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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…
India brings back Air Suvidha amid Ebola alert As India steps up surveillance amid the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Africa, all international passengers, including those travelling from the UAE, must now complete a mandatory online health self-declaration before arriving in the country.The Ministry of Civil Aviation launched Air Suvidha 2.0 on Thursday, a contactless digital…
President Sheikh Mohamed directs emergency aid for Venezuela / Image – file As rescue teams race against time to find survivors beneath collapsed buildings in Venezuela, the United Arab Emirates has stepped forward with an emergency humanitarian package worth Dh10 million to support relief efforts in the disaster-stricken country.The funding was approved under the directives…
UAE has expanded its visa-on-arrival programme, allowing more eligible travellers to enjoy simplified entry / Image – file The UAE has unveiled a major expansion of its visa-on-arrival programme, making it easier for thousands of eligible international travellers to enter the country without applying for a visa in advance. The move, announced by the UAE…
Dubai announces three landmark projects after Sheikh Hamdan’s approval / Image – file Dubai has announced a new package of landmark development projects that blend artificial intelligence, Emirati heritage and world-class urban design as the emirate accelerates its ambition to become one of the world’s best places to live, work and visit.The projects, approved by…
