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Dubai gold prices rise Dh50 per gram in 2026, hit record high
Gold surged after hitting a new high on Tuesday evening in Dubai with the per gram price crossing Dh570 and jumping by more than Dh50 in just three weeks this year. The trading day opened with the 24K gold price pegged at Dh571. 25 per
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Sharjah petrol station cameras to link with police systems
Some Sharjah petrol pumps will soon be connecting their camera systems to the emirate’s police, it has been announced. As part of the new project, a number of petrol stations in the city will come equipped with interconnected
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UAE Age Cut-Off Changes for April-Start Schools
After years of nervous waiting for clarity on when their children can start school, the UAE’s new age cut-off has come as a big relief to many families — but for parents looking at Indian curriculum schools, the message is clear:
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US to suspend visa processing for 75 nations from January 21
The Trump administration is halting virtually all visa processing for people seeking to live in the United States from 75 countries whose
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Dubai: RTA to trial school bus pooling initiative to reduce traffic
School transport pool to be trialled next year The first quarter of 2026 will witness the pilot operation of the school transport pooling project
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UAE temperatures to drop by up to 8°C
Emiratis and visitors alike may wish to keep their winter woolly sweaters out as the second half of January promises a sudden drop in
Read MoreUAE: Dh5-million fund announced for social media creators
It also chose to invest in content creators focusing on family and social themes and has announced a Dh5 million fund for such projects. The announcement was made as part of the 1 Billion Followers Summit. The fund is
Read MoreAbu Dhabi Police honour resident for desert motorcycle rescue
In government, people who do the right thing are often applauded in the UAE. AD Police recognized an Arab man for quickly helping after a motorcycle crash. The man led police patrols, traffic and response teams, ambulance staff
Read MoreUAE schools revise timings, students to be dismissed as early as 11.10am
As schools in the UAE start sending emails and circulars to parents about school days, which will end early on Fridays along with the country’s new unified Friday prayer timings. Schools vary in their dismissal times, with some letting
Read MoreNo major rent increases as Dubai’s Smart Rental Index guides hikes
When Dubai resident Jasim Mohammed clicked open an email informing him on a rent increase for his Al Quoz apartment, the new proposed rent was higher than anticipated. He has resided there for three years and seen his yearly rent increase
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