Sharjah has unveiled the striking Al Nasr Mosque in Al Dhaid just in time for Ramadan. Inaugurated by Sheikh Sultan bin Ahmed bin Sultan Al Qasimi, the mosque features a spectacular 20-metre glass dome made of hexagonal panels that flood the prayer hall with golden sunset light. A uniquely designed 38-metre twisting minaret complements its […]
Former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan has showered praise on Jammu and Kashmir pacer Aquib Nabi for his sensational performances in the ongoing Ranji Trophy, calling him “absolutely special.” Nabi played a decisive role in guiding J&K to their first-ever Ranji final, delivering a stunning nine-wicket haul in the semifinal against Bengal. His effort outshone even […]
Veteran screenwriter Salim Khan is currently under treatment at Lilavati Hospital after suffering a minor brain haemorrhage. Doctors confirmed that the 90-year-old is stable and being closely monitored in the ICU. Dr Jalil Parkar clarified that no surgery was required, describing the haemorrhage as “very minimal” and treated through a routine medical procedure. The news […]
Rising congestion is changing where UAE residents choose to live, with many now prioritising homes near their workplaces. The Inrix Global Traffic Report shows Dubai motorists lost 45 hours to traffic in 2025, up from 35 hours in 2024. Similarly, the TomTom Traffic Index reports that a 10-kilometre drive now takes 19.1 minutes on average, […]
The world’s top-ranked padel players, Arturo Coello and Agustín Tapia, will face off in a highly anticipated one-night exhibition match in Abu Dhabi today. The Ultimate Padel Match takes place at Space42 Arena, marking a rare occasion where the dominant World No. 1 duo will compete on opposite sides of the court. For the first […]
Bollywood actor and filmmaker Farhan Akhtar is set to appear in one of Hollywood’s most ambitious music biopics yet, a four film series on The Beatles backed by Sony Pictures and directed by Oscar winner Sam Mendes. The project will tell the story of the iconic British band through four separate but interconnected films, each […]
Abu Dhabi’s former airport terminal, inaugurated in 1982 and decommissioned in 2023, has been officially listed on the emirate’s Modern Heritage Register. The move by the Department of Culture and Tourism safeguards more than 40 sites under the 2016 Cultural Heritage Law, which prevents demolition and prioritises restoration. The former Abu Dhabi International Airport (Terminal […]
Australia are staring at a shock first-round exit after a crushing eight-wicket defeat to Sri Lanka, powered by a sensational century from Pathum Nissanka. Chasing 182 in Pallekele, Sri Lanka raced to 184-2 in just 18 overs, sealing their Super 8s spot alongside England in Group 2. Earlier, Australia posted 181 all out despite a […]
Actor Urvashi Rautela and singer AP Dhillon have set social media abuzz after a video from Dubai hinted at a lavish Valentine’s Day celebration. According to circulating reports, the duo marked the occasion together, with the evening also serving as an early birthday celebration for Urvashi. The reported event took place at Dubai’s iconic Burj […]
Dubai Metro (Red & Green Lines)• Monday to Thursday: 5 am to midnight• Friday: 5 am to 1 am (next day)• Saturday: 5 am to midnight• Sunday: 8 am to midnightThese hours allow travel throughout the day and into the evening for iftar and night activities. Dubai Tram• Monday to Saturday: 6 am to 1 […]