional” and “not easy” following a long health battle. The award comes after nearly two years away from the public eye due to health challenges, including a rare sensorineural hearing condition that she revealed in 2024. Despite her […]
The BBC and the All England Lawn Tennis Club have announced a landmark extension of their long-running partnership, ensuring that Wimbledon will remain free-to-air for UK audiences until 2033. Under the new agreement, coverage of Wimbledon Championships will continue across BBC television, BBC iPlayer, BBC Radio 5 Live, BBC Sounds, and digital platforms, maintaining one […]
Etihad Rail has officially opened bookings for its upcoming Abu Dhabi–Fujairah passenger train service ahead of its launch on June 30, 2026, offering tickets at a 50% introductory discount. Under the limited-time offer, fares start at Dh55 for Comfort Class and Dh120 for Premium Class. The journey between Abu Dhabi and Fujairah will take approximately […]
Daniel Muñoz fired Colombia into the FIFA World Cup 2026 Round of 32 with a decisive 76th-minute goal in a tightly contested 1-0 win over DR Congo in Group K. The defender struck from the right side of the penalty area after Colombia dominated large portions of the match but were repeatedly denied by an […]
Alia Bhatt has opened up about her experience working on the upcoming action film Alpha, calling it one of the most enjoyable projects of her career and praising its women-led action narrative. Speaking about the film, Alia said she loved every moment on set and described the project as a mix of action, scale, and […]
Lionel Messi created history at the FIFA World Cup 2026 after becoming the highest goalscorer in World Cup history during Argentina’s 2-0 win over Austria. Messi scored a brace to take his tally to 18 World Cup goals, surpassing Germany legend Miroslav Klose and Brazilian icon Marta in the all-time FIFA scoring charts. The Argentine […]
Actor Alia Bhatt has praised comedian Samay Raina for his comedy special Still Alive, calling it “pure art” and revealing that she became emotional while watching it. During a behind-the-scenes interaction from India’s Got Latent Season 2, Alia spoke about how deeply she connected with Samay’s storytelling, especially the emotional portions about his friendship with […]
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has launched 23 temporary rest areas for delivery riders across metro and bus stations during the UAE’s summer midday break period. The initiative aims to improve rider safety, reduce heat-related risks, and support delivery workers during peak afternoon temperatures. The number of rest areas has increased by 53 per […]
Dubai has climbed to become the world’s fifth most powerful city brand, with a total brand value nearing Dh1 trillion, according to a new study by global consultancy Brand Finance. The report highlighted Digital Dubai as a major force behind the emirate’s global rise. The study revealed that Digital Dubai contributed approximately Dh31 billion to […]