Google Street View is now available in Sharjah and Ajman. Users will now be able to view and navigate 360-degree street-level imagery of major streets across the two emirates. Street View was launched in the UAE in 2013 focusing on the Burj Khalifa, followed by the Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Liwa desert in Abu Dhabi. In 2014, Dubai was the first Arab city to have Street View on a street level.
UAE announces new cut-off age for KG, Grade 1 school admissions
Starting the 2026–2027 academic year, the cut-off age for admissions to Kindergarten and Grade 1 will shift to December 31, from the previous date of August 31.
UAE honours Professor Majed Chergui with 'Great Arab Minds' award
Professor Majed Chergui has been honoured with the UAE's "Great Arab Minds" award in Natural Sciences for his pioneering contributions to capturing ultrafast motion at the atomic scale.
UAE issues yellow alert as dusty conditions reduce visibility
Motorists have been advised to exercise caution on the road after UAE weather bureau issued a yellow dust alert and warned of visibility dropping to less than 2,000 metres in some parts.
Traffic diversions in Ras Al Khor for Dubai Metro Blue Line works
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) has advised motorists of new traffic diversions in Ras Al Khor as construction works continue for the Metro Blue Line project.
