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Karim, a delivery rider, completed his work delivering orders and food parcels across Dubai before deciding to visit a nearby barbershop that offers a Dh5 service for a shave or haircut. While prices of goods and services have risen, these Dh5 barbershops have defied inflation and are now appearing in busy communities and neighborhoods across […]

During Ramadan, offices and schools adjust their schedules to accommodate fasting individuals, potentially altering peak traffic times. A study by a Dubai-based insurance company analyzed accident claims from the previous Ramadan, highlighting the need for motorists to be cautious between 1pm and 4pm, the period when most accidents occur. Wednesdays are identified as the riskiest

Eid Al Fitr marks the end of the month-long Ramadan fast for Muslims and is a celebration that begins when the new crescent Moon is visible. This celebration is accompanied by a paid holiday for public and private sector workers in the UAE. The Emirates Astronomical Society has forecasted April 10 as Eid Al Fitr’s

A strange incident occurred at Dubai International Airport (DXB) when authorities caught a man with an odd assortment of items in his luggage: a live snake, a monkey’s hand, a dead bird, and eggs wrapped in cotton. Dubai Customs intercepted these items, suspected of being intended for sorcery, following a report in Emarat Al Youm.

Residents of the UAE may soon realize their dream of traveling in a flying car, with plans underway for Archer, a US-based electric flying carmaker, to collaborate with the UAE’s Falcon Aviation to construct vertiports in Dubai and Abu Dhabi. These vertiports, or vertical airports, will be linked by Archer’s piloted, four-passenger aircraft called Midnight,

The United Arab Emirates, known for the financial hub of Dubai, has been removed from a global watchdog’s list of countries at risk of illicit money flows, marking a significant achievement for the nation and potentially enhancing its international reputation. The Financial Action Task Force (FATF), which comprises countries from the United States to China

While the exact start dates may vary slightly based on local moon sightings, this year’s Ramadan is expected to begin in the country on March 12. Headteachers are striving to minimize assessments and keep them low-stakes during Ramadan, prioritizing support for students to dedicate ample time to family and prayer rather than intensive studying. Nav

Authorities in the UAE discovered 33,000 instances in 2023 where companies failed to pay salaries to employees, violating the Wage Protection System (WPS). The Ministry of Human Resources and Emiratisation (MoHRE) imposed “administrative penalties” on these companies, although the specific penalties or fine amounts were not disclosed. The WPS is an electronic salary transfer system

The Ministry of Economy in the UAE has issued a stern warning to companies, urging them to revert to previous prices for building materials following the Cabinet’s decision to postpone changes in the weights and dimensions of heavy vehicles. The ministry has emphasized its commitment to preventing unjustifiable price hikes and has threatened strict penalties,

During the holy month of Ramadan, the UAE undergoes a transformation marked by a sense of spirituality and a slower pace of life. As the fasting month approaches, the air is filled with greetings of ‘Ramadan Mubarak,’ signifying the beginning of a blessed period for Muslims across the Emirates. The daily routines of residents shift,