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More travellers arriving than leaving Dubai, says GDRFA chief
Dubai: Since entrance to Dubai outnumber departures, the emirate’s position as a global destination for living, working and permanence could not be doubted, a top official said. The Director General of the General Directorate of Identity
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Kids’ screen time surges during war, raising anxiety levels
The children’s screen time has increased sharply across the Gulf region and globally during a month-long US-Israel-Iran war, shows data compiled from international health organisations, academic research institutions and regulatory
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RTA Unveils Heavy-Duty Flood Barriers at Key Dubai Metro Hubs
New flood barriers at Metro stations will prevent your daily commute from being interrupted by sudden torrential downpours. As a result, the Red Line remains operational even during the worst tropical storms. The RTA learned important lessons
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Mortal remains of 20 Indians reach India from Kuwait after delay due to Iran war
Dead bodies of 20 Indian nationals who died in various incidents, including the Middle Eastern war in Kuwait reached Cochin International Airport in
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Indian schools in UAE begin new academic year online from April 6
Hundreds of thousands of students in Indian curriculum schools across the UAE are embarking on a new academic year for 2026–27 online after
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India’s Response to the Gulf Conflict
The crisis in the Strait of Hormuz has not only disrupted the oil supply globally but it has also placed the global fertilizer markets under severe
Read MoreUAE petrol, diesel prices for April 2026 announced
The UAE announced its fuel prices for April 2026 as global stock markets continued falling and oil prices climbed, firms are pushing back against a lack of progress in ending the conflict in the Middle East — a situation that is increasingly
Read MoreKuwaiti tanker 'Al Salmi' attacked by Iran drone off Dubai coast
Dubai: An Iranian drone targeted the Kuwaiti oil tanker Al Salmi, which was anchored off Dubai Port. The Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) announced that Al Salmi, a very large crude carrier (VLCC) ship, was attacked at around 12:10 am on
Read MoreGold prices in Dubai jump Dh8 as 24K nears Dh550 per gram
Gold prices surged Dh8 per gram reaching almost Dh550 in Dubai on Tuesday morning. Dubai Jewellery Group quoted the price of 24K gold trading at Dh549. 75 per gram, up from Dh541. 75, on the previous market close. Other variants of the
Read MoreNo exams for UAE IB students, alternative grading system set
In a significant shift for the current exam cycle, International Baccalaureate (IB) students across the UAE will not sit their final examinations this year, following the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict. Parents across IB schools in the country
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