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Hajj restrictions lifted by Saud Arabia

Travelling for Hajj? Here’s what you need to know

Thanks to technical integration with the Tasreeh platform, expatriates working during Hajj no longer need to visit Jawazat offices in person to obtain their permits

Dubai traffic: RTA mulls flexible working hours, remote work policies

The RTA has also awarded a Dhs786 million contract in early April for the construction of a new bridge to improve connectivity between Bur Dubai and the Dubai Islands

Dubai’s Global Village announces last day of season 29

The entertainment destination still has several exciting events lined up before the season concludes

Hajj 2025: 5 important rules you need to know

The Ministry announced that April 13, 2025 (Shawwal 15, 1446 AH), is the final date for Umrah visa holders to enter Saudi Arabia

Apple

Trump’s move: iPhones, laptops exempted from China tariffs

For the Chinese imports, the exclusion of the tech products applies only to Trump’s reciprocal tariffs, which climbed to 125 per cent this week

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Trade war: Gold bolts past key $3,200 mark on dollar slide

Bullion rose more than 1 per cent to scale an all-time peak of $3,219.84 earlier in the session, and has gained around 5 per cent this week

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Extra baggage room: flydubai to expand onboard luggage space

Passengers are increasingly connecting bin capacity with the room they expect for their carry-on bags

iPhone 15

Apple airlifts 1.5m iPhones from India ‘to beat’ Trump tariffs

Analysts have warned that US prices of iPhones could surge, given Apple’s high reliance on imports from China, the main manufacturing hub of the devices

Dubai’s RTA adopts new technology for road assessment

The technology also enables safe and efficient inspection of elevated assets along highways and major roads

Oil prices set for third straight weekly gain on supply concerns

Trade war: Oil suffers biggest 5-day drop since 2022

Oil prices dropped to their lowest in more than four years on looming demand concerns fuelled by the tariffs war between the US and China

Trump’s tariffs kick in, triggering fresh market sell-off

US and China are stuck in an unprecedented, and expensive, game of chicken, and it seems that both sides are unwilling to back down

6G in UAE: Impact on homes, businesses you need to know

For e&’s customers—already experiencing gigabit fibre speeds—these tests open the door to next-level wireless connectivity

Trump Inauguration: Dollar dips, stocks creep higher as his second term dawns

Trump tariffs: Your next iPhone could cost you $1100 more

The penalties announced by Trump on Wednesday triggered a plunge in world financial markets on Thursday and drew condemnation from other leaders

Big news from WhatsApp: Here’s what its new feature is all about

The feature is being rolled out globally and will expand over the next few weeks

Next UAE long weekend? Here’s when to expect it

However, these dates may vary depending on the moon sighting

How will Trump’s reciprocal tariffs impact Indian exports?

The United States imposes a 2.5 per cent tariff on passenger vehicle imports, while India imposes 70 per cent, the White House said in a statement

Video: All you need to know about Emirates’ new courier service

The airline introduces this service after nearly four decades of transporting people and goods worldwide

Major real estate reform: Will Saudi Arabia implement a rent cap?

Saudi authorities have also lifted the ban on transactions related to sales, purchases, subdivisions, and permits in northern Riyadh

UAE

UAE announces March 30 as first day of Eid Al Fitr

The UAE Council for Fatwa had deployed AI-powered drones to sight the Shawwal crescent moon for the year 1446 AH

Eid holidays in UAE: Dubai airport set to welcome 3.6m guests

Daily traffic is expected to average 276,000 guests, with the sharpest rise projected in the first week of April

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Eid holidays 2025: What to know before driving from UAE to Oman by car

UAE tops the list of the six Arab nationalities visiting Oman, with 1.1 million visitors coming to the country in 2024

Big changes ahead: Airlines tighten rules for power banks, phones

Aviation has long recognised the batteries as a safety concern, and rules are periodically tightened in response to accidents

Eid Al Fitr holiday in Dubai: Here’s what Emirates passengers need to know

Emirates has urged passengers departing from Dubai to arrive at the airport well in advance to avoid congestion around the Terminal 3 entrances

Dubai’s Al Khail Metro Station now has a new name

Dubai’s RTA will update and rename the station names on both the external and indoor directional signage for all metro stations, from April to June 2025

GII acquires SAR600m stake in Saudi hospital chain

Dhamani platform: Deadline for hospitals, clinics nears

Institutions failing to meet the deadline will be removed from the networks of health service providers affiliated with insurance companies

These Asian airlines have just banned power banks onboard

Last year three incidents a fortnight of overheating lithium batteries on planes were recorded globally by the US Federal Aviation Administration

Pakistan pauses rate cuts, but likely not for long

Economists said the government should shift its focus to implementing economic reforms as interest rate cuts are not the elixir for growth

Musk’s Starlink, India’s Reliance sign surprise satellite internet deal

The deal follows a similar partnership announcement between Starlink and India’s No. 2 telecom player Bharti Airtel a day before

Dubai to get new free zone cluster: All details here

It aims to foster a unique, collaborative ecosystem to support and accelerate the industry’s growth