His Highness Sheikh Dr Sultan bin Mohammed Al Qasimi, Supreme Council Member and Ruler of Sharjah, approved the 2026 employment plan, which provides 3,000 job opportunities for Sharjah citizens within …
Indian expat Shajeer Venga wins Rs 5 crore grand prize in Sharjah Islamic Bank’s lucky draw
Just weeks after opening a savings account with Sharjah Islamic Bank, an Abu Dhabi-based Indian expatriate has won the Dh2 million grand prize in the bank’s Millionaire campaign. Get breaking news …
Advanced bone marrow treatment in Abu Dhabi gives new hope to child with leukemia
Discover how Yas Clinic and ADSCC delivered advanced bone marrow transplants in Abu Dhabi to help a young child with aggressive leukemia, showcasing the UAE’s growing paediatric transplant excellence …
UAE becomes first Arab country to tighten online safety rules, set 15 as social media age threshold
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has approved a resolution setting 15 years as the minimum age for children to access and use social media platforms.
UAE becomes first Arab country to ban social media for children: Age checks, parental controls, data curbs explained
The UAE has set 15 as the minimum age for social media accounts, banning children under the age from creating or using personal profiles and enforcing strict age verification and parental control …
DAMAC launches The Lifestyle Collection, making apartment ownership in Dubai’s master communities even more accessible
Monthly plans starting from AED 1,999 for a curated selection of apartments across DAMAC Hills, DAMAC Hills 2, DAMAC Lagoons and DAMAC Riverside …
Satellite observations detect ‘urban pulse’ of six global cities
By Will Dunham WASHINGTON, June 18 (Reuters) – While a city is not a living organism, it behaves very much like one. Its metabolic processes may be manifested in growth spurts, metamorphosis over time …
e& plans world’s first commercial U6GHz network in UAE
Planned for commercial launch in the second half of 2026, the deployment marks a major step from technical validation to commercial readiness …
Nano-particle detection lab set to boost Dubai’s status in food safety
Dubai Municipality has launched a nanoparticle detection laboratory for food products using ICP-MS technology, operating under an advanced and …
Tax makes UAE economy transparent and sustainable, officials at the ICAI Dubai conference tells delegates
Indian Government’s new Personal Income Tax Act of 2025 makes income tax easy and simple for Indian nationals – including NRIs, who are exempted from personal income tax on their income outside India …
Abu Dhabi temporarily closes Jabal Sailkot restaurant over repeated violations
The administrative closure will remain in effect as long as the facility does not rectify the issues raised by the food authority …
Chef Sanjeev Kapoor recalls cooking for PM Modi during Abu Dhabi visit: ‘He asked me why I don’t eat my own food’
From fasting food to a vegetarian-only menu, chef Sanjeev Kapoor revealed the challenges of cooking for PM Narendra Modi during an Abu Dhabi visit.
UAE to ban children under 15 from accessing social media platforms
Social media platforms will be given up to 12 months to progressively implement the new standards, in coordination with relevant authorities …
UAE sets minimum social media use age at 15, first Arab country to do so
The UAE follows a host of other nations implementing similar laws regulating access to social media for children, including the UK, Australia and Malaysia.
UAE bans use of social media platforms for children under 15
The Cabinet, chaired by His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, has issued a decisi …
With pipelines & new ports, UAE to end dependence on Strait of Hormuz
With new pipelines, ports, and railways, the UAE has planned to cut the dependence on the Strait of Hormuz to zero.
UAE launches next-generation finance strategy to boost efficiency
The UAE has launched its latest finance strategy designed to enhance efficiency, cut waste and reinforce the country’s position as a global economic leader. The vision was described as one that …