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Meet Anvith Yalamanchili, the 17-year-old Dubai student who watched his brother’s school commute triple to 45 minutes and built a free carpool service that drew 1,000 sign-ups

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Meet Anvith Yalamanchili, the 17-year-old Dubai student who watched his brother’s school commute triple to 45 minutes and built a free carpool service that drew 1,000 sign-ups

Anvith Yalamanchili,17, has developed a car-pooling platform that has received institutional backing too from Damac When a student’s morning school journey in Dubai Sports City suddenly tripled from 15 minutes to 45 minutes after three new campuses opened nearby, his older brother decided to find a way to solve the traffic problem. Anvith Yalamanchili, a … Read more

Suspected Irish crime boss lands in Dublin after extradition from Dubai to face allegations

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Suspected Irish crime boss lands in Dublin after extradition from Dubai to face allegations

LONDON — The alleged leader of an Irish organized crime gang was extradited to Ireland from Dubai on Sunday to face allegations that he ran an international drug smuggling and money laundering empire with tentacles that stretched to Britain, Spain and the U.S. Suspected Irish crime boss lands in Dublin after extradition from Dubai to … Read more

Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum posts photo of lightning striking Burj Khalifa

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Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum posts photo of lightning striking Burj Khalifa

This stunning storm photo of Dubai Crown Prince Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed Al Maktoum at the Burj Khalifa is going viral: Here’s why Recent thunderstorms and rainfall in the UAE have flooded social media platforms with dramatic visuals of lightning striking Dubai’s iconic Burj Khalifa, with many viewers asking the same question: How could the … Read more

Surprise gifts at Dubai International make farewell emotional: What’s inside the popular ‘DXB gift pack’?

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Surprise gifts at Dubai International make farewell emotional: What’s inside the popular ‘DXB gift pack’?

DXB Tears: Surprise gift from Dubai International Airport melts hearts around the world In a week marked by travel disruptions, regional uncertainty from Iran’s war with the United States and Israel, and emotional departures, something unexpected happened at Dubai International, one of the world’s busiest airports, and it had nothing to do with flights. At … Read more

Emirates Airports Update 26 March 2026: Flight delays, cancellations as rainy weather disrupts travel to Dubai and Abu Dhabi

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Emirates Airports Update 26 March 2026: Flight delays, cancellations as rainy weather disrupts travel to Dubai and Abu Dhabi

Emirates flights grounded? What travelers need to know about current flight delays and cancellations As unsettled weather continues to sweep across the UAE, travel disruption is no longer limited to roads and city life, but has now spread to the skies, triggering a wave of flight delays, cancellations and emergency travel warnings from major airlines. … Read more

Dh1,000 fines, black spots, vehicle impoundments: UAE’s tough new rules for emirate car owners explained

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Dh1,000 fines, black spots, vehicle impoundments: UAE's tough new rules for emirate car owners explained

Think your car sounds cool? You can now be fined AED 1,000 in the UAE UAE authorities have issued a new warning to remind motorists that this warning has nothing to do with speeding or seat belts. Instead, attention has been diverted to the growing presence of noisy vehicles and illegally modified cars in the … Read more

Dubai-Oman green corridor comes online: UAE opens new routes to speed up sea and air cargo movement

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Dubai-Oman green corridor comes online: UAE opens new routes to speed up sea and air cargo movement

Dubai-Oman Green Corridor launched: Game changer for global trade Dubai and Oman have launched a “green corridor” for air and sea freight in a move that could redefine logistics across the Gulf, promising faster, more efficient and streamlined trade between Asia, the Middle East and Africa. middle East and beyond. At a time when global … Read more

Free parking for 3 days during Eid Al Fitr 2026: Metro, tram, Dubai RTA internal public transport timetable

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Free parking for 3 days during Eid Al Fitr 2026: Metro, tram, Dubai RTA internal public transport timetable

Dubai Eid 2026: Metro operating hours extended to 1am, free parking announced; full timetable inside Dubai is working on eid al-fitr Come Eid al-Fitr 2026, the city’s rhythm is about to shift, from early morning prayers to late-night celebrations, with events across the emirate following a completely different clock. To cope with the festive rush, … Read more

UAE issues emergency missile alert: Dubai confirms sound heard across emirate was successful anti-aircraft interception in Iran’s war with US and Israel

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UAE issues emergency missile alert: Dubai confirms sound heard across emirate was successful anti-aircraft interception in Iran's war with US and Israel

UAE issues emergency missile alert: Huge explosions heard across Dubai; here’s what happened Residents across the UAE received alarming notices of an emergency alert of a potential missile threat, urging people to seek safety immediately. Within minutes, confusion turned to concern, with loud sounds echoing across parts of Dubai and sparking widespread speculation online, but … Read more