Eid Al Adha 2025 in UAE: Prayer timings across Emirates revealed

UAE residents are gearing up for a four-day break to celebrate the Islamic festival of Eid Al Adha. More than just a public holiday, the festival holds deep spiritual significance for Muslims. It is observed a day after Arafah, the holiest day in Islam, and is marked by prayers, celebrations, and festive meals shared with […]

Sharjah fire: Cooling operations underway after massive blaze in Al Hamriyah

Cooling operations are currently underway at Al Hamriyah Port in Sharjah, following a massive fire that took 24 hours to bring under control. The fire broke out at 6.10 am on Saturday and was fully contained by 6.25am on Sunday morning, according to officials. The cooling process aims to prevent any potential flare-ups; once the […]

UAE: 3 rare Arabian spotted eagle owl babies hatch in Sharjah

In a rare and heartwarming event, three Arabian Spotted Eagle Owl chicks hatched at the Kalba Birds of Prey Centre, the Environment and Protected Areas Authority of Sharjah announced. This particular species — rarely found in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, Oman and Yemen — originates from Africa. The centre said the event “marks a milestone” […]

Sharjah: Firefighters put out massive fire that raged for nearly 24 hours

After a major blaze broke out at around 8am at Hamriyah Port in Sharjah on Saturday, specialised teams has completely controlled the fire at 6.25 am Sunday morning, within 24 hours of its outbreak, authorities confirmed. Authorities swiftly responded to the blaze, which ignited highly flammable materials stored on-site, and managed to prevent its spread; […]