The National Centre of Meteorology (NCM) has predicted a period of relatively unsettled weather across the country from Saturday, April 18, to Wednesday, April 22.

The four astronauts chosen for the Artemis 2 Moon mission will be the first to journey there in over fifty years, marking a significant moment in American space exploration.

As the new academic year begins amidst the ongoing US-Israel-Iran war, several Indian schools in the UAE are implementing practical solutions to keep students on track. With many families reluctant to send their children back to campus, schools are taking the initiative to deliver textbooks directly to homes, a move that has been positively received by parents eager to maintain educational continuity.

Published: Thu 2 Apr 2026, 7:42 PM

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The UAE is experiencing a brief spell of rainy weather starting Tuesday, March 31, and expected to continue until Wednesday, April 1, 2026. In light of these conditions, Abu Dhabi Police have taken to X to advise drivers against parking under bridges and in tunnels during the rainfall.

A 32-year-old Gulf national, identified by his initials H. M., has been sentenced to one year in prison for violating Dubai’s drug testing rules and failing to take advantage of a legal opportunity to rehabilitate.

Working from home in the UAE does not mean fewer rules or flexible obligations. Employees are still bound by the same working hours, performance standards and legal responsibilities as office-based staff.

The weather today is expected to be fair in general and partly cloudy at times as per a forecast by the National Centre of Meteorology (NCM).

During the holy month of Ramadan, the night sky is putting on a rare spectacle — a planetary parade visible to residents across the UAE. As families gather in deserts and quiet spots beyond the city lights to break their fast, they can gaze up to the cosmos to see numerous planets adorn the skyline.

For thousands of UAE students aiming for top US universities, academic excellence remains a priority.

A labour court in Abu Dhabi has ordered an employee to pay over Dh290,000 to his former company, after he was found guilty of embezzling the firm's money.

Question: I work for a mainland company in Dubai and was assigned a project just one month before my leave is due to start. The project will take at least three months to complete, and I am working against a deadline. It is impossible to complete the project if I go on leave. My boss refuses to reassign it to someone else, saying that I can work while on leave if required. What are my legal options in this situation? Can my boss ask me to work while I am on leave? Can I be dismissed for not completing the project if its deadline coincides with my approved leave?