UAE Billionaire Renews Call for Shorter School Days to Boost Learning

Khalaf Al Habtoor is once again urging a reform of UAE school hours, stressing that long schedules burden students and do not guarantee better learning. He cites the Swiss model as an example of balanced education that enhances wellbeing and performance

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UAE Billionaire Renews Call for Shorter School Days to Boost Learning

Khalaf Al Habtoor is once again urging a reform of UAE school hours, stressing that long schedules burden students and do not guarantee better learning. He cites the Swiss model as an example of balanced education that enhances wellbeing and performance

Abu Dhabi Launches Region’s First Fully Driverless Commercial Vehicle Operations

Abu Dhabi Mobility has officially launched fully driverless commercial operations, granting the first permits to WeRide and AutoGo-K2 following stringent safety evaluations and real-world traffic testing under national regulatory oversight

Emirates Suspends Damascus Flights Amid Operational Review and Fleet Optimisation

Emirates has announced the suspension of its Dubai-Damascus flights from November 15, citing operational optimisation. Passengers booked after November 14 will be accommodated on flydubai, ensuring continued travel access while the airline evaluates future operations

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Abu Dhabi Police collaborate with Ittihad Railways to enhance community policing

The Abu Dhabi Police announced that recently the members of the police service brief the Ittihad Railways

UAE Billionaire Renews Call for Shorter School Days to Boost Learning

Khalaf Al Habtoor is once again urging a reform of UAE school hours, stressing that long schedules burden students and do not guarantee better learning. He cites the Swiss model as an example of balanced education that enhances wellbeing and performance

UAE Begins Countdown to Ramadan 2026, Expected to Start February 19

Astronomers predict Ramadan 2026 will begin on February 19 in the UAE, lasting 29 days. Residents can expect shorter fasting hours and a three-day Eid Al Fitr weekend from March 20–22, marking the country’s first public holiday of the year

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PM Drew meets Foreign Minister of Saudi Arabia, highlights relations between nations

Dr. Terrance Drew, the Prime Minister of St. Kitts & Nevis and  Adel Al Jubier, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's Minister of State for Foreign Affairs met on Wednesday. Citing the "fruitful discussion," he highlighted the close diplomatic relations between the two nations.

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Emirates Suspends Damascus Flights Amid Operational Review and Fleet Optimisation

Emirates has announced the suspension of its Dubai-Damascus flights from November 15, citing operational optimisation. Passengers booked after November 14 will be accommodated on flydubai, ensuring continued travel access while the airline evaluates future operations

Majid Al Futtaim Denies Reports of Stake Sale and Governance Changes

Majid Al Futtaim dismissed reports suggesting stake sales or ownership changes, calling them unfounded. The Dubai conglomerate confirmed its commitment to financial strength, strategic growth, and stability following Bloomberg’s report citing discussions among government-appointed officials

Abu Dhabi Resident Wins Record Dh100 Million in UAE Lottery Draw

An Abu Dhabi IT professional became Dh100 million richer after hitting the jackpot in the UAE Lottery, defying astronomical odds. The record-breaking win sparked a surge in nationwide participation and cemented the UAE Lottery’s place in gaming history

Global Village to Dazzle Visitors with Week-long Festivities for UAE’s 54th Eid Al Etihad

Dubai’s Global Village marks the UAE’s 54th Eid Al Etihad with a vibrant week of festivities featuring fireworks, drone shows, cultural performances, and Emirati cuisine — all reflecting the nation’s heritage and unity under the theme ‘United’

UAE Public Schools Enforce Double Absence Policy Ahead of First-Term Exams

Public schools across the UAE will mark unexcused absences as double between November 10 and 19, ahead of first-term exams. Schools also advise parents to ensure electronic devices are ready for online testing

Dubai Yoga Event Aims to Unite Residents in a Citywide Wellness Movement

Dubai is expanding its wellness vision through ‘Dubai Yoga,’ a large-scale event under the Dubai Fitness Challenge, inviting people of all ages to embrace mindfulness, health, and unity at Zabeel Park in a collective celebration of wellbeing

Goblin Season 2: Release Date, Cast, Trailer and More Details

Goblin Season 2, otherwise called 'Watchman: The Lonely and Great God or The Lonely and Great God – Goblin. He is a Korean television arrangement that circulated on tvN...