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Dubai: Watch out for fog, if you’re out late tonight or early tomorrow morning. Relative humidity (RH) is on the rise, and with temperatures in the low-40s, it’s going to be hot and humid today. According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), today’s weather will be fair to partly cloudy, wi

Dubai: For new parents, one of the biggest decisions they will have to make, early in their child’s life, has to do with immunisation – what vaccine does my child need and when? The UAE has simplified the answer. The country’s National Immunisation Programme provides a comprehensive, mandatory vacc

Dubai: If you love the UAE and want to share its stories of solidarity and resilience, there’s no better time than now. Yesterday, the Dubai Films and Games Commission (DFGC) announced the launch of a national short film competition that puts the spotlight on the strength, solidarity and resilience

Dubai: Ever wanted to learn Arabic? If you’re in Abu Dhabi, you can sign up for a free Arabic language programme through the official Abu Dhabi government portal – TAMM – and add a new skill to your repertoire. Here’s how it works. What is the programme about? Through the Zayed House for Islamic Cu

Dubai: In the middle of chaos, when the world feels like it’s falling apart, would you just let go of control and see where life takes you? It may seem counter-intuitive, but for British expat Carina Harvey, it’s the decision she needed to make to change her life. Harvey arrived in Dubai in 2015, a

Dubai: Warm mornings, humid nights, and a chance of fog along the coast – are you ready for a typical summer weekend? According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), today’s weather will be fair to partly cloudy in the UAE, with a probability of some convective cloud formation eastward and s

Dubai: As we head into October, the National Centre of Meteorology is cautioning residents about the impact of El Niño in the UAE – expect near to above-average temperatures and precipitation, and significant weather activities from October 2026 to February 2027. El Niño is a natural climate patter

Dubai: Starting a new job is often exciting, but in the UAE, it comes with a legally binding trial period: the probationary period. What exactly is a probationary period and why does it matter? Can you take sick leave during this time, and can you still quit your job if you think it’s not a good fi

Dubai: Heading into the weekend, you can expect partly cloudy skies, fair weather, and calm seas across the UAE – the ideal conditions for evening beach visits. According to the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM), today’s weather will be fair to partly cloudy, with some clouds appearing eastward.

Dubai: Passing through a Salik toll gate, and unsure if you have enough balance to drive through? There’s no need to worry if you receive an ‘insufficient balance’ notification on your phone – there are several easy, instant ways to top up your Salik account , whether from your smartphone, a petrol

Dubai: Expect a hot day today, with temperatures in the mid-40s, and rising humidity overnight along coastal areas of the UAE. The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) forecasts fair to partly cloudy weather today, with an increase in humidity overnight and on Friday morning over some coastal areas

Dubai: Are you counting down the days to your next vacation? You will need to check how many paid days of leave you are entitled to. The UAE has one of the most robust frameworks in the region, when it comes to employee leave entitlements, with laws like Articles 28 to 32 of the UAE Federal Labour