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BREAKING: 10 Key Announcements From UAE’s National Emergency Briefing
In a high-level UAE government media briefing held Tuesday evening, senior officials addressed the nation following the recent regional escalation. From air defence...
Dubai Allows Trucks on All Roads Until Wednesday Evening – Key Tunnels Excluded
Dubai has temporarily eased its Dubai truck movement restrictions, allowing heavy vehicles to operate on all roads across the emirate until Wednesday evening,...
Middle East Tensions Rise as US Warns Conflict Could Last Weeks
Middle East tensions are back at the centre of global headlines after the United States warned that the ongoing conflict in the region...
UAE Rejects Bloomberg Report on Defence Capabilities
The UAE has firmly dismissed what it described as “false and misleading claims” published by Bloomberg regarding the country’s advanced defensive capabilities. In...
Emirates Restarts Select Flights From Dubai — Here’s What Travellers Need To Know
Dubai’s skies are slowly coming back to life. After several days of uncertainty and widespread cancellations, Emirates resumes limited flights from Dubai, marking...
Major UAE attractions closed today: What visitors need to know before heading out
The UAE’s tourism and leisure scene is unusually quiet today, with multiple high-profile attractions remaining closed across Dubai and Abu Dhabi. From theme...
UAE Stock Markets to Remain Closed on March 2–3 Amid Rising Regional Tensions
The UAE stock markets closed March 2–3 in a rare and precautionary move, with both the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange (ADX) and the...
Emirates Suspends All Dubai Flights Amid Regional Airspace Closures
Dubai woke up to unexpected travel chaos on Monday as Emirates announced a temporary suspension of all flights to and from Dubai until...
Indian Embassies Release Emergency Helplines Across GCC for Expats
As tensions continue across parts of the Middle East, Indian Embassies in the GCC have issued emergency helpline numbers for expats living and...
What Time Is Iftar Today in Dubai? Ramadan Timings Explained
If you’re in Dubai this Ramadan, knowing the exact iftar time isn’t just about the fast — it shapes the entire rhythm of...
