Category: City Buzz

Huge numbers of Muslims prayed on Mount Arafat on Tuesday at the climax of the Hajj pilgrimage, as a punishing desert sun sent temperatures soaring towards 40C….

The Child Safety Organisation (CSO), affiliated with the Sharjah Family and Community Council, has urged parents to keep a closer eye on how children use…

An Israeli airstrike on a village in eastern Lebanon killed 12 people, state media said Tuesday, as Israeli official said the military had called up more troops…

UAE announces official Eid Al Adha prayer timings for all emirates, including Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and more, as worshippers prepare for Wednesday prayers.

Sheikha Bodour Bint Sultan Al Qasimi, Chairperson of the Sharjah Book Authority (SBA), chaired a board meeting attended by board members and senior executives…

The best young spellers in the English language are competing at the Scripps National Spelling Bee this week, continuing a more than century-old tradition. The…

Four people, including two teenagers, were killed ​in ⁠Belgium on Tuesday when a ‌train crashed into a ‌school bus on a level-crossing near the town of…

US forces on Monday conducted strikes in southern Iran against targets including boats attempting to lay mines and missile launch sites, in what it described as…

Under the directives of UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, and with the follow-up of His Highness Sheikh Mansour Bin Zayed Al…

While the status of the seven people who are trapped remains unknown, the rescuers are in a critical phase. | World News

“I have ordered an even greater acceleration of our operations,” Netanyahu said in a video statement. | World News

Both US and Iran have noted that there has been progress in negotiations, with President Donald Trump saying the talks were going “nicely”. | World News

In a conversation with President Isaac Herzog, Canadian PM Mark Carney slams Israel over what he terms the “unacceptable” treatment of flotilla activists.

Sergei Lavrov tells Marco Rubio that Washington should evacuate its embassy because Moscow is planning ‘systematic strikes’. What we know on day 1,553

Global gas markets are on edge as the Strait of Hormuz remains largely closed. Traders are watching China and weather forecasts closely. Hotter summers in Asia, potentially fueled by El Niño, will increase air conditioning use. This could boost demand for liquefied natural gas, especially from China, leading to fiercer global competition and higher prices as Europe prepares for winter.

Canadian Foreign Minister Anita Anand told Foreign Affairs Minister Gideon Saar that Ottawa would provide Israel with evidence of the mistreatment of Canadians on the flotilla.

Middle East News: Discover the proposed US-Iran pact aimed at reopening the Strait of Hormuz, ending Iranian transit charges, and extending the ceasefire. Insights into ongoing negotiations and regional implications.

Marco Rubio said the negotiating language of the US-Iran peace deal could “take a few days”. | World News

Shares are mixed in Europe and Asia after the U.S. military said it carried out what it called “self-defense” strikes in southern Iran, including on missile launch sites and boats

Israel strikes southern Lebanon as far-right ministers call for escalation

A Spanish national who was evacuated from the cruise ship MV Hondius and is isolating at a hospital in Madrid has tested positive of hantavirus, Spain’s Ministry of Health said Monday.

The plan, under discussion between US and Iran, would reopen Hormuz 30 days after the two countries agree to a deal to end hostilities in the Middle East. | World News

Excitement is building as the opening of the Da Nang International Fireworks Festival 2026 (DIFF 2026) approaches, with a series of promotional programs launched to boost summer tourism. Among these programs, a discount program on fireworks show tickets and Sun World theme park tickets when paying with Visa cards has attracted great interest from tourists.

Holidaymakers determined to make the most of extended Eid Al Adha break

Magnitude 6.9 earthquake hits Chile’s Antofagasta mining hub, briefly disrupting some copper operations and causing outages but leaving key infrastructure and lives largely unharmed

Sony marks 35 years in Dubai’s Jebel Ali, serving Middle East, Africa and Central Asia, and supports UAE clean energy goals with a new solar project

The Centre has curated a joyful range of experiences for visitors of all ages and cultures

UAE’s focus shifts from AI adoption to securing national digital control

Eid prayer timings for Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Sharjah, Ajman, Umm Al Quwain, Ras Al Khaimah and Fujairah on the first day of Eid on Wednesday, May 27.

Dubai’s Enoc signs deal to explore cleaner jet fuel supply, boosting sustainable aviation and supporting the UAE’s push for lower-carbon air travel.

Dubai International Airport will close by 2035, with operations moving to Al Maktoum International Airport, a $35 billion project set to become the world’s largest airport facility.

WHO warns Ebola is spreading rapidly in Congo and Uganda, straining response efforts as suspected deaths reach 220, case detection delays grow, and insecurity, limited access and no approved vaccine complicate containment efforts

Hajj pilgrims arrive at Arafat on the ninth of Dhu al-Hijjah to perform the greatest pillar of Hajj, spending the day in humility, prayer and supplication before departing to Muzdalifah

US launches self-defensive strikes on Iran targeting boats and missile sites as Doha talks continue over Strait of Hormuz access, nuclear negotiations, and possible deal to end the war

Despite the seasonal congestion and the increase in travel rates coinciding with the Eid Al-Adha holiday and the summer season…

Gold prices slip as US-Iran tensions lift oil, stoking inflation fears and higher-for-longer rate expectations, pressuring bullion despite ongoing peace talks

Colonel Ali Salem Al Shamsi, Director of the Criminal Phenomena Department at the General Department of Criminal Investigations in Dubai Police, warned against dealing with beggars and itinerant butchers who exploit holidays and occasions, pointing out that 50 beggars and itinerant butchers were apprehended during a holiday.

The Da Nang International Fireworks Festival platform – DIFF 2026 is considered the “backbone” that connects the technical aspects, artistic elements, and the festival’s message.

The initiative is part of ongoing efforts to improve quality of life and support the financial stability of retirees, in line with the objectives of the Year of the Family

The United Arab Emirates Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, continued its post-Expo legacy initiatives through a special engagement at Keio University in…

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The medical supplies and ambulances will help enhance healthcare services and provide essential support to hospitals and medical personnel working around the clock

Eid Al Adha in Sharjah: 698 mosques prepared across cities and regions, with early morning prayer timings and improved services for worshippers.

Ali Sajwani, the Executive Director of Operations, Finance, and Hospitality Sector at Damac…

A viral social media account focusing on the concerns ‌of India’s Gen Z has come under attack, with its founder alleging hacking and threats to his family…

Dubai’s luxury real estate market has recorded another notable deal after Dubai Sotheby’s International Realty completed the sale of Villa Gaia, a luxury…

Wolman disease is threatening the life of Tameem, a 9-year-old child, who needs 24 injections a year with a total value of Dhs1,851,382. This has left…

Gurindervir, who clinched gold after finishing the race in 10.09 seconds, shaved 0.06 seconds off the previous national mark, which had been set just a day earlier

Petrol prices have been hiked for the past three consecutive months due to a rally in global oil rates, rising nearly 50 per cent between February and May