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New Delhi: Criminal law cannot always be invoked for a failed relationship between consenting adults,…
Indian passport fees in UAE revised from July 1 Indian nationals applying for passport and related consular services in the UAE will have to pay higher fees from July 1, 2026, following a revision announced by the Government of India.The new fee structure will be applicable at the Embassy of India in Abu Dhabi, the…
UAE’s hottest 40 day summer stretch begins July 3; temperatures to top 50°C / Image – gulfnews The UAE is preparing to enter the most intense stretch of its summer season, with experts warning that temperatures could climb above 50°C as the annual ‘Jamrat Al Qayth’ period begins on July 3. Lasting until August 10,…
UAE bans social media for under-15s The United Arab Emirates has moved to tighten online safety measures for children, mandating social media platforms to deploy robust identity verification systems and advanced artificial intelligence tools to prevent underage users from accessing their services.The measures form part of a Cabinet resolution regulating children’s access to social media…
UAE to witness major changes in July From transport upgrades to tourism boosts and regulatory shifts, July is going to be a landmark month for residents across the UAE. Several policy changes and seasonal events take effect this month, affecting education, travel, business compliance, and lifestyle across the Emirates. Schools go on long summer break…
UAE lifts ban on Lebanon travel The UAE has lifted its travel ban on Lebanon, allowing Emirati citizens to visit the country again after weeks of restrictions, a move welcomed by travellers eager to revive long-delayed holiday, family and reunion plans.The move has sparked excitement among UAE nationals eager to visit the Mediterranean nation, while…
UAE’s first passenger train service launched The UAE entered a new chapter in its transport history on Tuesday as the country’s first passenger train service completed its inaugural journey, linking Fujairah and Abu Dhabi in just 1 hour and 45 minutes.Operated by Etihad Rail, the maiden service departed Fujairah at 5. 34am and arrived at…
Alice Walker (Image: Wikipedia) How often do we decide we can’t do something before we’ve even tried? We tell ourselves we have no say, no influence, no real choice, and so we stay quiet, stay put, and let things happen to us. The author and activist Alice Walker put her finger on this exactly. The…
UAE announces lower petrol, diesel prices for July; check new rates / Image: file Thousands of motorists across the UAE will finally get some breathing room at the fuel pump after the country announced a sharp reduction in petrol and diesel prices for July 2026.The latest revision, which comes into effect from July 1, ends…
Rosa Parks (Image: Wikipedia) Notice how fear loves a wavering mind. When you’re unsure whether to do something, the dread builds, the what-ifs multiply, and every passing minute makes the thing feel scarier. Rosa Parks understood where that fear really comes from, and how to beat it. I have learned over the years that when…
Abu Dhabi driver jailed, fined Dh70,000 after dangerous road swerving caught on camera / Image – file An Abu Dhabi court has handed down a tough sentence to a driver whose dangerous behaviour on a public road put other motorists’ lives at risk. The Abu Dhabi Criminal Court sentenced the man to six months in…