UAE school mobile phone ban: Students could lose phones for one month after first violation
What happened? UAE schools are enforcing mobile phone restrictions under Ministry of Education procedures, with a first violation potentially resulting in a one-month...
900+ Dead, Thousands Missing: What Really Caused Nepal’s Catastrophic Flood?
Nepal’s devastating Bhote Koshi flood disaster was triggered by a catastrophic glacier-related collapse in the Himalayas, according to scientific investigations. The event sent...
UAE Fuel Prices for September 2026 Announced: How Much Will a Full Tank Cost?
The UAE Fuel Price Committee has announced higher fuel prices for September 2026. Motorists across the UAE will pay an extra Dh0.20 per...
Abu Dhabi Offers Free UAE Visa for Indian Tourists Booking 3-Night Holidays
Abu Dhabi has launched a temporary visa-fee waiver programme for Indian tourists booking holidays of at least three consecutive nights in the emirate....
Taco Bell Is Coming Back to the UAE After 14 Years
Taco Bell is returning to the UAE after a 14-year absence, with Americana Restaurants signing an exclusive development agreement with Taco Bell UK...
UAE Parents Get New Work Perk as Schools Reopen: Who Can Claim 3 Flexible Hours?
The Federal Authority for Government Human Resources (FAHR) has issued Circular No. 12 of 2026, setting out the UAE’s Back to School Policy...
Got Saudi passport services to sort? Saudi Arabia just made a major Absher update
Saudi Arabia’s General Directorate of Passports has updated the conditions for its electronic authorisation service through the Absher platform. The service allows eligible...
Dubai’s Dh2bn Latifa bint Hamdan road project to cut travel time by 54%
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has awarded a Dh2 billion contract for the 12km Latifa bint Hamdan Corridor Development Project, which is...
Zayed National Museum announces 3-day Emirati Women’s Day programme
What happened? Zayed National Museum will mark Emirati Women’s Day with a three-day programme featuring cultural workshops, artisan demonstrations, guided tours and live...
iPhone 18 Is Coming — But Apple’s Foldable Phone Could Steal the Show
Apple has officially confirmed that its next major product event will take place on September 9, 2026. The company is expected to introduce...
