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Alarm clocks will ring a little earlier across the UAE on Monday, June 1, as thousands of students head back to school after a nine-day Eid Al Adha break. For many children, it will mean swapping late mornings, family gatherings, and holiday outings for school uniforms, packed bags, and classroom routines once again. Schools in the UAE, however, are taking different approaches to help students transition back into academic life. While some will spend the first week easing students back into learning through revision sessions and interactive activities, others are set to begin formal assessments immediately after the break. School…
As thousands of UAE residents prepare to travel during the summer holidays, health experts are reminding travellers to follow official advisories, stay aware of health updates at their destinations and seek medical advice if they feel unwell during or after their trip. The advice comes as global health authorities continue monitoring outbreaks and health alerts in different parts of the world, including Ebola and hantavirus cases reported. However, UAE authorities have stressed that the country’s public health situation remains stable and that preparedness and monitoring systems remain active. Recently, the National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) and the…
BEIRUT — Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam has denounced what he called a “dangerous and unprecedented” escalation in south Lebanon, as Israel carried out fresh airstrikes and issued evacuation warnings for more than a dozen locations. In a televised address on Satuday, Salam urged an immediate halt to the fighting and insisted that a “scorched-earth policy and collective punishment” pursued by Benjamin Netanyahu will not ensure Israel’s security. A day after the Israeli prime minister said his forces had advanced deeper into Lebanon, Salam accused Israel of “implementing a policy of total destruction of cities and towns” and of carrying…
Walking outdoors in Abu Dhabi has long been a question of seasons. From May to October, the temperature pushes most outdoor activity into the early morning or after sunset. A new generation of cooled walkways inside the city’s parks is changing that calculation, letting residents move through greenery in the open air, even at the peak of summer. The latest addition is Khalidiyah Park, after a comprehensive redevelopment of the 62,000sqm site. At the heart of the redesign is a 660-metre enclosed cooled walkway that threads between the park’s play areas, sports courts and quiet gardens, with rest spots placed…
MADINAH — As pilgrims head to Madinah after completing their Hajj rituals, the Ministry of Commerce continues its inspection and supply-monitoring tours to assess the availability of goods in markets and retail outlets to meet an increase in demand. The tours also aimed to verify the quality and efficiency of services provided to pilgrims, as well as to enhance regulatory compliance and supporting market stability. The ministry’s inspection teams are carrying out these tours across various targeted locations in Madinah, verifying the availability of essential goods and products and monitoring commercial establishments’ compliance with applicable regulations and instructions. Source: Saudi…
VIENNA — Thousands of Austrians protesting against noise and pollution caused by excessive congestion blocked a key European highway linking Germany and Italy on Saturday, but widely feared traffic chaos was averted after the closure was lifted by evening. Because of the protest, authorities closed part of the highway and surrounding roads to transit traffic from 11:00 am (0900 GMT) to 7:00 pm. Authorities and motoring organizations had feared traffic chaos due to the closure and the Whitsun holidays in Germany. “All lanes are open again,” a spokesman for the motorway operator Asfinag said on Saturday evening. Heading north, the…
The UAE has announced fuel prices for June 2026, marking its first pricing update as an independent oil producer following its exit from Opec and Opec+ in May. The country’s Fuel Prices Monitoring Committee has increased the rates from May as the Middle East conflict continues, with an ongoing ceasefire in place and diplomatic talks continuing in the background. The UAE’s Ministry of Energy-approved fuel prices are determined monthly based on the average global oil price, after adding distribution companies’ operating costs. The new rates will apply from June 1 and are as follows: Stay up to date with the latest…
MAKKAH — The Saudi Ministry of Health’s announcement that the 2026 Hajj season was free from any epidemic outbreaks or health threats affecting public health received widespread praise from the World Health Organization (WHO). The global health body commended Saudi Arabia’s success in managing one of the world’s largest human gatherings in accordance with the highest health standards. WHO Director General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus congratulated Saudi Arabia on the successful Hajj season, praising the dedication of healthcare workers and their vital contribution to ensuring a safe and healthy environment for pilgrims. This recognition reflects international confidence in the efficiency of…
RIYADH — Saudi Arabia’s non-oil exports, including re-exports, recorded a surge of 18.9 percent in 2025 compared to 2024, while national non-oil exports, excluding re-exports, decreased by 0.1 percent. According to the 2025 International Merchandise Trade Report, published by the General Authority for Statistics (GASTAT) on Sunday, merchandise exports rose by 2.1 percent reaching SR1,170 billion while oil exports declined by 4 percent. The report showed an 8.8 percent increase in imports, reaching SR949.8 billion, and a 19.2 percent decrease in the trade surplus, falling to SR220.2 billion compared to 2024. The share of petroleum exports in total exports decreased…