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Dubai: Parkin has outlined the public parking fee structure in Dubai, with charges applying from Monday to Saturday between 8am and 10pm. Public parking is free on Sundays and public holidays, while tariffs vary between premium and regular areas and according to the time of day. Peak hours run from 8am to 10am and from 4pm to 8pm, while off-peak hours are from 10am to 4pm and from 8pm to 10pm. According to information shared through the company’s digital platforms, parking in premium areas costs AED 6 per hour during peak hours. No additional cost is imposed during the specified…

Etihad Airways has cancelled flights between Abu Dhabi and three Saudi Arabian cities – Dammam, Jeddah and Riyadh – until Saturday, October 24, due to regional disruption.The airline said all flights between Abu Dhabi and Dammam, as well as Abu Dhabi and Riyadh, had been cancelled through October 24.Stay up to date with the latest news. Follow KT on WhatsApp Channels.Services between Abu Dhabi and Jeddah have also been affected, with four flights cancelled: EY601 and EY603 from Abu Dhabi to Jeddah, and EY602 and EY604 from Jeddah to Abu Dhabi.The UAE carrier had previously announced flight cancellations until October…

Alejandro Davidovich Fokina fought back to beat rising star Rafael Jodar in the final of the Shanghai Masters on Sunday to claim the biggest title of his career.The gutsy world number 26 from Spain outlasted his tiring compatriot 1-6, 7-6 (7/5), 6-4.”I don’t know what to say, I don’t know what I feel. Just like a huge relief,” Davidovich Fokina said.It is a first title at the prestigious 1000 level for the 27-year-old, who extended his winning streak in China to 10 matches after claiming victory in Chengdu.The 20-year-old Jodar, ranked 13 and rising fast, was the youngest man to…

DUBAI, 18th October, 2026 (WAM) — Dubai Municipality has completed more than 107 projects with a combined value of AED1.6 billion in 2026, marking a significant milestone in the continued development of Dubai’s public spaces and community spaces. Delivered through its Public Facilities Agency, the projects reflect the Municipality’s commitment to expanding the city’s public destinations, enhancing everyday experiences for residents and visitors. The projects form part of an integrated development programme that extends across public parks, beaches, neighbourhood beautification, landscaping community facilities. Beyond its own public destinations, the Agency has contributed to the development of essential facilities for other…

Abu Dhabi: The National Center of Meteorology (NCM) has forecast higher-than-average temperatures and rainfall across the UAE from November 2026 to March 2027, with a 96% probability of El Niño continuing and the possibility of strong weather conditions, particularly towards the end of the period, if suitable climatic conditions develop. In its seasonal forecast report on the effects of El Niño and La Niña, the NCM said current climate indicators in the Pacific Ocean point to significant El Niño activity continuing until February, with its effects expected to extend to the UAE until April 2027. The centre said climate models…

DIEZ records 17% growth in trade across its three economic zones, marking its sixth consecutive record first-half performanceHis Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence of the UAE, and Chairman of The Executive Council of Dubai, commended the Dubai Integrated Economic Zones Authority (DIEZ) for achieving another record trade performance in the first half of 2026. Source: Emirates 24|7

Home UAE Chinese police officers praise Dubai Police leadership programme for advancing innovation and international cooperation PIL Diploma participants Wang Ji Rong and Zhou Xumin highlight practical training, technology and global connections as key outcomes of the programme Emirates247 Published: 18 October 2026, 16:37 (UAE)4 min read Police Superintendent Class 1 Wang Ji Rong, from the People’s Public Security University of China, and First Class Police Officer Zhou Xumin, from the Yangzhou Municipal Public Security Bureau in Jiangsu Province, China, joined officers from around the world in the specialised programme organised by Dubai Police in collaboration with Rabdan Academy. Source:…

ABU DHABI, 18th October, 2026 (WAM) — The 6G Summit in the AI Era, the first of its kind in the Middle East and North Africa, will kick off tomorrow in Abu Dhabi. Organised by the Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA), the two-day summit will bring together leading representatives of regulatory authorities, the technology sector, and international academic and research institutions, providing a regional platform to discuss the technical and regulatory priorities for the next generation of telecommunications. The summit comes at a pivotal time as preparations for 6G technology accelerate, building on the UAE’s leadership and excellence…

Abu Dhabi: Abu Dhabi Police seized 9,237 electric scooters for violating traffic rules and regulations during the first 10 months of 2026. The scooters were seized for being used on public roads, between vehicles and in lanes not designated for them, posing a danger to riders and other road users. The Traffic and Security Patrols Directorate said some of the most dangerous behaviours include riding electric scooters between vehicles, failing to pay attention to traffic and not wearing helmets and other safety equipment. Such practices increase the risk of traffic accidents that could result in serious injuries or deaths, the…

Property rents in Dubai have fallen in most residential communities between the third quarter of 2025 and 2026, according to Property Finder.The real estate platform tracked ten key apartment communities, nine of which saw median asking rents falling year-on-year, including Jumeirah Village Circle, Business Bag, Downtown Dubai, Dubai Marina, Arjan, Dubai Creek Harbour, Mohammed Bin Rashid City, Meydan, and Palm Jumeirah.Dubai Hills Estate was the only community that did not see a rise or fall in rents, staying flat for the entire duration of the period between Q3 2025 and Q3 2026, as per the data.“In September 2026, the average…