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Dubai: Dubai Municipality has published an official map identifying the areas where shared housing is permitted under the emirate's new regulatory framework for shared accommodation.The map, prepared by the Executive Planning Department, classifies approved locations into two categories: areas where shared housing is fully permitted throughout the community and areas where it is permitted only…

Abu Dhabi: The UAE Government has issued a Federal Decree-Law amending certain provisions of the Crimes and Penalties Law as part of ongoing efforts to develop criminal policy and enhance the efficiency of the legislative system while balancing justice requirements, societal protection and humanitarian considerations.The amendments reorganise a number of provisions related to qisas (retribution)…

Dubai: If you have ever lost or damaged your Dubai driving licence, there is an easy way to apply for a replacement card, with the application process completely online.The Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) allows UAE citizens and residents to apply for a replacement card through its online channels – the website, www.rta.ae, or the…

Dubai: It wasn’t until he’d woken up the next day that 49-year-old Indian Portuguese expat Leonard Rego realised he had left the most important piece of luggage in the taxi he took home from the airport.Passport, laptop, his personal phone … the bag carried almost everything he needed to operate as the head of a…

Dubai: Love Thai food and culture? Grab your family and friends, and experience Thailand right here in Dubai.The city is featuring a celebration of Thailand’s culture and food this November, so there are plenty of activities and events to pick from. Check them out below:Thai Food MarketEvery first Sunday of the month at the Royal…

Global Village, one of the world's most important cultural parks and the region's premier family-friendly destination for culture, entertainment and shopping, will reopen its doors to guests in its 31st season on Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 6pm.The new season brings a range of new additions and experiences, as well as the return of many…

SHARJAH: Air Arabia on Thursday announced the launch of its new non-stop service between Sharjah International Airport and Amman City Airport (ADJ), starting 15th November 2026.The new service will operate four times weekly, marking the second airport in the Jordanian capital served by Air Arabia from Sharjah, complementing the airline’s existing services to Queen Alia…

A massive fire broke out at the asphalt storage facility of an oil refinery in Erbil province, northern Iraq, last night. According to security sources and eyewitnesses, ten firefighting teams were deployed to control the blaze. Sources at the scene indicated that thick smoke rose hundreds of metres into the air, covering a large area.…

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, met with Dr. Khaled El-Enany, Director General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), during the second day of the World Governments Summit 2026. The Summit runs in Dubai until 5 February…

In this interview, the Head of DMI's Sama Dubai TV Channel, Hamda Al Basata gives her insights into the role of TV in the social media age 1) How does Sama Dubai balance Emirati values with modern media trends? At Sama Dubai, our compass is always Emirati values, family cohesion, respect, heritage, and community spirit.…

Sarah Al Jarman – Head of Television and Radio Channels, Dubai Media What is Dubai Media Incorporated’s main objective in launching Dubai+? Dubai+ reflects the directives of His Highness Sheikh Ahmed bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum to accelerate digital transformation and position Dubai as a global hub for content creation. It is the cornerstone…

Dubai has unveiled the official calendar of events for Ramadan in Dubai, presented through a citywide programme of cultural, community, and destination-led experiences, which is expected to span approximately 30 days. Ramadan holds a central place in the social and spiritual life of the UAE, defined by reflection, generosity, and compassion. In Dubai, the Holy…

Her Highness Sheikha Latifa bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Chairperson of the Dubai Culture and Arts Authority (Dubai Culture), reviewed the progress of the Al Fahidi Fort rehabilitation project, launched by His Highness Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai, Deputy Prime Minister, Minister of Defence, and Chairman of…

Brand Dubai, the creative arm of the Government of Dubai Media Office, has announced the launch of the second edition of the ‘Dubai’s Best Decorated Ramadan Homes’ competition, as part of the ‘Ramadan in Dubai’ campaign. The competition is organised in collaboration with Emarat Al Youm. Now in its second year, the competition calls on…

In a remarkable and extremely rare incident, 27-year-old Zeenat Waheed, a woman from Pakistan, delivered six babies at the District Headquarters Hospital in Rawalpindi. The newborns consist of four boys and two girls, each weighing less than two pounds. Despite the unusual circumstances, all six babies and their mother are in good health, according to…

The heavy rains that swept across various parts of the country last week revealed this vintage gem, which dates back to the sixties.. The bottle, found by heritage enthusiast and researcher Ali Rashid Muhyan Al Katbi, was nestled in a crevice among rocks in Al Dhaid, Sharjah. Upon closer examination, it was identified as an…

