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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…
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…
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…
UAE condemns Iranian strikes The United Arab Emirates on Sunday strongly condemned renewed Iranian missile and drone attacks targeting Bahrain and Kuwait, describing them as a flagrant violation of the two countries’ sovereignty and a serious threat to regional security and stability.In a statement, the UAE Ministry of Foreign Affairs reaffirmed its full solidarity with…
UAE-India airfares ease ahead of July rush. (AP Photo) Airfares on key UAE-India routes have shown signs of declining after weeks of steep increases, offering some respite to Indian expatriates planning summer travel. The decline comes as airlines gradually restore capacity, add frequencies and bring more seats back into the market ahead of the peak…
UAE-India airfares ease ahead of July rush. (AP Photo) Airfares on key UAE-India routes have shown signs of declining after weeks of steep increases, offering some respite to Indian expatriates planning summer travel. The decline comes as airlines gradually restore capacity, add frequencies and bring more seats back into the market ahead of the peak…
