Month: April 2026

Sharjah Misdemeanor Court heard a case in which an Asian woman was accused of misappropriating lost property with the intent to possess it. The accused…

Abu Dhabi Labour Court of First Instance ordered a company to pay Dhs251,461 to an employee who had worked for it for more than 13 consecutive years but was…

Dubai: Gold hit a near one-week low on Monday as a stronger dollar and oil ‘s surge above $100 after the U.S. moved to blockade Iranian ports fuelled inflation

Emirates Development Bank injects AED 20 million daily to support UAE businesses, boost liquidity across key sectors, protect supply chains and ensure continuity for SMEs and manufacturers

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The Ministry of Education has denied the circulating claims about extending the “distance learning” period until May 1, 2026, confirming that such information i

Residents are ditching their phones to go on social strolls with strangers

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Phase II adopted design concepts inspired by the emirate’s maritime heritage

UAE President Sheikh Mohamed and Bahrain’s King Hamad discuss fraternal ties, regional security, Iranian aggression and cooperation on shared development goals.

Dubai’s RTA and Police launch ‘Drive like your mum is in the car’ campaign, using humour and maternal influence to tackle tailgating, distraction and sudden braking.

Oil tankers are steering clear of the ‌Strait of Hormuz ahead of a US blockade later on Monday following failed peace talks between ​the US ⁠and Iran over…

Over 300 Filipinos from Dubai, United Arab Emirates arrived on Monday afternoon at Villamor Airbase via a chartered flight, the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) said even as more are expected to arrive this week.

Dubai taps Slovenian national team coach Aleksander Sekulic to lead the squad as the new head coach

The Ministry of Education clarified on Monday that the circulating claims about extending the distance learning period until May 1, 2026, are false. Through a…

The UAE passport jumped 8 ranks to secure the second position globally and first in the Middle East in the 2026 Henley & Partners Passport Index, allowing its…

UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan met King Hamad Bin Isa Al Khalifa of the Kingdom of Bahrain during a fraternal visit to the…

Across the city, restaurants are rolling out authentic Vishu sadhyas

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CBUAE partners with Vermeg to build a Central Securities Depository for UAE debt and Sukuk, boosting post-trade efficiency, market infrastructure, and readiness for digital assets and financial innovation

Dubai: When she arrived in the UAE on October 15, 2007, finding a job was her only focus. “My father died in 2004, after which our life became very hard,” Filip

Dubai: Before arriving in the UAE at age 25, Italian national Marianna Gatto spent her childhood in Italy, and part of her adult years in London, UK. But the ci

Etihad Airways expands mainland China network with five new routes and 28 weekly flights from Abu Dhabi, boosting connectivity to Shanghai, Guangzhou, Chengdu, Hangzhou and Shenzhen and strengthening trade, tourism and cargo links

Edufair Abu Dhabi 2026 connects students with 25+ universities and future-ready programmes

How residents of diverse nationalities from over 20 run clubs gathered for a run to celebrate the UAE and returned as one united community

Emad El-Din Khalil, Emirates 24|7 The UAE Human Resources Development Council in Dubai has identified five future jobs that will drive transformation in the lab

flyadeal is set to enhance its Gulf operations with expanded connectivity to Dubai

Geopolitical tension takes its toll on brands’ Middle East sales

UAE Ministry of Education denies social media rumours about extending distance learning until May 1, 2026, confirming no such decision has been made.

Sheikh Khaled Bin Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, has arrived in Beijing, starting an official visit to the People’s Republic of China…

Gold prices touched a near one-week low on ​Monday, pressured ⁠by a stronger dollar, while a surge in oil prices ‌following failed US-Iran peace talks…

Hungarian voters on Sunday ousted long-serving Prime Minister Viktor Orbán after 16 years in power, rejecting the authoritarian policies and global far-right…

UAE expands housing loan insurance, extending coverage to age 95 to protect citizens, retirees and senior citizens with stronger, long-term housing security.

Etihad Airways has announced a significant expansion of its mainland China network, launching five new routes and adding 28 weekly flights, marking one of the…

Australia pledged Au$2.5 million ($1.7 million) in aid to Pacific neighbours Papua New Guinea and the Solomon Islands on Sunday, after tropical cyclone Maila…

Driver caught performing dangerous stunts in Dubai Marina has car seized, as police crack down on drifting, speeding and traffic disturbances.

Ukraine and Russia renewed overnight drone strikes on Monday, after the end of a 32-hour Orthodox Easter truce marred by accusations of mass violations, both…

Arabic language shift promotes ‘Sit Al Bait’ to recognise women as key shapers of families

China on Monday called reports it had supplied or intended to supply weapons to Iran

Abbas Araghchi’s latest X post, however, hinted at changing scenarios, saying that a deal was just inches away when “we encountered ”shifting goalposts”. | World News

Donald Trump said that a blockade on ships entering or exiting the Strait of Hormuz will go into effect at 10am on Monday to prevent Iran from selling oil. | World News

UK could make migrants wait up to 20 years before becoming settled – making it one of the longest waits in world

The US military, he added, would begin enforcing a blockade of Iranian ports at 10am.

A stampede at a mountaintop fortress popular with tourists in northern Haiti has killed at least 25 people and injured dozens of others, authorities said.

The Iran war and disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are accelerating a global shift from fossil fuels to renewable energy, positioning China to benefit due to its dominance in clean technologies like batteries, solar and electric vehicles.

Trump has warned of a long-lasting impact from the move, saying that oil and gasoline prices may remain high through November’s midterm elections. | World News

US military says it will blockade Iran’s ports as ship traffic appears to halt in Strait of Hormuz

Trump is also weighing a temporary blockade of the Strait of Hormuz while urging allies to take on a longer-term role in escorting commercial ships through the key shipping route.

Singapore’s central bank is poised to tighten policy, potentially becoming one of the first in Asia to adjust settings following the Middle East conflict. | World News

The Pope has pushed back on President Donald Trump’s criticism of him over the U.S.-Israel war in Iran.