Renovating a kitchen can be a costly endeavor, but for Betty and Robert Fooks from Dorset, it turned out to be a highly profitable one. While renovating their farmhouse, they stumbled upon an unexpected windfall: over **1,000 17th-century coins** concealed beneath the kitchen floor. Robert Fooks, an agricultural engineer, made the remarkable discovery when he…

A 14-year-old boy was killed and four other people were injured after a stabbing in London on Tuesday involving a man with a sword. Police said they did not believe the incident was terrorism-related and there was no ongoing threat to the wider community. Police tasered and arrested the man after the incident near Hainault…

Twelve people were killed and at least 60 injured in Mumbai after a billboard collapsed during a fierce storm. The signage collapsed at a petrol station in the city’s east, trapping dozens of people underneath. An excavator was brought in to dig through the wreckage as rescuers worked to find any survivors. Eight bodies had…

Dubai: The level of salt, sugar and fat in some of the most common food products in the UAE is about to come down, as the Ministry of Health and Prevention (MOHAP) implements new caps on sodium, processed sugar and fat that will be implemented in phases all the way up to 2030.On October 6,…

AQABA: His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, arrived in Aqaba, Jordan, on Monday on a working visit to participate in the groundbreaking ceremony of the Aqaba–Al-Shidiyeh–Maan Railway Project.His Majesty King Abdullah II bin Al Hussein of Jordan personally received His Highness upon arrival at King Hussein…

LONDON: British counter-terrorism police are investigating a suspected plot targeting RAF Fairford, a key UK airbase used by the United States, after the arrest of five men near the facility and a separate arrest of a dual UK-Iranian national. While authorities have not publicly detailed the alleged plan, attention has focused on possible Iranian involvement.…

US blockade chokes oil revenues as military buildup adds pressure on Tehran Dubai: Iran is coming under intensifying pressure on two fronts as President Donald Trump tightens the economic squeeze on Tehran while simultaneously building…

Oil prices soar as regional tensions disrupt energy markets Hopes of a quick reopening of the Strait of Hormuz have suffered another setback, while a major new military operation in Yemen threatens to widen the…

SAO PAULO: Brazilian Senator Flavio Bolsonaro will face President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in the runoff of the presidential election, the country's electoral authority said on Sunday.With just over 97 per cent of ballots counted, the right-wing challenger secured 47.45 per cent of valid votes in the first round, outperforming forecasts in most private…

CommerCity expansion comes as demand for Dubai’s digital trade infrastructure grows Dubai: Dubai CommerCity is set to add more than 91,000 square metres of new space in a Phase 2 expansion involving investments of more…

Fitch expects Ras Al Khaimah growth to rebound to 5% in 2027 amid fiscal strength Ras Al Khaimah: International credit ratings agency Fitch has affirmed Ras Al Khaimah’s Long-Term Issuer Default Ratings (IDRs) at ‘A+’,…

The National Center of Meteorology expects rainfall across the UAE this October to be slightly above average. The average rainfall in the country during the month is 5.2mm.The centre said temperatures are also expected to be above average, with the country's average temperature in October standing at 29.7°C.Humidity levels remain high during the month, with…

First phase covers Abu Dhabi, Dubai, Al Dhaid and Fujairah passenger stations Abu Dhabi: Etihad Rail, Q Mobility and Parkin have signed a strategic partnership to develop and operate smart parking facilities across Etihad Rail’s…

NAGOYA, Japan: India humiliated a second-string Sri Lanka side by 124 runs at the Asian Games on ‌Thursday to book a gold-medal decider against rivals Pakistan in the T20 tournament.The day after India's depleted one-day international team completed the second-highest successful chase in an eight-wicket win over the West Indies, Shreyas Iyer's T20 side dismissed…

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has addressed a message to the new generation as part of his book 'The Letters', the second part of 'Lessons from life'.In his message, His Highness said: “To the generation that will lead change… to…

BAKU, Azerbaijan: George Russell held off Red Bull’s four-times world champion Max Verstappen to complete a lights-to-flag win in Saturday’s Azerbaijan Grand Prix for Mercedes with teammate Kimi ⁠Antonelli limiting the damage to his championship lead by finishing fifth.Russell took the flag 0.196 seconds ahead of the flying Dutchman, who started eighth but crossed the…

Abu Dhabi: The European Union said that, from the UAE’s early days, Europe and the UAE have forged a partnership shaped by geographical proximity, strengthened by growing economic ties, and guided by a shared commitment to prosperity, security and long-term stability.This came in a statement published by the Delegation of the European Union to the…

