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When Will Ramadan End in 2026? Astronomers Reveal Likely Date for UAE

As Ramadan continues across the UAE, many residents are already looking ahead to the final days of the holy month and the start...

DXB Flights Suspended as Dubai Police Close Major Roads Near Dubai International Airport
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DXB Flights Suspended as Dubai Police Announce Major Road Closures Near Airport

Travellers planning to fly out of Dubai on Monday morning were met with unexpected disruption after DXB flights were suspended following an incident...

UAE grace period for expired visas
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UAE Gives Expats With Expired Visas a Chance to Return Without New Entry Permit

Many UAE residents who travelled abroad recently found themselves in an unexpected situation. Flights were cancelled, routes changed, and regional airspace closures made...

Kuwait Eid Celebrations & Public Gatherings
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Kuwait bans weddings and concerts during Eid Al Fitr amid security concerns

As Eid Al Fitr approaches, Kuwait has introduced a temporary ban on large celebratory events across the country. Authorities have announced that weddings,...

Air Arabia plane taking off with the airline’s red branding clearly visible.
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Air Arabia Restarts Limited Flights From UAE Amid Regional Disruptions

The familiar red-and-white Air Arabia aircraft are slowly returning to the skies. After several days of uncertainty across regional airspace, the Sharjah-based airline...

Wasl Village paid parking Dubai signboard and regulated public parking zone
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Paid Parking Now Active in Wasl Village

Parking rules have changed in one of Dubai’s growing residential neighbourhoods. Drivers visiting Wasl Village will now notice new signboards marking paid parking...

UAE weather forecast showing cloudy skies over Dubai skyline
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UAE Weather This Week: Clouds, Warmer Days and Possible Rain Ahead

Residents across the UAE could experience a slightly changeable week when it comes to the weather. From cloudy skies and rising temperatures to...

Sharjah skyline and waterfront view representing the city where new emergency alert safety guidelines were issued.
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Sharjah Shares New Safety Guide Explaining What To Do During Emergency Alerts

Residents across Sharjah now have clearer guidance on how to react when emergency alerts appear on their phones or through building announcements. Authorities...

Makkah Hotel Prices Drop in Ramadan’s Final Days as Pilgrim Arrivals Slow
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Makkah Hotel Prices Drop in Ramadan’s Final Days as Pilgrim Arrivals Slow

Every year, the last ten nights of Ramadan transform Makkah into one of the busiest religious destinations in the world. Pilgrims arrive from...

UAE residency renewal from home
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UAE Launches “Residency Renewal from Home” Service for Expats

The UAE continues to simplify everyday procedures for residents. Expatriates renewing their residency visa can now complete the mandatory medical fitness screening without...