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UAE Extends Distance Learning Until April 17 Across All Schools
Classrooms across the UAE will remain virtual a little longer. The Ministry of Education confirmed late Monday that distance learning has been extended...
UAE Petrol Prices Surge in April 2026: Here’s What Drivers Will Now Pay
There’s a familiar end-of-month routine in the UAE—drivers pulling into petrol stations, checking prices one last time before midnight. This time, though, the...
Abu Dhabi Paid Parking in Mohamed Bin Zayed City Starts April 6
Abu Dhabi is rolling out a paid parking system in Mohamed Bin Zayed City starting April 6, 2026, targeting busy commercial zones and...
UAE Airlines Expand to 250+ Destinations Despite Regional Disruptions
Step into any airport in the UAE right now, and the energy feels unchanged. Screens still flash global departures. Long-haul routes continue boarding....
Bahrain Suspends All Drone Flights Amid Rising Security Concerns
It’s not every day that an entire country decides to ground every drone in its airspace. But that’s exactly what’s happening in Bahrain...
UAE Fuel Prices Likely to Rise in April as Global Oil Markets Surge
Fuel prices are back in the spotlight across the UAE — and this time, the shift feels harder to ignore. With UAE fuel...
UAE to Emerge Stronger and Fully Operational, Says Sheikh Mohammed
The UAE is staying steady, focused, and fully operational despite ongoing regional tensions. That was the clear message from Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid...
Dubai RTA Launches Smart Real-Time Flood Alert System to Boost Road Safety
Dubai is stepping up its weather preparedness with the launch of a smart real-time flood alert system by the Roads and Transport Authority...
Traditional Arts Festival in Diriyah: Free Saudi Cultural Event You Shouldn’t Miss
Saudi Arabia’s cultural calendar is getting a major highlight this season with the Traditional Arts Festival in Diriyah. Organised by the Saudi Ministry...
Kuwait Airways Introduces Saudi Transit Visa Service for KWD45
Travelling across the Gulf is getting smoother. Kuwait Airways has introduced a new service that allows passengers to apply for a Saudi transit...
