Allpublic parking in Dubai will be free of charge on Monday, June 15, 2026, except for multi-storey parking facilities as part of the Hijri New Year public holiday, the Roads and Transport Authority announced on Saturday. Standard parking tariffs will resume on Tuesday, June 16, 2026.
Both the red and green lines of the Dubai Metro will extend their operations from 5am to midnight on June 15. Dubai Tram will also operate from 5am to 1am on the day.
Passengers are advised to use Route E101 from Ibn Battuta Bus Station to Abu Dhabi during this time. For updated bus timings during the holiday period, customers are advised to check the S’hail app.
There will also be changes in the schedule for marine transport. Residents can check for the updated schedule on.
Sharjah residents are already adjusting their routines as major road projects and traffic diversions get underway across the emirate, with many preparing for months of longer commutes before the expected improvements take effect.
The works, including the Al Taawun Tunnel project and other traffic enhancement initiatives, are designed to ease congestion in the long term. But for now, many commuters travelling between Sharjah and Dubai said they are spending more time on the road, particularly during the evening rush hour
Abbas W., who lives in Buhairah and works in Dubai, said his drive home on Thursday took nearly two hours — far longer than usual. "If this becomes the new normal for the next few months, we have to adapt rather than complain,” he said.
Abbas said he.
A Dubai court has convicted a 32-year-old man of robbery after he punched another man in the face and forcibly snatched a gold-plated chain from his neck during a confrontation linked to a financial dispute.
Investigations revealed that the defendant was carrying a knife during the incident. Authorities said he succeeded in taking the chain after using force to overpower the victim and prevent him from resisting.
The victim reported the incident to Dubai Police, prompting an investigation that relied on surveillance camera footage, witness statements and other evidence gathered from the scene.
Police inquiries helped establish the sequence of events and identify the suspect, who was later referred to the Public Prosecution and subsequently brought before the.
Dubai's marine transport network is set for a data-driven upgrade as the Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) rolls out an enhanced Seasonal Network initiative powered by artificial intelligence and predictive analytics. The move is designed to improve service flexibility and respond more efficiently to fluctuating passenger demand during peak seasons, public holidays and major events across the emirate.The summer operating plan, effective in July, is built on an integrated big-data repository tracking passenger numbers, revenue, and occupancy rates. Officials say the system sharpens forecasting accuracy and supports more responsive operational decisions as usage patterns shift throughout the year.
How the AI-led model works?
At the centre of the initiative is an AI-led model.
Three people are in critical condition after a fatal minibus crash that occurred on Emirates Road in Dubai on Sunday, a social worker dealing with the incident confirmed. The accident left seven dead and nine injured, police said.
“A total of eight people were admitted to hospital after the incident,” he said. “Four of them have been discharged. The condition of three workers — two Indians and one Nepali man — continues to be serious.
A total of 16 people were on board the minibus at the time. All were employees of a technical services company based in the UAE. The company is a contractor for various services including aluminum cladding, glass installation, and handyman services.
The nationalities of the deceased have also been.
As schools break for summer and airports across the UAE prepare for one of the busiest travel periods of the year, healthcare professionals are warning residents against a common but often overlooked travel mistake — leaving vaccinations until the final stages of trip planning.
While flights, accommodation and visa applications often take priority, many travellers fail to check whether their destination requires specific vaccines or health precautions. Doctors say this oversight can lead to unnecessary stress, disrupted travel plans and increased exposure to preventable illnesses.
Dr Malaz Yabrodi, internal medicine specialist at Medcare Shaikh Saqr Al Qasimi Hospital Sharjah, said many people wrongly assume that routine vaccinations provide sufficient protection.
Residents in the UAE will be able to access the newly approved oral Wegovy treatment within days after the first shipment arrived in the country, according to Novo Nordisk. Speaking to Khaleej Times, Emil Kongshoj Larsen, executive vice-president for international operations at Novo Nordisk, said the rollout marks more than the arrival of a new medicine, reflecting a broader shift in how obesity is being treated around the world. Larsen said obesity is increasingly being recognised as a chronic disease that requires long-term management and support, with healthcare systems gradually moving beyond traditional advice on diet and exercise alone."Obesity is typically a chronic, progressive and relapsing disease," Larsen said, adding that many patients require medical intervention.
