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UAE schools to close early as Friday prayer time shifts

Dubai’s KHDA begins survey as schools await instructions from educational authorities

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Students are likely to leave schools early on Fridays in view of the shift in prayer time from January 2, 2026. Photo used for illustrative purposes.

Once a smoker, British dad in Dubai sets 3 Gulf records

Evren Ozka completes ultra-endurance runs across Qatar, Bahrain, UAE in a month

Once overweight smoker, British dad in Dubai smashes three Gulf running records

How Shah Rukh Khan gave Dubai cancer survivor hope

This episode shows that Shah Rukh Khan has this insane ability to touch people's lives

Fans cheer as Shah Rukh Khan delivers heartfelt insights at Dubai event

9 major UAE transport changes in plan for 2026

A series of major projects could completely reshape how drivers move across the city

Dubai is investing heavily in road expansions and public transport upgrades to ensure faster, more efficient travel.

Sharjah-Dubai commute hit by heavy delays after crashes

The warning follows a period of heavy congestion this morning caused by several crashes

Dubai Police urge drivers to maintain your lane by speed and let faster vehicles pass safely.

UAE issues urgent travel advisory for citizens in Mali

Emiratis advised to heed travel ban and leave Mali promptly

UAE bans travel to Mali due to escalating situation

SRK turns Dubai Expo into a concert, thrills 6,000 fans

Bollywood superstar shares life lessons and laughs, lighting up Dubai Expo crowd

Fans cheer as Shah Rukh Khan delivers heartfelt insights at Dubai event

Geminids 2025: Watch up to 150 meteors/hour in Dubai

Al Qudra Desert to host two-night event by DAG with telescopes and expert guidance

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Dubai hotel charges Dh200,000 per table for New Year

Citywide venues roll out high-end experiences, with some restaurants already fully booked

Across Dubai, luxury and mid-range restaurants have begun accepting early reservations for New Year’s Eve.

Dubai Police launch three new road safety plan

New smart systems, digital platforms, patrol initiatives to cut accidents

Dubai Police unveil three new traffic strategies to boost road safety

Decree-law introduces the concept of non-profit company

UAE decree-law updates the companies law, adding non-profit model and new capital options

The decree-law also introduces more sophisticated capital structure options through multiple classes of shares and stakes.

DFSA bars ex-SVS Securities chief from DIFC operations

DFSA bans former SVS Securities chief Kulvir Virk from financial activity in the DIFC

In June 2024, the FCA fined and prohibited Virk after determining that he had failed to act with integrity and to exercise due skill, care and diligence in his role at SVS.

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