Dubai RTA announces partial closure of Al Ittihad Road in both directions on June 1
The closure will affect three out of five lanes between Dubai and Sharjah, from 12 midnight until 10am, due to scheduled road works.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Khaleej Times
5 minutes ago
- Khaleej Times
UAE announces new academic calendar for public, private schools
The UAE Ministry of Education on Wednesday, July 23, announced a new structure for the academic calendar starting from 2025–2026. The new school calendar sets unified dates for the start of the academic year, end of the three terms and end of term breaks. The calendar applies to all public and private schools nationwide, the ministry said. The new structure has been approved by the Education, Human Development, and Community Development Council (EHCD). The start of the academic year will be from August 25 with the end of the academic year pencilled in for July 3, 2026. The winter break will be from December 8 to January 4, 2026. Schools will resume on January 5. Spring break will be from March 16 to 29 with schools resuming on March 30. For private schools in Sharjah, the spring break will be from March 16 to 22 with institutions set to resume on March 23.
Zawya
36 minutes ago
- Zawya
Arada awards $184.6mln contract to build Armani Beach Residences
Arada has awarded the main construction contract for the ultra-luxury Armani Beach Residences at Palm Jumeirah to a subsidiary of global construction giant China Railway Group Ltd (CREC). Valued at AED678 million, the contract will result in the development of the landmark project by the end of 2027. CREC subsidiary China Tiesju Civil Engineering has extensive experience across the Middle East, Africa, Latin America and Asia in executing complex projects. The conglomerate's track record of on-time delivery to an exceptional level of quality underscores Arada's commitment to setting a new standard for the high-end Dubai residential market. Designed in partnership with Armani/Casa Interior Design Studio and the Pritzker-Prize-winning Japanese architect Tadao Ando, Armani Beach Residences at Palm Jumeirah features panoramic views of the Arabian Gulf and Dubai's famed skyline, as well as 90,000 square feet of high-quality amenities and 57 individually designed homes. Ahmed Alkhoshaibi, Group CEO of Arada, said, 'This appointment marks a key step forward for a project that stands as one of Dubai's most anticipated ultra-luxury developments, and is in line with our promise to work with world-class partners on this landmark project. Set against the iconic backdrop of Palm Jumeirah, Armani Beach Residences reflects Arada's ambition to deliver exceptional design, craftsmanship, and a truly elevated lifestyle experience.' Launched in 2024, Armani Beach Residences at Palm Jumeirah has set a new benchmark for design-led ultra-luxury beachfront living in Dubai, combining minimalism, natural harmony and refined detail with impressive views of the Arabian Gulf and Dubai's skyline from the outer crescent of the iconic man-made islands.
Zawya
36 minutes ago
- Zawya
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi expands operations in Multan, Faisalabad
Air Arabia Abu Dhabi announced the expansion of its operations in Pakistan with increased flight frequencies to two key cities in Pakistan; Faisalabad and Multan. The increase in capacity further strengthens air connectivity between the UAE and Pakistan, reinforcing the airline's commitment to offering affordable, reliable, and convenient travel options to its growing customer base. Flights to Multan have increased from two to five flights per week and will operate daily starting September. Meanwhile, services to Faisalabad have doubled from two to four weekly flights, offering passengers greater convenience and more flexible travel options. Adel Al Ali, Group Chief Executive Officer, Air Arabia, said, 'Pakistan remains a key growth market for Air Araia Abu Dhabi. The increased frequencies to Multan and Faisalabad reflect our commitment to meeting the growing demand for affordable and reliable air travel between the UAE and Pakistan, while providing our customers with greater convenience and enhanced connectivity'. In addition to the frequency increases, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi recently launched a new direct route to Sialkot, further expanding its footprint across Pakistan and catering to the growing demand for affordable air travel between the two countries. As part of its broader growth strategy, Air Arabia Abu Dhabi plans to add two more aircraft to its fleet before the end of the year, enhancing its operational capacity and supporting the launch of new routes as it continues to grow its network across key markets.
