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UAE to Shift Friday Prayer Time to 12:45pm From January 2026: What It Means for Residents

News Editor 11/12/2025

The UAE will introduce a new unified Friday prayer time from January 2, 2026, with the sermon and prayer set to begin at 12:45pm across all mosques in the country. The update was announced by the General Authority for Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat (Awqaf), which urged worshippers to

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Most UAE Schools Expected to Shorten Friday Hours as New Prayer Time Takes Effect in January 2026

News Editor 10/12/2025

Image Credit : The International School of Choueifat – Dubai Most schools across the UAE are preparing to end classes earlier on Fridays starting January 2026, following the nationwide shift in Friday prayer timings. The General Authority of Islamic Affairs, Endowments and Zakat confirmed that from January 2, 2026, Friday sermons and prayers will take […]

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UAE 2026: Key Changes Coming to Prayer Timings, Rail Travel, GCC Visa, Air Taxis and More

News Editor 10/12/2025

The UAE is preparing for a landmark year in 2026, with major policy updates, infrastructure milestones, and new services set to influence daily life across the country. From transport and banking to education and technology, here are the top developments to watch. 1. New Friday Prayer and Sermon Timing The General Authority of Islamic Affairs, […]

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Amazon UAE Prime Members Now Get Free CAFU Fuel Delivery for 12 Months

News Editor 10/12/2025

Amazon UAE has introduced a new perk for Prime members, offering free access to a 12-month CAFU fuel delivery subscription. The offer, available at amazon.ae/cafu, gives members two free standard fuel deliveries and five free overnight deliveries every month for one registered vehicle. The subscription adds an estimated Dh400 in annual savings, on top of […]

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Dubai Police introduce three new traffic strategies to strengthen road safety

News Editor 09/12/2025

Image Credit: Dubai Police Dubai Police have announced three new traffic strategies designed to improve road safety and reduce accidents across the emirate. The plans include a unified road safety strategy developed in partnership with the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA), along with two specialised frameworks aimed at lowering accident rates and enhancing overall

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Riyadh Doha High-Speed Rail to Transform Regional Travel and Create 30,000 Jobs

News Editor 09/12/2025

Image Credit: @SaudiProject/X Saudi Arabia and Qatar have signed a landmark agreement to build a new high-speed electric rail line connecting Riyadh and Doha, a move expected to accelerate regional integration and reshape mobility across the Gulf. Announced by Al Ekhbariya TV, the project is one of the most ambitious infrastructure collaborations between the two […]

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Bridge 2025 Summit Highlights Media, Sports and Entertainment as Drivers of a Sustainable Creative Economy

News Editor 09/12/2025

Abu Dhabi hosted the second day of the Bridge 2025 Summit on Tuesday at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC), bringing together global leaders from the media, entertainment, content and sports industries. The event, already recognised as one of the world’s largest gatherings in its field, is setting the stage for a new era […]

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Dubai Expands Taxi Ride-Sharing Trial to New Key Locations

News Editor 08/12/2025

Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is widening its taxi ride-sharing service, rolling out a six-month trial across more locations following strong community demand. The service, first launched last year on the Dubai–Abu Dhabi route between Ibn Battuta Mall and Al Wahda Mall, has seen rapid growth. According to Adel Shakri, Director of Planning and […]

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UAE Traffic Laws: 10 Key Changes Residents Must Know for 2026

News Editor 08/12/2025

As the UAE steps into a new year, drivers across the country are preparing for a series of traffic rules and system updates that will shape their daily commute in 2026. Many of these changes follow a year marked by rising congestion, new toll systems and higher parking fees. Others aim to ease traffic pressure […]

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Abu Dhabi opens Bridge Summit 2025, uniting global media and content leader

News Editor 08/12/2025

Abu Dhabi welcomed the world today as the first-ever Bridge Summit 2025 began in the UAE capital, bringing together top voices from the global media, content, and entertainment industries. The event is being described as the largest international gathering of its kind. The summit hosts 60,000 participants from 132 countries, with 430 speakers representing 45 […]

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Saudi Arabia Braces for Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain and Flash Floods Next Week

