Dubai is witnessing more travellers arriving than leaving, further strengthening its reputation as a top global destination. According to Mohammed Ahmed Al Marri, Director General of General Directorate of Identity and Foreigners Affairs Dubai, this trend highlights the city’s growing appeal for tourism, work, and long-term living. Inspections across key locations like Dubai International Airport […]
The Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security has launched a new initiative called “Basma 15” to make government services easier for students aged 15 and above. As part of this effort, ICP teams will visit schools to provide services like fingerprint enrolment directly on campus. This move saves time and effort for […]
The UAE has released its updated fuel prices for April 2026, confirming a notable rise across all fuel categories following global oil market volatility. According to the Fuel Price Committee, Super 98 will now retail at Dh3.39 per litre, Special 95 at Dh3.28, and E-Plus 91 at Dh3.20. Diesel recorded the steepest jump, climbing to […]
Sharjah Police has launched a temporary free number plate delivery service to support residents impacted by recent floods and severe weather in Sharjah. The three day initiative, running from March 29 to March 31, 2026, is designed to assist elderly residents and people with disabilities who have lost their vehicle number plates due to the […]
The UAE is bracing for a final significant bout of unstable weather, as a deepening weather system moves eastward across the region, bringing another wave of rain, thunderstorms and strong winds. The National Center of Meteorology has issued alerts for continued unsettled conditions following recent rainfall that has already affected several emirates, including Dubai and […]
The UAE’s Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation has outlined the exact situations in which commute time may be counted as part of an employee’s official working hours during unstable weather. Normally, travel between home and the workplace is not considered paid work time. However, the Ministry confirmed three specific exceptions where it must be […]
The UAE Ministry of Education has announced that second term results for the 2025–2026 academic year will be released this week through an online portal, following a phased schedule across grade levels. According to the official circular shared with schools and parents, students will be able to check their results via the Student Portal, with […]
Authorities in the UAE have issued warnings as unstable weather conditions develop across the country, particularly affecting Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The National Center of Meteorology’s forecasts and recent conditions show a pattern of heavy rainfall, thunder, strong winds, reduced visibility and rough sea conditions. Residents and commuters have been urged to exercise caution, stay […]
Inbound travellers to the United Arab Emirates are largely rescheduling rather than cancelling trips amid the ongoing tensions involving the US, Israel, and Iran, highlighting continued confidence in Dubai’s tourism sector. Travel agents report that around 90 percent of cancellations are temporary, with most bookings being moved to later dates instead of being fully withdrawn. […]
The United Arab Emirates has announced the extension of distance learning across all schools and universities for two weeks following the spring break, as part of precautionary measures to ensure student safety and continuity in education. The spring break is scheduled from March 9 to March 22, with in person classes originally set to resume […]