The UAE has announced residence permit requirements for foreigners, listing the documents applicants need to submit and the application fee they must pay.
Yas Island fire under control; no injuries reported: Abu Dhabi Police
Abu Dhabi Police announced on Friday that their teams, in co-operation with Abu Dhabi Civil Defence Authority, successfully contained a fire that broke out in …
UAE faces massive heat and dust this weekend
The UAE is set for unsettled summer weather through the weekend, with the National Centre of Meteorology forecasting afternoon convective clouds and possible rainfall across eastern, southern and …
UAE summer: Simple tips to prevent heat exhaustion amid soaring temperatures
The UAE Ministry of Health and Prevention is urging residents to stay hydrated and take simple precautions to protect themselves from the summer heat …
UAE extends small business relief until end of 2029
Small businesses in the UAE with annual revenue of up to Dh3 million can continue to benefit from Small Business Relief for corporate tax purposes until the end of 2029.The Ministry of Finance said on …
No customer left behind: SIB’s Nabil Abou Alwan on inclusive, omnichannel banking
The head of Retail Banking at Sharjah Islamic Bank (SIB), on why accessible banking means far more than a good app, spanning branches, a 24/7 contact centre and the UAE’s first screen-reader-enabled b …
Video: Abu Dhabi Police warn motorists against stopping in the middle of the road
Abu Dhabi Police share crash footage warning drivers not to stop in active lanes, urging motorists to move to a safe spot and call 999 if the vehicle cannot be moved …
Abu Dhabi Police: Fire at under-construction building on Yas Island brought under control, no injuries reported
Abu Dhabi Police and Civil Defence contained a Yas Island construction site fire on August 7, 2026 with no injuries, urging the public to follow official updates and avoid rumours …
Long weekend confirmed: Which UAE public holidays are still left in 2026?
Prophet’s Birthday long weekend on Aug 28 and UAE National Day break Dec 2–3, plus an extended holiday to start 2027 as Jan 1 falls on a Friday …
UAE announces holiday for Prophet’s Birthday
UAE declares Friday, August 28, 2026, a public holiday for Prophet’s Birthday for federal government and private sector employees, with work resuming Monday, August 31 …
UAE to allow residents to take nine days off with just four days of annual leave
However, instead of three days off, employees across the UAE could actually take nine days off for the price of four. Typically, if you wanted nine days off then you’d eat into almost all of your …
‘This is what makes Dubai different’: Indian man praises mall staff for calling to check on daughter after fall
An Indian man praised a Dubai mall after staff cared for his daughter and called the next day to check on her. | Trending …
Dubai Mallathon debuts at Dubai International Airport DXB Terminal 3
Dubai Mallathon debuts at Dubai International Airport DXB, transforming Terminal 3 into an indoor walking track to boost wellbeing and unite employees, the oneDXB community and People of Determination …
How Dubai’s property sector thrived in early 2026: 320 residential property sales
Dubai’s real estate market demonstrated remarkable resilience in the first half of 2026, recording 320 residential sales over $10 million despite geopolitical challenges …
Dubai property rental contracts set for record year
The Dubai real estate market remains on course in 2026 to set a new all-time high for rental contracts recorded in one year. A market analysis from fäm Properties today shows that 38,197 rental …
Dubai’s ultra-prime property market hits new high in H1 as commercial investment surges, Engel & Völkers reports
US$10 million+ properties accounted for 9.7% of Dubai’s total residential sales value, highlighting the growing significance of ultra-prime real estate; Commercial sales reached …
Abu Dhabi fire crews tackle blaze at under-construction building on Yas Island
Police and Civil Defence respond to fire …