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Carpool, avoid peak hour: UAE motorists brace for changes as Dubai plans new Salik toll fees
by admin|29 November 2024|Emirates, latest
UAE Motorists Brace for Changes as Dubai Introduces New Salik Toll Fees As Dubai prepares to implement new "dynamic" Salik toll fees and variable parking prices in 2025, UAE motorists are adjusting their daily commutes to manage the changes. The...
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Dubai Police and KHDA Sign MoU to Enhance School Education System and Promote Safe Learning Environments
by admin|29 November 2024|Emirates, latest
Dubai: Dubai Police and the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to collaborate on improving the school education system and fostering a safe and sustainable learning environment. The agreement aims to unify the...
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Military Nurse Maria Victoria Juan Wins $250,000 Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2024 Dedication to Filipino Nurses and Life-saving Initiatives Worldwide
by admin|29 November 2024|Emirates, latest
Dubai: Maria Victoria Juan, a military nurse from the Philippines who pioneered the first aeromedical evacuation system in the Armed Forces of the Philippines, has won the prestigious $250,000 Aster Guardians Global Nursing Award 2024. She triumphed over 78,000 nurses...
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Soon, Reach Abu Dhabi in 10 Minutes from Dubai with a Dh800 Air Taxi Ride
by admin|28 November 2024|latest, Travel, World
Once air taxis take to the skies in the UAE, the trip from Dubai to Abu Dhabi could take just 10 to 20 minutes — with fares ranging from Dh800 to Dh1,500, according to reports from Khaleej Times. Nikhil Goel,...
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Dozens killed as armed groups attack Syrian military in northern Aleppo
by admin|28 November 2024|latest, Travel, World
Hay’at Tahrir al-Sham (HTS) fighters, along with their allied forces, have reportedly seized several Syrian military weapons depots and armored vehicles during an assault in northern Aleppo province. The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights (SOHR), a UK-based monitoring group, stated...
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UAE National Day: Dubai reserves 4 public beaches for families during 4-day weekend
by admin|28 November 2024|Emirates, latest
During the four-day National Day weekend, four public beaches in Dubai will be reserved exclusively for families. From November 30 to December 3, the designated family-only beaches are Jumeirah Beach 2, Jumeirah 3, Umm Suqeim 1, and Umm Suqeim 2....
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Ukraine power grid hit by major Russian drone and missile attack
by admin|28 November 2024|latest, Travel
A major Russian drone and missile attack has left over one million people in Ukraine without power, after a coordinated assault on the country’s energy grid overnight. The attack, which lasted for several hours, involved waves of drones and missiles...
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Namibians await vote results as ruling party seeks to extend 34-year rule
by admin|28 November 2024|latest, Travel
Votes are being counted in Namibia, where the ongoing election could be the most competitive since the country's independence from white-minority rule in South Africa 34 years ago. The election has been marred by logistical issues, with some areas requiring...
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Deadly Landslides and Flash Floods Devastate Indonesia’s North Sumatra Province
by admin|28 November 2024|latest, Travel
Severe weather in Indonesia’s North Sumatra province has led to deadly landslides and flash floods, leaving at least 27 people dead and many others missing. Torrential rains began last week, causing widespread destruction in four districts. Authorities warn that extreme...
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Sheikh Mohammed tours Emirates’ first Airbus A350
by admin|27 November 2024|Emirates, latest
His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, visited Dubai International Airport to inspect Emirates’ latest addition to its fleet, the Airbus A350-900, according to the Dubai Media...
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