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If you’ve ever gone to one supermarket and wondered if the same items cost less somewhere else, you can now check in advance. A new website lets you compare prices on everyday items at different UAE retailers before shopping: Essential Goods Prices Platform, introduced by the UAE Ministry of Economy and Tourism. You can already find more than 30 essential items, including the basics most people buy every week: Cooking oils Eggs Dairy products Rice and sugar Bread Meat, poultry, and fish Fruits and vegetables Prices are updated daily using data from participating supermarkets. You can check the same items...

If you were planning to send your child back to school on the bus next week, you can go ahead as usual. In-person classes in the UAE resumed on Monday, April 20, and school transport is also running. School bus operations across the UAE will resume for both public and private schools. The decision follows ongoing assessments by the National Emergency and Crisis Management Authority, in coordination with the Ministry of Education and local education authorities. Earlier, on April 16, authorities had said that school buses would be postponed. That decision has now been reversed. View this post on Instagram...

If you’ve been wondering whether distance learning is about to end, here’s the latest from UAE authorities. Schools and kindergartens across the country are currently operating remotely, and that continues until April 17. Meanwhile, gradual return to in-person classes is being prepared. Here’s the full update. The Education, Human Resources and Community Development Council confirmed that nurseries, schools, and universities are moving toward in-person learning. Regular classes will resume across all nurseries, kindergartens, and public and private schools on April 20, 2026. Private schools can still use a hybrid rotational model when needed. All educational institutions are also expected to...

What your child eats at school has mostly been out of your hands. That’s starting to change in the UAE with a National Guide for Food and Beverages in the School Environment. The newly issued guide sets strict rules for what schools can serve, how food is handled, and who is responsible for it. According to it, all school food outlets must follow the same strict standards, whether it’s a canteen selling pre-packaged items, a cafeteria preparing sandwiches, or a full-service kitchen. There are 13 responsibilities covering how food is handled, prepared, and monitored. The most relevant change is that...

You’ve probably already noticed flags showing up on balconies, cars, shopfronts. And if you’ve been thinking of getting one too, you’re not alone. After HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum encouraged residents to raise the UAE flag as a sign of unity, demand has picked up fast across the country. The good news is you don’t have to look far. UAE flags are easy to find right now, in different sizes and quality levels. Here’s where to buy one. 1. Buy a Flag at Supermarkets If you want something today, head to Carrefour or Lulu Hypermarket. Flags are already...

Ever looked around your neighborhood and imagined every balcony, rooftop, and window carrying the UAE flag? With everyone joining in, that picture could be very real. On April 9, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister, and Ruler of Dubai, took to X to call on all residents to raise the UAE flag above homes and buildings across the country. “Let us raise the flag high above every home and building,” Sheikh Mohammed said, describing the flag as a sign of love for the country and loyalty to its leadership. دخلت دولة الإمارات الأزمة الأخيرة...

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...

The warning alert system is used to quickly inform UAE residents about important safety situations and provide instructions on what to do. The National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Authority (NCEMA) has now introduced a small update to the system, mainly adjusting the notification sound. From now on, alerts will follow two different sound settings depending on the time: During the day (9 AM until 10:30 PM): familiar high-tone alert sound when a warning is issued. When the situation is over, the system will send a normal message notification to indicate that it is safe to resume regular activities. At...

Ramadan in the UAE started on February 18, and across the country, the iftar cannons are ready to mark sunset the traditional way. All preparations are now complete, so if you’ve been wondering where to see Iftar cannons in Fujairah, here are the details. The General Command of Fujairah Police has confirmed that the traditional Ramadan cannon will be fired throughout the holy month at several locations across the emirate. The main site will be Sheikh Zayed Mosque in Fujairah. If you’ve never seen it in person, the iftar cannon is one of those traditions that connects everyone at the...

If you've been thinking of taking a trip across the UAE but the thought of hitting the road made you panic, here's some great news! Etihad Rail has just announced its first passenger train route that will link three cities. Very soon, you'll be able to leave the car behind and enjoy a more comfortable and speedy way to travel across the country. The first Etihad Rail route will connect the following cities and stations: Abu Dhabi: Mohammed bin Zayed City station Dubai: Jumeirah Golf Estates station Fujairah: Al Hilal City station Passenger services are set to begin later this...