The Holy Month of Ramadan is expected to start on May 6, 2019, this year, while fasting hours are to go below 15 hours for the first time in four years, according to an expert in Dubai. Ibrahim Al Jarwan, Astronomy and Metrology Researcher, said that the new moon of the holy month is to […]
Stop signs of school buses on roads are not to be ignored since it could cost you a hefty fine of Dh1,000 and the bus driver can get 10 black points, Abu Dhabi traffic authorities have warned. Motorists who stop less than five metres from the bus will be fined Dh1,000 and will also get […]
Soon in the UAE, you will be able to enjoy 5G services as both Etisalat and du are ready to introduce this service for consumers by the end of March. The telecom service providers are ready to launch 5G services for general subscribers as soon as 5G-enabled devices will be available in the market by […]
Banks in the UAE have urged all clients to renew their Emirates ID details before Friday, February 15. The cut-off date will see ATM cards temporarily stop working as per the Central Bank’s directives, while automatic payments and credit cards will also be halted during this time and finance companies in the UAE will be […]
UAE’s General Directorate of Residency and Foreigners Affairs has announced today, that those who want to renew their Emirates ID, and residence visa, can fill-up the application form online, at the same time, without the need to visit typing centers. Residents will only have to visit General Directorate’s official app, which will also allow applications […]
Have you ever come across a situation where you didn’t have a car, or wanted to take the bus but couldn’t because your destination resides off the bus routes? Yes, it can be tricky to travel between the Emirates sometimes, but look no further as Etihad Rail has unveiled plans for a train track that […]
The annual World Government Summit (WGS) is a platform for presenting new ideas and coming up with innovative technologies, including the future of transportation. Just about two years ago, the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) revealed its perception for flying taxis and two models of Dubai Sky pods are on display at WGS 2019. Here […]
His Highness Shaikh Mohammad Bin Rashid Al Maktoum, the Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has announced the Ghaf tree as the theme for the Year of Tolerance 2019. Shaikh Mohammad tweeted this: “Tolerance is a universal value… and the Ghaf, our national tree, is the source of life and […]
A total number of 300 drones were used in a 10-minute show which was programmed to draw portraits of the UAE’s leaders including Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of the Emirate of Dubai) and Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum (Crown Prince of […]
Fuel prices in the UAE were reduced for the month of February. Super 98 petrol will now cost Dh1.95 per litre, down from Dh2 a litre last month, while Special 95 petrol will cost Dh1.84 a litre, down from Dh1.89 last month. Diesel has been priced at Dh2.28 per litre, down from Dh2.30 a litre […]