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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 and in the north, where there may be a light shower. Previously, the National Centre of
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Dubai 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
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Sharjah announces 4-day holiday for public sector employees on New Year
Emirate of Sharjah has declared 1st January, Saturday as the holiday for employees working in fields concerning Government of Sharjah and its affiliates. Given that New Year is on a Thursday and Friday marks the first day of the 3-day
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UAE: Indian schools to follow unified academic calendar starting April 2026
The Indian curriculum schools in the UAE will officially transition to Ministry of Education’s (MOE) common academic calendar from April
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5-day paid holiday for Sharjah government employees for 54th Eid Al Etihad
Sharjah has declared the public holiday for government workers on the 54th Union Day. Monday, December 1 and Tuesday, December 2 will be holidays
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Cooler days ahead: UAE temperatures to dip to 17°C
As November takes hold, the UAE can expect cooler temperatures and the likelihood of some light rain in the coming days, providing a much-needed
Read MoreUAE sugar tax: Highly sweetened drinks to pay more, artificial sweeteners 0%
The UAE Federal Tax Authority (FTA) has issued additional details as the country finalizes plans to introduce an excise tax on sweetened drinks starting in 2026. The tax regime will be based on a “tiered volumetric model” which will
Read MoreNo photography allowed: UAE authority informs residents of drill
A natural disaster drill is being conducted on Thursday, October 23, the authorities announced. Ras Al Khaimah Police in a statement have advised that military vehicles will be used during the drill and have urged residents to give passage for
Read MoreUAE to get rains, cooler weather as countdown to winter starts
This is your weather for Tuesday as it stays unsettled between summer and winter and there is a likelihood of more showers during the coming days. Heavy to moderate rain, along with stronger winds and some relief from the heat, has crossed the
Read MoreJaipur-Dubai SpiceJet flight cancelled after being delayed for 14 hours
Jaipur-Dubai travellers have faced last-minute flight cancellations and long delays this week, with two different airlines grounding hundreds of passengers on what is normally one of Rajasthan’s busiest international air routes. On Tuesday
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