Public transport buses in Abu Dhabi will stop accepting cash payments, starting from October 11. The Department of Transport is advising commuters to purchase Hafilat smartcards before boarding. Its decision to stop using money boxes for bus fares is aimed at reducing congestion while getting on and off the bus. Hafilat cards can be purchased from bus stations, malls as well as online ticketing machines.
4 killed due to red light violations in Dubai since start of 2026
Four people were killed and 55 more injured in traffic accidents caused by drivers jumping red lights in Dubai since the start of 2026.
Father's Day: H.H. Sheikh Mohammed remembers 'their virtues, their lives'
In a post to mark Father's Day, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, said we remain a reflection of their contributions long after they are gone.
H.H. Sheikh Mohamed marks Father's Day with tribute to late Sheikh Zayed
UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has marked Father's Day by posting a beautiful photography from his childhood, paying special tribute to Founding Father, the late Sheikh Zayed, and saluting "every father who follows in his footsteps".
Dubai Civility Committee discuss new plans to enhance urban experience
Dubai Civility Committee held its fifth meeting this week to review the latest initiatives to elevate the experience of residents and visitors in Dubai.
UAE sends more aid to Gaza
The UAE, through Operation Chivalrous Knight 3, continues its humanitarian efforts to support Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, as five aid convoys entered this week, comprising 64 trucks carrying 786 tonnes of food parcels and shelter supplies.
2:00pm - 6:00pm
Brent Black has the biggest stories of the day and the stuff you might have missed.
The Fate Of Ophelia
Taylor Swift
The Middle
Zedd & Maren Morris
Daisies
Justin Bieber