Pope Francis called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza and the release of all Israeli hostages in an Easter Sunday address that marked the most important day on the Christian calendar by deploring the suffering caused by wars. The pontiff presided...

A14-year-old boy who had fled his father’s home and resorted to begging has been reunited with his mother, Dubai Police said yesterday. His plight was discovered during the ‘Combat Begging’ campaign of Dubai Police, which has been stepped up in...

The UAE Cabinet has announced a one-week holiday for the public sector to mark Eid Al Fitr. UAE authorities announced that the holidays for government workers will begin on Monday, April 8 until Sunday, April 14. Regular working hours will resume on...

Dubai will implement a comprehensive ban on all single-use bags, including plastic, paper and biodegradable ones, from June 1, it was revealed yesterday. Starting June 1, retailers will also have to stop levying the 25 fils fee which has been imposed...

As Ramadan draws to a close next month and the UAE readies for Eid celebrations, Algerian expat and UAE resident Nour El Houda Ghediri looks forward to a week of prep while bonding with her loving family. From making traditional sweets in the kitchen...

Dubai will implement a comprehensive ban on all single-use bags, including plastic, paper and biodegradable ones, from June 1, it was revealed yesterday. Starting June 1, retailers will also have to stop levying the 25 fils fee which has been imposed...