Breaking News
Dubai
UAE President announces new authority fully led by citizens
President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has ordered the launch of the Community-Managed Virtual Authority — an initiative inspired by the vision of late Sheikh Zayed. It comes at the conclusion of the Year of
Read More
UAE sets minimum wage of Dh6,000 in private sector
The UAE has created a minimum wage of Dh6,000 per month for Emiratis working in the private sector starting January 1, 2026 under a ministerial decision by the Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (Mohre). The update was rolled out
Read More
Paid parking to be introduced in Dubai International City
From next month, it will no longer be free for Dubai International City residents or visitors to park their cars. In a notice pasted by authorities at International City, it said paid parking charges would be in force at the
Read More
More UAE shoppers turn to diamond jewellery
Gold being traded at record levels in the UAE, demand for diamond jewellery is on the rise shoot-up, experts from leading Dubai jewellers
Read More
UAE weather: Cloudy day with chance of rain; lowest temperature 9°C
The weather in the UAE on Thursday, December 25, 2025 will be fair in general. There will be some clouds over the islands and on the coast
Read More
Pakistan Embassy in Abu Dhabi closed on December 25 for Christmas, Quaid-i-Azam Day
The Embassy of Pakistan in Abu Dhabi will observe closed holidays on December 25, 2025. The mission announced the death Sunday, Dec. 22.
Read MoreHow much cash you need to buy a Dubai home: Costs, mortgages, payment plans explained
With an increasing number of residents weighing a transition from renting to ownership, real estate analysts said young buyers frequently overlook the ready cash required to buy into the UAE property market and those fees that cannot be funded
Read MoreLong weekend: Some UAE companies offer up to 2-day break for Christmas
With Christmas approaching, a few offices in the UAE are giving internal off for the day and may be Boxing Day, making it a full-fledged break for their staff. The practice, established by internal company policy rather than official public
Read MoreDubai sets new Friday timing for private schools from January 2026
All private schools, in addition to early childhood centres located within the emirate’s private schools, must conclude their school day at 11.30am on Fridays, with effect from January 9, 2026, Dubai’s Knowledge and Human
Read MoreUAE: Meet the man who grows beard to be ‘natural’ Santa by Christmas
Every September for the last 10 years, David Learman has grown out his pallid white beard as part of an elaborate ritual to get into character before donning his Santa Claus costume. Decked out in a red-and-white suit with impeccable
Read More