Eid Al Adha: Is a 9-day break possible for private sector employees in UAE?
- 20-May-2026
As residents across the United Arab Emirates prepare for the upcoming Eid Al Adha holidays, many private sector employees are hoping to extend their official break by taking Monday off, potentially turning a six-day holiday into a nine-day rest period. Private sector workers are scheduled to be off from Tuesday, 26 May to Sunday, 31 […]
Interior Ministry rubbishes rumours of Pakistanis’ expulsion from UAE
- 08-May-2026
Pakistan’s Ministry of Interior has taken notice of reports circulating on social media regarding the alleged deportation of Pakistani nationals from the United Arab Emirates (UAE), terming the claims “fabricated and malicious,” ARY News reported. According to officials, the reports being shared online are part of a propaganda campaign being spread by certain elements with […]
UAE Petrol Prices for May 2026
- 30-Apr-2026
The UAE Fuel Price Committee has announced an increase in fuel prices for May 2026, effective from May 1. Super 98 petrol will cost Dh3.66 per litre, up from Dh3.39 in April, while Special 95 will be priced at Dh3.55 per litre, a rise from Dh3.28. E-Plus 91 petrol will cost Dh3.48 per litre, up […]
Eid al Adha 2026 UAE: Expected dates, holidays and much more
- 27-Mar-2026
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is gearing up for one of its most anticipated public holidays of 2026, with residents poised to enjoy an extended break for Eid Al Adha. Eid Al Adha, also known as the “Festival of Sacrifice”, commemorates Prophet Ibrahim’s willingness to sacrifice his son in obedience to God. The festival is […]
Some oil loading operations suspended after fire in UAE’s Fujairah, sources say
- 14-Mar-2026
DUBAI: Some oil-loading operations have been suspended in the United Arab Emirates’ Fujairah emirate, a major bunkering hub and crude export terminal, after a drone attack and fire on Saturday, industry and trade sources said. The suspension comes hours after the U.S. attacked military targets on Iran’s Kharg Island oil export terminal and Iran’s Revolutionary […]
Iran war: Private jets emerge as alternative way out of the Gulf
- 07-Mar-2026
When Samuel Lait launched his private jet flights firm focused on pet travel in Dubai, UAE on Saturday, he was expecting to receive queries from owners looking to travel with their pets between the glitzy Gulf hub and the UK. Instead, PetX Jets’ inbox is full of requests from all sorts of passengers – from […]
UAE rolls out new public safety law with hefty fines
- 06-Mar-2026
DUBAI: Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and the Ruler of Dubai, has issued a new law aimed at enhancing public safety and reducing casualties, injuries, and financial losses caused by accidents, authorities announced. The law will come into effect on June 1, 2026. Under the […]
Academic year start revised for Pakistani and Indian schools in Sharjah
- 06-Mar-2026
The start of the 2026–27 academic year for private schools following Indian and Pakistani curricula in Sharjah has been postponed, the Sharjah Private Education Authority (SPEA) announced. The SPEA on Thursday announced that students will now begin classes on 30 March 2026, instead of the previously scheduled 23 March 2026. In a circular issued to […]
UAE defence ministry says majority of 186 Iranian missiles intercepted
- 03-Mar-2026
ABU DHABI: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) said it intercepted the vast majority of missiles and drones launched by Iran during a large-scale attack, claiming its air defence systems successfully prevented widespread damage. According to a spokesperson for the UAE Ministry of Defence, Iran fired 186 missiles toward the UAE. Of these, 172 missiles were […]
UAE withdraws ambassador from Iran, closes embassy over attacks: statement
- 02-Mar-2026
The United Arab Emirates was shuttering its embassy in Iran and recalling its ambassador, a statement from the foreign ministry said on Sunday, following a barrage of Iranian attacks targeting the Emirates. “The UAE announces closure of its embassy in Tehran and withdrawal of its ambassador and all members of its diplomatic mission, and condemns […]