Israa Wal Miraj, known as the Prophet’s Ascension, Israa Wal Miraj commemorates the night when Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) travelled from Masjid Al Haram in Makkah to Masjid Al Aqsa in Jerusalem.

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Ranveer Singh’s Dhurandhar is finally coming to OTT

Ranveer Singh, sporting scruffy long hair and beard, plays an undercover agent from India

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UAE: Kerala maid killed in Abu Dhabi crash flown home

Funeral in Kerala for Bushra who was treated 'like family' by employers in Dubai

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UAE: Fourth son dies in Indian family car tragedy

Seven-year-old boy succumbs to injuries, after fatal accident involving Kerala family

Photo of a road accident used for illustrative purposes only

Key UAE school term dates and holidays explained

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Woman fined Dh30,000 for privacy breach in Abu Dhabi

Defendant’s actions caused moral harm, affecting the victim’s dignity and wellbeing

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UAE: 3 Indian expat siblings' deaths shock Dubai school

All five children of Kerala family involved in Abu Dhabi car crash attended same school

The tragic news cast a pall of gloom over Arab Unity School in Dubai's Al Mizhar area.

Abu Dhabi court dismisses ex-employee's Dh120k lawsuit

The worker argued that the termination letter caused both financial and psychological harm

Employee sues ex-employer for Dh120,000 over wording of termination letter

UAE expats: Brace for new Indian ATM rules from March

Phased targets set for ₹100, ₹200 notes in ATMs amid rumors on ₹500 remaining legal tender

Indian expats in UAE: Watch out for these new ATM rules from March

New UAE law shields children from digital dangers

The law comes ahead of the UAE’s designation of 2026 as the Year of the Family

UAE introduces Federal Decree-Law on Child Digital Safety

Isra Wal Miraj: Kuwait announces public sector holiday

January 18 declared public sector to observe Isra Wal Miraj

Isra Wal Miraj: Kuwait announces holiday for public sector

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