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Are children being pushed too hard by co-curricular
For some parents co-curricular activities (CCAs) have become the default when it comes to childhood. A barrage of emails at the start of every new ....
Will shorter Ramadan hours affect UAE workplace output?
Ramadan hours for private sector employees will be shorter this year with working hours reduced by 2 hours during the month of fasting. Though ....
Dubai gold prices jump over Dh100 in a month, hit record
Gold prices in Dubai reached Dh630 per gram on Wednesday and hit a new record high, up above than Dh100 per gram in just one month. This ....
Dubai Marathon to celebrate 25th anniversary with elite
The Dubai Marathon will celebrate its 25th edition on February 1 with a quick and flat course that will see runners treated to a grandstand ....
Indian rupee crosses Rs25 threshold against UAE dirham
On Tuesday, the Indian rupee opened at 91.82 to the US dollar (25.01907 against the UAE dirham) after picking up 8 paise, ending five trading ....
UAE Cold Snap Ending as Temperatures Rise This Week
After days of chilly mornings and evenings, the residents in United Arab Emirates (UAE) can expect to get some respite from the cold, ....
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Across the globe, there are people working in news who think the only way to get an audience’s attention is by scaring or enraging ....
Dubai gold prices rise Dh50 per gram in 2026, hit record
Gold surged after hitting a new high on Tuesday evening in Dubai with the per gram price crossing Dh570 and jumping by more than Dh50 in just ....
Sharjah petrol station cameras to link with police systems
Some Sharjah petrol pumps will soon be connecting their camera systems to the emirate’s police, it has been announced. As part of the ....
UAE Age Cut-Off Changes for April-Start Schools
After years of nervous waiting for clarity on when their children can start school, the UAE’s new age cut-off has come as a big relief to ....
US to suspend visa processing for 75 nations from January
The Trump administration is halting virtually all visa processing for people seeking to live in the United States from 75 countries whose ....
Dubai: RTA to trial school bus pooling initiative to reduce
School transport pool to be trialled next year The first quarter of 2026 will witness the pilot operation of the school transport pooling project ....
UAE temperatures to drop by up to 8°C
Emiratis and visitors alike may wish to keep their winter woolly sweaters out as the second half of January promises a sudden drop in ....
UAE: Dh5-million fund announced for social media creators
It also chose to invest in content creators focusing on family and social themes and has announced a Dh5 million fund for such projects. The ....
Abu Dhabi Police honour resident for desert motorcycle
In government, people who do the right thing are often applauded in the UAE. AD Police recognized an Arab man for quickly helping ....
UAE schools revise timings, students to be dismissed as
As schools in the UAE start sending emails and circulars to parents about school days, which will end early on Fridays along with the ....
No major rent increases as Dubai’s Smart Rental Index
When Dubai resident Jasim Mohammed clicked open an email informing him on a rent increase for his Al Quoz apartment, the new proposed rent was ....
UAE President announces new authority fully led by citizens
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the launch of the Community-Managed Virtual Authority — an ....