The Sharjah Department of Public Works (DPW) has completed 3 park projects in the Central Region, according to Engineer Abdullah Al Tunaiji, Director of …
Major Dubai tourist attraction closing as statement issued – in business since 1999
Wed, Apr 15, 2026 A Dubai hotel has announced a temporary 18-month closure as they plan a “carefully phased” refurbishment. The Jumeirah Burj Al Arab hotel in Dubai published a statement on its …
UAE to Resume In-Person Classes Across Schools from April 20
The Ministry of Education UAE has announced the resumption of in-person learning for all students, teachers, and administrative staff in …
Nobody should control the Strait of Hormuz, UAE minister says
The waterway’s disruption is a global crisis, Minister of State for International Cooperation Reem Al Hashimy said at Semafor World Economy.
Dubai’s iconic Burj Al Arab to shut for 18-month renovation amid tourism slowdown
Dubai’s iconic Burj Al Arab will temporarily close for an 18-month renovation amid slowing tourism and recent regional tensions …
Dubai’s world-famous Burj Al Arab hotel is set to close for 18 months for restoration works
The property, which opened in 1999, is known for its opulent interiors featuring Statuario marble, Swarovski crystals and 24-carat gold leaf. View on euronews …
Dubai’s landmark Burj Al Arab hotel will shut for 18-month refurb amid tourism decline
By Mireia Merino April 15 (Reuters) – Luxury hotel Burj Al Arab in Dubai will shut during a major 18-month renovation, a staff member confirmed on Wednesday, its first since opening in 1999 and at a …
UAE’s Mansour bin Zayed, Iran parliament speaker discuss de-escalation in call
UAE Vice President and Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan held a phone call with Iran’s parliament speaker Mohammad Baqer Qalibaf on Wednesday to discuss regional developments …
UAE adjusts remote learning assessment rules; final results remain unaffected
Follow Khaleej Times live blog for the latest regional developments with the US-Israel-Iran ceasefire now in effect.] The UAE Ministry of Education (MOE) has revised assessment rules for selected …
Burj Al Arab Dubai is shutting down for 18 months for first major restoration in 27 years
The project is intended to preserve Burj Al Arab’s distinctive character while ensuring it remains relevant for future generations of travellers.
Dubai’s Burj Al Arab to close for 18-month restoration project
Dubai’s Jumeirah Burj Al Arab, one of the world’s most recognisable hotels, will close for 18-months to undergo an extensive restoration project, its operator Jumeirah announced on April 15. The hotel …
Dubai feels the war from a distance, but its workers are paying the price
When the economy slows, workers feel it first. The war hasn’t hit Dubai directly, but it has hit its economy. Tourism has dropped sharply. Visitors have stayed away, big events …
Dubai draft law: Parents liable for children’s e-scooter misuse; number plates proposed
The draft law introduces mandatory e-scooter registration and number plates, as authorities look to enhance road safety, according to Emarat Al Youm …
UAE school reopening status: Will classes return to campus on Monday? What we know so far
With the current extension running until Friday, April 17, many parents, students and staff are asking the same question: what happens …
Bain Capital opens Abu Dhabi office, indicating Gulf’s allure
Bain Capital is opening an office in Abu Dhabi, one of the first new regional outposts announced by a major financial firm since the war began.
Xi meets Abu Dhabi crown prince, outlines four-point peace proposal to ease Middle East tensions
The proposal comes at a time of heightened regional tensions, following the breakdown of ceasefire talks between the United States and Iran in Pakistan.
Here are the latest updates about reopening of educational institutions in Dubai and Sharjah
Educational institutions in Dubai and Sharjah are set to begin their phased return to in-person operations this week, with nurseries leading the way in the gradual reopening strategy. The announcement …