News Editor 05/12/2025

Photo Credit: SPA Saudi Arabia is preparing for a spell of unstable weather as the National Center for Meteorology (NCM) warns of widespread thunderstorms and heavy rain across the country starting Saturday, December 6, and continuing through Thursday, December 11. The forecast shows that almost every major region could be affected. Areas likely to experience […]

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Sharjah Police Urge Motorists to Remove National Day Stickers by December 6 or Face Fines

News Editor 05/12/2025

Photo Credit: Travels Dubai Sharjah Police have called on motorists to remove all UAE National Day stickers and decorative wraps from their vehicles by Saturday, December 6, 2025, or face fines. In a public advisory, the General Command of Sharjah Police reminded residents that temporary decals used during National Day celebrations must be taken off […]

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UAE Introduces Updated VAT Rules Effective January 2026

News Editor 04/12/2025

Image Credit : WAM The UAE Ministry of Finance has announced a series of changes to the country’s Value Added Tax framework, confirming the issuance of Federal Decree-Law No. (16) of 2025. The amendments, which modify key provisions of the original VAT law introduced in 2017, will take effect from January 1, 2026. The update […]

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Passport, Emirates ID Renewals in the UAE to Become Faster Under New Smart System

News Editor 04/12/2025

Abu Dhabi: Renewing passports and Emirates ID cards is about to become much quicker and easier for Emirati citizens, thanks to a new unified smart service introduced by the Federal Authority for Identity, Citizenship, Customs and Port Security. The rollout is part of the second phase of the Zero Government Bureaucracy (ZGB) Programme, a national […]

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UAE Hosts Mass Wedding in Gaza as ‘Operation Chivalrous Knight 3’ Marks Eid Al Etihad

News Editor 04/12/2025

Image Credit: AFP The UAE marked the 54th Eid Al Etihad with a powerful gesture of solidarity, hosting a mass wedding for 54 grooms in the Gaza Strip as part of Operation Chivalrous Knight 3. The celebration, held under the theme “Thawb Al-Farah” (The Garment of Joy), aimed to bring a sense of stability and […]

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Sharjah cuts transaction fees to boost real estate investment at ACRES 2026

Miguel Hadchity 04/12/2025

Photo Credit: WAM Dubai, UAE — December 2025 — Sharjah’s Real Estate Exhibition ‘ACRES’ 2026 has received a major boost following a decision by the Sharjah Executive Council to reduce property transaction fees for deals completed during the event. This comes as a move hailed as a significant milestone in reinforcing the emirate’s strategy to […]

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UAE’s Digital Art Scene Pushes Boundaries and Redefines Creativity

News Editor 03/12/2025

Image Credit : Emirati artist Maisoon Al Saleh’s The UAE has spent the past decade shaping one of the world’s most dynamic digital art landscapes, blending technology, culture and innovation in a way few countries have managed to replicate. With galleries, exhibitions, major events and a fast-growing community of artists and curators, digital art has […]

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Dubai Police Highlights Smart Services at Global Village to Strengthen Community Safety

News Editor 03/12/2025

Dubai Police has launched a new interactive platform at Global Village, giving visitors a closer look at the force’s expanding line-up of smart and digital services designed to enhance public safety. The showcase brings together several key services, including smart vehicle impoundment, neighbourhood policing, home security solutions, lost-and-found reporting, cybercrime

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Dubai Unveils New Digital System to Streamline Legal Profession Services

News Editor 03/12/2025

Dubai has introduced a new digital platform aimed at transforming how legal professionals access services across the emirate. The Government of Dubai Legal Affairs Department has launched the Legal Profession System, an integrated digital hub designed to support advocates, legal consultants, and law firms with faster, more efficient services. The move is part of Dubai’s

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Dubai Residents Mark UAE’s 54th Eid Al Etihad with Desert Horse Ride Tribute

Nisar 02/12/2025

Dubai residents marked the UAE’s 54th Eid Al Etihad with a powerful tribute, as 54 riders crossed the Al Ruwayyah Desert Tracks in a community-led equestrian procession celebrating unity, heritage and the “Spirit of the Union.” The desert ride, organised on the final day of the Dubai Fitness Challenge (DFC), is being described as the […]