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Getting kids off screens after a full day of online learning isn’t always easy. If you’re looking for something simple and creative to fill that gap, Lush UAE is offering free after-school sessions. Until April 30, the brand's stores are hosting daily sessions for children and teens who want to do something hands-on. There’s no booking required. You can walk in at any time during the session hours, which makes it easy to fit around school schedules or last-minute plans. Session timings: Monday to Thursday: 3 PM to 6 PM Friday: 12 PM to 6 PM All sessions are free...

Using AI for a business solution often means working with different teams: one to analyse data, another to build models, and another to run them. Sharjah’s new AI Hub brings all of that into one place. It has opened to help companies move from an initial idea to a working solution without splitting the process across multiple providers. In 2026, the UAE ranked third globally for AI adoption. The newly opened hub supports that level of use by giving companies the tools and infrastructure to build and run AI in one place. The hub combines technical expertise, tools, and computing...

If you’re balancing work with school runs or nursery drop-offs, Sharjah has introduced a new option that could make daily schedules easier to manage. The emirate has activated a remote work system for female government employees who have children enrolled in public or private schools or nurseries. The system is designed to support working mothers while maintaining day-to-day operations across government entities. It also aligns with the announced Year of the Family in the UAE. The system does not apply automatically across all roles. Senior management in each government department in Sharjah has been given the authority to decide where...

If you’re in the mood for something memorable to see in the UAE, step outside on the night of April 1 and look up. The pink full moon is about to rise, and it’s one of those moments that turns an ordinary evening into something special. Despite the name, the moon doesn’t actually turn pink. Most of the time, it keeps its usual pale glow. But when it first appears near the horizon, you might notice warmer shades like soft orange or copper. The name goes back to early Native American tradition, which marks the blooming season of a bright...

Distance learning in the UAE is staying in place a bit longer. Remote classes will continue until at least Friday, April 17. The decision was announced by the Ministry of Education, which will monitor the situation and provide weekly updates. The update covers public and private schools, nurseries, and kindergartens across the country. In Dubai, schools can submit requests for an earlier return to classrooms, but any decision depends on approval from the Ministry of Education. There’s still no update for university students. As it was announced on March 16, federal government employees with children in kindergarten through Grade 8...

If you need a recipe for a rainy day, we’ve got four. These comfort dishes, loved by k-pop idols like BTS’s Jin, BLACKPINK’s Jennie, Hwasa, and EXO’s Chanyeol, are all easy to make, if you’re not much of a cook. Want to try what your favourite celebrity eats when they’re after a little comfort? Here are the recipes. BTS’s Jin and his go-to Spicy Noodle Soup Try Janchi Guksu when you want something spicy and simple. You’ll be working with thin noodles, a few vegetables like onion, zucchini, and carrot, plus some anchovies and kelp for the broth. Nothing complicated,...

In times when a bit of extra kindness can go a long way, small actions can make a big difference. Uber is currently running a good initiative that doubles your tip for taxi driver rides in the UAE, and it’s available until end of March. When you leave a tip of AED 10 or more after your trip, and Uber matches it. Your driver receives twice the amount, while you pay exactly what you chose. It’s an easy way to offer a bit more support. For many drivers, tips are an important part of their daily income, so having them...

A new global ranking is out, and it's another positive update for everyone calling the UAE home. TheWorld Happiness Report 2026 named the UAE the happiest country in the Arab world. It also ranks 21stglobally, ahead of the US (23rd) and the UK (29th). Several key factors are taken into account: social support GDP per capita healthy life expectancy freedom to make life choices generosity perceptions of corruption The result is also based on how people evaluate their own lives, not just economic indicators. Residents in the UAE reported more positive emotions than negative ones, pointing to a generally balanced...

The first day of Eid Al Fitr in 2026 will begin with prayers across the UAE, as the official timings have now been confirmed. Whether you're starting your day in Abu Dhabi, Dubai, or any other emirate, here’s what you need to know. Here are the confirmed Eid Al Fitr prayer timings in 2026 for each emirate: Fujairah: 6:10 AM Umm Al Quwain and Ras Al Khaimah: 6:12 AM Sharjah and Ajman: 6:16 AM Dubai: 6:18 AM Abu Dhabi: 6:20 AM The prayers will be held in approved mosques across the UAE. Please note that traditional open-air prayer grounds will...

Pets bring so much joy into our lives, don’t they? Now’s your chance to celebrate that bond and share your heartwarming story with the world. Here’s a wonderful initiative by Shory that’s spreading goodness and filling social media feeds with moments of love across the UAE. Thousands of pet owners have already shared touching rescue journeys and funny moments with their pets. If you’re looking for a moment of warmth, explore #EveryPetHasAShory on social media. And if you're a pet parent in the UAE, don’t hesitate to join. You can share up to five photos of your pet on Instagram...