His Highness Sheikh Tahnoun bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Deputy Ruler of Abu Dhabi and National Security Adviser, has extended his sincere condolences to His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and the Al Maktoum family."Sincere condolences and heartfelt sympathy to His Highness…

NEW YORK - Coco Gauff is back in the U.S. Open quarterfinals for the first time since winning the tournament three years ago.The No. 4 seed beat No. 14 Iva Jovic 6-1, 6-4 on Monday night for her 10th consecutive victory. She advanced to face fifth-seeded Mirra Andreeva on Wednesday.Gauff won the U.S. Open in…

NEW YORK: Alexander Zverev weathered a storm from Lorenzo ‌Sonego to reach the U.S. Open second round on Tuesday and keep alive his bid to reach a third straight Grand Slam final, after relentless rain wreaked havoc with the schedule at Flushing Meadows.Americans Madison Keys, Coco Gauff and Taylor Fritz earlier powered through under the…

Seven-times Grand Slam champion Carlos Alcaraz said "intrusive thoughts" about the timing of his return were the toughest part of a wrist injury layoff that sidelined ‌him for nearly five months ahead of his U.S. Open title defence.The 23-year-old Spaniard, who became the youngest man to complete the career Grand Slam when he claimed his…

Washington: The Trump administration has proposed making permanent a controversial fee of more than US$100,000 for new H-1B visas, significantly increasing the cost of bringing highly skilled foreign workers to the United States.The proposal, published by the US Department of Homeland Security in the Federal Register on Monday, would set the fee at US$103,265 and…

Dubai: Esha Oza will lead a 15-member UAE squad at the Women's T20 Asia Cup 2026, starting August 28 at the Dubai International Stadium. The tournament, which will conclude on September 13, marks the first time UAE will host the continental event, with all matches played under lights.The hosts have been placed in Group B…

Cape Canaveral, Fla.: The mission to save NASA’s sinking Swift Observatory was called off Wednesday, dooming the telescope to a fiery reentry later this year.NASA and Katalyst Space Technologies announced the news more than a month after the startup's Link spacecraft rocketed away to the telescope's rescue.Katalyst said Link will not attempt to capture Swift…

Jerusalem: US Middle East negotiator Jared Kushner met Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday after holding lengthy talks with Hamas leaders in Egypt, as Washington stepped up efforts to secure support for a US-backed roadmap aimed at advancing a ceasefire in Gaza.Kushner's meeting with Netanyahu came after the Israeli leader rejected the 15-point proposal,…

Washington/Seoul: US President Donald Trump has instructed the Pentagon to "substantially reduce" joint military exercises with South Korea, citing the cost of the drills, tensions with North Korea and Seoul's refusal to participate in US military action against Iran.The announcement came just hours before the annual Ulchi Freedom Shield exercises were due to begin.In a…

Food security is a critical and complex policy priority for governments worldwide, involving deep-rooted and systemic challenges across global and national food systems. Population growth, geopolitical risks, trade fragility, technology, and climate change are intensifying these issues, according to a report from Strategy&.

Israel dragged America into another war, then sat back on the spectator bench and watched U.S. taxpayers foot the bill. Borrowed money burned into bombs. Billions more bled out at gas stations and in inflation, all to reopen a strait that was open before Donald was duped into fighting Benjamin’s war. Now Benjamin Netanyahu watches…

TEHRAN — When history writes the epitaph of the nonproliferation regime, July 22, 2026, may serve as its final chapter. That Wednesday, United States Energy Secretary Chris Wright sat beneath American and Saudi flags in Washington to sign a 30-year civilian nuclear cooperation agreement.

US presidents’ National Security Strategies accurately reflect the direction of their foreign policies, which are governed by American interests that are not always explicitly stated, yet are not difficult to surmise. The National Security Strategy is an official presidential document issued by the President of the United States outlining the country’s national security and foreign…

Months ago, when I wrote 'Building Resilience: The Infrastructure You Didn’t See,' I argued that the UAE had spent decades quietly building systems designed to protect, ones the world overlooked while it watched the skyline. I believed in every word. What I did not anticipate was how completely the evidence would arrive, or how fast.Within…

The figures emerging from Dubai’s office sales market in the first half of 2026 are not merely a passing real estate surge. And they are more than another real estate milestone.They are a highly significant economic indicator of a deeper shift in the emirate’s position as a global hub for business, capital, and cross-border companies.Multinationals…