Living In UAE

Emirates’ Unaccompanied Minors Service gears up for peak period

DUBAI: Emirates is experiencing a busy period for its Unaccompanied Minors Service as many children return to Dubai from summer vacations to start the school year. This week alone, Emirates will assist over 900 children flying alone with their family-friendly service. Over the past five years, more than 120,000 children have used Emirates’ Unaccompanied Minors […]

RTA gets ready to celebrate Dubai Metro Anniversary

DUBAI: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) is celebrating the 15th anniversary of the Dubai Metro under the theme “15 Years on Track.” This milestone will be marked with various promotional and entertainment activities, surprises, and initiatives designed to delight both residents and visitors. The celebrations are supported by several sponsors and partners, including Keolis-MHI, […]

Dubai Cares launches initiative to provide 10,000 children with school kits

DUBAI: Over 400 volunteers with Dubai Cares, including 100 from Aldar, came together yesterday to assemble 10,000 school kits for children from low-income families across the UAE. This initiative, part of Dubai Cares’ ‘Back to School’ edition of Volunteer Emirates, marked a significant milestone in the partnership between Dubai Cares and Aldar, the Platinum Sponsor. […]

Indians in UAE celebrate 78th Indian Independence Day

DUBAI: (UPDATED) On August 15, the UAE joined in celebrating Indian Independence Day, a significant occasion marking India’s journey to freedom. The Indian community, along with locals and expatriates, came together for a day of joy and pride. The celebrations began with flag-raising ceremonies in cities like Dubai and Abu Dhabi. The Indian flag was […]

Expats from Pakistan encouraged to show a positive image of their country

Pakistani Ambassador to the UAE, Faisal Niaz Tirmizi, has encouraged Pakistani residents to represent their country positively while following local laws. ABU DHABI: Today, a flag hoisting ceremony was held at the Embassy of Pakistan in Abu Dhabi to celebrate Pakistan’s 78th Independence Day with great enthusiasm. Many Pakistani community members and their families attended […]

RTA urges school bus operators to meet all student safety standards

DUBAI: Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has urged all school bus operators to intensify their preparations for the 2024-2025 school year, ensuring safe and high-quality transportation for students of all ages. This aligns with RTA’s vision of leading in seamless and sustainable mobility. RTA emphasises the critical role of school transport and continuously monitors […]

Dubai Police Air Wing conducts 304 missions in H1 of 2024

DUBAI: The Dubai Police Air Wing has revealed that it successfully carried out 304 missions during the first half of this year. These missions included transporting injured individuals and patients, search and rescue operations, and various training exercises. In addition, the Air Wing executed multiple police and security tasks to enhance safety and security across […]

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