From the new year forward, schools will be closed on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday according to the new weekend Plan in UAE. Schools in Sharjah will be able to choose among several models following the transition to a four-day workweek from 2022. Schools will continue to be closed on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday in Sharjah … Read more
Jobs in UAE: Emirates, Dubai’s flagship airline, and flydubai, Dubai’s budget airline, are both hiring in the UAE as the aviation sector opens up. During the next six months, Emirates will hire over 6,000 employees, including pilots, cabin crew, engineers, and ground staff to support the airline’s growth. The industry analyst predicts that airlines will … Read more
Abu Dhabi has updated the rules for entry into the emirate from the rest of the UAE.Vaccinated people coming into Abu Dhabi from Thursday must show the Al Hosn green pass, while those who have not been vaccinated must show a negative PCR test “received within 96 hours”. Abu Dhabi Emergency, Crisis and Disasters Committee … Read more
Leading legal experts have warned that cybercriminals operating cryptocurrency scams in the UAE could face detention for up to five years and/or a fine of between Dh250,000 and Dh1 million. His Highness Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the President of the UAE, introduced the new legislations in November as part of a series of … Read more
UAE’s Dubai International Airport is now conducting random PCR tests on passengers arriving on some flights as part of its efforts to curb the spread of Covid-19. In some cases, passengers arriving from certain countries must undergo mandatory testing. These include Brazil, India, Bangladesh, Russia, and Pakistan, for example. An official from the Dubai Media … Read more
Friday would be a half-day for residents, while Saturday and Sunday would be the start of the new UAE weekend. Dubai Municipality announces new working hours for Dubai parks and recreation areas following the workweek system. Residents will also need to be aware of new park hours as they prepare for the new weekend and … Read more
Observations of the moon determine the start of Ramadan and Eid Al Fitr 2022. In UAE, Ramadan is expected to fall on April 2022 this year, experts predict. According to tradition, the exact date will be determined closer to the start of Ramadan based on moon sightings. A month-long fast comes to an end with … Read more
A glittering presentation ceremony will take place on Sunday, in the heart of Expo 2020 Dubai – the Dubai Exhibition Centre, to celebrate the 11th edition of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Creative Sports Award. The International Sports Personality Award has been presented to Pakistan’s Prime Minister Imran Khan in recognition of his efforts … Read more
Visiting tourists are not subject to any specific restrictions, according to the country’s tourism minister Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Tourism Ahmed Al Khateeb says a new visa regime will be introduced soon for residents of the GCC. According to him, the country’s new tourist visa program launched on January 1, 2019, is still in place. … Read more
In Fujairah, radars on over 15 roads have been updated to reflect the new speed limits. Police in the emirate took to Twitter this week to announce adjustments to speed limits on both internal and external roads. School children were taught about traffic safety last week by the authority. When children are boarded on or … Read more